Streetwear MOQ Guide: What Changes Your Minimum Order
ClothReady's starting MOQ for streetwear is 50 pieces per style per color, same as our other categories — but heavyweight custom-dyed fleece, multi-position embroidery, and custom hardware can each push the practical minimum higher than that starting point.
MOQ Starts at 50, But Streetwear Has Its Own Cost Drivers
The 50-piece starting point applies across our range, but streetwear specifically leans on heavier fabrics and more finishing steps than a basic tee — garment dye, distressed washes, and heavyweight fleece (280–380gsm) all involve more material and process than a lightweight cotton tee, which can affect what a cost-effective minimum looks like for your specific style.
What Changes Your Streetwear MOQ
- Garment dye or wash finishing: a separate dye/wash step after construction typically needs a minimum batch to be cost-effective - Multi-position embroidery: chest, sleeve, and back placements each add setup, which factors into minimum order economics - Custom hardware: drawcords, zipper pulls, and woven patches sourced to your spec can carry their own supplier minimums - Heavyweight fleece in a custom color: custom-dyed 380gsm fleece has a higher minimum than an in-stock color
Planning a Drop-Sized First Order
Streetwear brands typically launch in drops, not full seasonal ranges. If you're planning a first drop: 1) lead with one hero style at the 50-piece minimum rather than spreading budget across several styles, 2) hold off on garment dye or multi-position embroidery for your very first run if you want to stay closer to the 50-piece starting point, 3) reorder your best seller in the same low-MOQ batches once you have real sell-through data.
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