01 · BUDGET FIRST
Plan the first run around a clear limit.
Decide what your budget needs to cover, then review the product scope, materials, development work and delivery assumptions together.
Discuss my budget →
Illustrative fashion-development photograph · Ron Lach / Pexels
Build your first knitwear collection.
A reference image, a design idea or a limited first-run budget. Start with what you have, then develop a sample and review a practical route to production.
Standard production starts at 60 pieces per order. For quantities below 60 pieces per order, this program can help assess design, yarn and sampling options.
See how quantity review works →Make the important choices visible early.
Small first runs can involve extra development and coordination. A clear scope helps everyone understand what is included before production is considered.
- Budget coverageSeparate development, production, trims, packaging and delivery assumptions.
- Concept feasibilityExplain what material, structure or placement changes mean for the design.
- Small-run costsIdentify additional work and whether it is quoted per order or per piece.
- Trim quantitiesReview available choices and any separate trim minimums before committing.
- Sample to bulkAgree the approved sample, specifications and inspection basis first.
You do not need every answer before the first conversation.
Start with your reference, sketch, garment or technical pack. We can help identify missing measurements, material choices and construction details, then agree what needs to be developed.
Review the style. Check the yarn, structure, trims and small-run feasibility.
Review the quantity. Quantities are assessed per style; different styles are not added together.
Define the scope. Separate development, samples, production, packaging and delivery.
You can begin with a budget or a design idea.
We’ll help turn the information you already have into the next useful decision.
02 · CONCEPT FIRST
Turn a reference into a production brief.
Share an image, sketch or sample. Review the knit structure, material and construction changes before confirming a sample direction.
Discuss my concept →Two separate project examples.
These examples describe different projects. Their quantities and progress are not a universal offer or a promised result.
A
A first run planned around a USD 2,000 budget.
The project began by discussing the budget and a 50-set target. Product, materials, trims, sample approval and delivery route were considered against the brief. The 50 sets were completed and delivered.
The project total does not establish a standard price per set. The exact cost coverage depends on the agreed project scope.
B
From a concept image to a 50-piece small run.
After reviewing the concept and development changes, the sample was completed and a 50-piece production run began in September 2026 under the terms of that project. The current minimum for custom production is 60 pieces per order.
The recorded project stage confirms production started. Final delivery or sales results have not been confirmed.
Label & packaging guidance for new brands.
We can help first-time brands understand common garment label, hangtag and packaging choices and prepare a practical plan for their first collection.
Labels & hangtags
Review the information and artwork a brand may need to prepare for main labels, care labels, size labels and hangtags.
Packaging choices
Discuss common options in the context of the product, brand stage and budget.
Preparation checklist
Organize the brand files, product details and decisions to confirm before a project proceeds.
This is planning guidance for new brands. Any additional project support is discussed and agreed individually.
Discuss my first collection →Review the quantity and cost scope before production.
The right route depends on the product, style count, yarn, trims and work required.
| Project quantity | Review route | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 60+ pieces per style | Standard production review | Confirm the approved product, specifications, colour allocation and production scope. |
| 30–59 pieces per order | Startup development review | Review design and sampling options. Custom production starts at 60 pieces per order, with at least 25 pieces per style, colour and size. |
| Below 30 pieces | Development discussion | Ask about sampling or development first. Custom production starts at 60 pieces per order, with at least 25 pieces per style, colour and size. |
A clear breakdown for the work involved.
Small orders can require extra labour and coordination. Any additional service fee is assessed for the actual project and explained with its scope and charging basis. Development, samples, materials, trims, packaging and delivery are listed according to what the quotation includes.
The same cost is counted once. If work is already included in a unit price, it is not charged again as a separate service fee. A later order at 60 pieces or more is quoted under the standard route; other development or delivery costs are confirmed separately.
Quantities are stated as pieces per style unless a project is explicitly described in sets. A set’s components and size/colour allocation must be listed before quotation.
Why preparation can cost more per piece in a small run
Illustration only: if one style needs 10 hours of preparation and coordination, that fixed work is shared across the order.
| Pieces of one style | Assumed preparation | Allocated per piece |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | 10 hours | 0.6 minutes |
| 500 | 10 hours | 1.2 minutes |
| 100 | 10 hours | 6 minutes |
| 50 | 10 hours | 12 minutes |
| 30 | 10 hours | 20 minutes |
This is a cost-allocation example, not actual billable hours, manufacturing time or a delivery promise. Scheduling also includes approval, materials, machine setup and inspection; it does not shrink in direct proportion to quantity.
A practical path from idea to first run.
- Share the briefProduct, references, target quantity and budget range if known.
- Review feasibilityIdentify product, yarn, trim and development questions.
- Agree the scopeConfirm quote coverage, sample work and any extra coordination.
- Develop the sampleReview fit, measurements, hand feel and construction against the agreed brief.
- Confirm productionApprove specifications, responsibilities, quantity and schedule before an order.
Questions before you begin.
Does the program guarantee production at 30 pieces?
Custom production starts at 60 pieces per order, with at least 25 pieces per style, colour and size. For a smaller quantity, you can ask about development or sampling for your product, yarn and trims.
Is the standard minimum 60 pieces per colour?
The standard minimum is 60 pieces per order, with at least 25 pieces per style, colour and size. Colour and size allocation are reviewed for the project.
Does USD 2,000 mean every 50-set order costs the same?
No. That figure describes one completed project’s starting budget discussion, not a standard price. Cost coverage and quotation depend on the product and agreed scope.
Are small-run service fees fixed?
No universal amount is promised. Any additional labour or coordination is assessed and explained for the actual project. A cost already included in another price line is not charged twice.
Can I start without a technical pack?
Yes. You can begin with a reference image, sketch, existing garment or early concept. The development route and any additional work are reviewed with you.
Does the 50-piece example confirm final delivery?
The available record confirms the sample was completed and production started. Final delivery and sales results have not been confirmed.
Read the original startup buyer guide → Review standard MOQ guidance →
Tell us what you have so far.
Share your project stage, product, quantity and the questions you want to resolve. This local preview does not send or store inquiries.