■ Manufacturing since 2020 · Sialkot, Pakistan
Guides for fightwear brands · Sialkot, Pakistan
What minimum order quantities really mean in apparel manufacturing, why they exist, and how to plan your first order around them.
Short answer: MOQ (minimum order quantity) is the smallest number of pieces a manufacturer will produce for one order line. It exists because setup work such as patterns, print preparation, fabric purchasing and machine setup is the same whether you order 10 or 1,000. At Rumbling Fit the MOQ is 10 pieces per design, and sizes can be mixed within a design.
Every production run has fixed costs:
Spread across 10 pieces, those costs are significant; across 500 they almost disappear. The MOQ is the point where the manufacturer can cover its setup at a price buyers will accept.
MOQs are written in different ways, and the difference matters:
| MOQ type | Meaning | Example: "MOQ 50" |
|---|---|---|
| Per order | Total pieces in the whole order | 50 pieces across everything |
| Per style | Each product style | 50 rash guards in any colors |
| Per design / colorway | Each style in each color | 50 blue rash guards, 50 black rash guards |
| Per size | Each size of each color | 50 M blue, 50 L blue… |
Always ask which one a manufacturer means. Rumbling Fit's MOQ is 10 pieces per design: one style in one colorway, with sizes mixed as you need.
Some materials carry their own minimums. Custom-dyed fabric, jacquard waistband elastic with your logo, or custom zipper pulls often have minimums from the supplier. A manufacturer should tell you about these in the quote. Using standard fabrics and trims keeps the garment MOQ low.
Unit price falls as quantity rises, steeply at first and then more slowly. A typical pattern:
| Pieces per design | Relative unit cost |
|---|---|
| 10 | Highest |
| 50 | Noticeably lower |
| 100 | Lower again |
| 300+ | Close to the floor |
Ask for quotes at several breaks so you can choose where risk and cost balance.
Sometimes, but low MOQs usually mean higher unit prices. Rather than pushing a factory below its minimum, look for one whose minimum fits your plan. Read small-batch vs bulk production for a deeper comparison.
Send your design, logo or reference. We reply within one working day.
10 pieces per design (one style in one colorway). Sizes can be mixed.
Not with us. You can split the 10 pieces across sizes however you need.
No. Samples are made individually, one piece per size requested.
Share a sketch, tech pack, reference photo or just your logo. We reply within one working day with options, a sample plan and pricing for your quantities. Minimum order: 10 pieces per design.
