Practical guides on MOQ, sampling, quality and timelines — written for buyers new to manufacturing in China.
MOQ
Why factories set minimums, how they are calculated, and four realistic ways to work around a minimum that looks too high.
SAMPLING
What happens from tech pack to sealed sample, how long each round takes, and what to check before you approve.
QUALITY
The inline and final inspections behind an AQL standard — what gets checked, when, and what you receive in writing.
QUOTATION
The lines buyers most often miss — Incoterms, sample costs, testing and payment terms, explained before you compare prices.
NEW BUYER GUIDE
The eight checks to run before your first deposit — MOQ structure, product-specific experience, samples, complete quotations, quality control and your first order size.
New guides are added as production questions come up — tell us what you would like explained next.
Minimums by product type, and how fabric choice moves your minimum.
Cotton, polyester, blends and knits — weight, handfeel and price bands.
What a factory needs to quote accurately, even without a designer.
Which tests matter for your market, and when third-party labs are worth it.
How an AQL inspection works and how to read the report you receive.
Price terms, what is included, and the lines buyers most often miss.
Express, air and sea compared — and who is responsible at each stage.
Common deposit structures for first orders and how to reduce exposure.
What to send when you have a design but no technical package.
Realistic first orders at 50 pcs per style — branding, budget, steps.
Where the weeks go, which stages slip, and the buffers that keep dates honest.
Guides cover the general case — your product may be different. Send a brief and get a project-specific answer within 24 hours.
