A higher quantity may spread preparation costs across more garments, but there is no reliable universal discount between 60, 100 and 300 pieces. Yarn minimums, colour allocation, size mix, construction, trims and quotation terms can change the result. Ask for comparable quotations before choosing a quantity.
BUYER DECISION GUIDE
Separate the quotation into clear cost blocks
| Block | What to ask | How quantity can matter |
|---|---|---|
| Development | Material trials, programming or pattern work, sample stages and revisions. | Confirm what is charged separately, included in the unit price or credited by agreement. |
| Materials | Yarn specification and availability, colour route, labels, trims and packing. | Supplier minimums and unused material may affect small runs. |
| Making and finishing | Knitting, linking, finishing, inspection and any special processes. | The effect depends on construction and the agreed production route. |
| Delivery and other charges | Trade term, shipment basis, destination charges and quote validity. | A unit price alone may exclude costs needed to compare the final order. |
BUYER DECISION GUIDE
Compare 60, 100 and 300 pieces without guessing a discount
The quantities below are comparison scenarios, not accepted MOQs or current offers. Ask the supplier to confirm which scenarios are feasible for the same style.
| Scenario | Keep consistent | Ask the supplier to identify |
|---|---|---|
| 60 pieces | The agreed yarn, construction, fit and colour/size assumptions. | Whether this quantity is feasible, the unit price and separately charged development or material minimums. |
| 100 pieces | The same specification; show any change to the colour or size allocation. | What changes from the 60-piece scenario and why. |
| 300 pieces | The same specification and price basis, with the allocation stated. | Whether any efficiency saving is available and which minimums still apply. |
State the allocation, not just the total
One colour of 100 pieces and four colours of 25 pieces are both 100 garments, but they create different material and production requirements. This is an arithmetic example, not confirmation that either split is acceptable. Share the pieces per colour and size, then ask how that changes feasibility and cost.
BUYER DECISION GUIDE
Agree what a sample fee covers
Ask for a written scope for material confirmation and a garment sample. Check whether yarn options, swatches, programming, fitting adjustments and shipping are included. Confirm revision charges, any refund or production credit, grading, duties and customs clearance separately. Do not assume that one sample fee covers unlimited revisions or all later development.
Sample scope and price must be confirmed for the actual project. The swatch-development guide explains that stage; the wrap-cardigan case shows why material development can precede a full garment sample.
BUYER DECISION GUIDE
Send a brief that can be quoted
- Reference image or style code, product type and intended fit.
- Preferred yarn or handfeel, construction, colour and size allocation.
- Quantities to compare, required sample stage and revision scope.
- Labels, trims, packing, destination and requested delivery basis.
- Required dates and any specification that remains undecided.
Compare sweater quotations · Understand MOQ · Plan colours and sizes · Request a project-specific quotation
QUOTATION REQUEST
Use one brief for all three quantity options
Copy the outline below into your project enquiry. Leave undecided specifications marked as open, so the quotation can state its assumptions.
Product: reference image or style code; pieces included in a set, if applicable.
Specification: yarn direction, intended handfeel, fit, construction, trims and packing.
Quantity options: 60 / 100 / 300 pieces or sets; show the colour and size allocation for each option.
Development: swatch or full garment sample; state which work is already approved and which revisions remain open.
Delivery: destination, required date and requested trade term.
Please separate: development fees, material minimums, unit price, packaging and freight. Mark quantities that are not feasible and explain any changed assumptions.
A quotation comparison is useful only when the scope is visible. A lower unit price may still produce a higher total once separate development, material or delivery charges are added. No price or quantity is confirmed by this template.
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For a separate planning example, see the 100-set budget worksheet. Its illustrative allowances are not current quotations.
FAQ
Questions before development
Does meeting the 60-piece minimum guarantee acceptance?
No. Each order must total at least 60 pieces, and every style, colour and size combination needs at least 25 pieces. Yarn, construction and colour availability must also be practical. Some specifications require a higher quantity.
How do prices change between 60, 100 and 300 pieces?
There is no fixed percentage. Request quotations for the same specification and identify changes in development charges, material minimums, unit price and delivery costs.
Does 100 pieces across four colours have the same cost as one colour?
Not necessarily. Different colour allocations can change yarn sourcing, minimums and production preparation. State the pieces per colour and size in the quotation request.
Is the sample fee deducted from production?
Only if that is agreed in the quotation. Confirm the sample scope, revision charges, shipping and any refund or credit terms in writing.
Can stock yarn help with a small run?
It can avoid the requirements of a custom colour route when suitable yarn is available. Confirm the required colour, available quantity, handfeel and final specification before proceeding.