Guides

MOQ and sourcing guides for apparel and footwear

These guides are written for brands sourcing clothing and footwear in Europe, when MOQ is actually per colour, when wash steps change denim minimums, and when sneaker quotes hide sole and mould logic. Pick a category, read the MOQ ranges, then use the matching questions list so every factory answers the same dimensions.

MOQ guides

Typical minimums for apparel categories plus footwear and sneakers: what moves the number, and how to compare suppliers without talking past each other.

Questions to ask manufacturers

Same question set for every factory: MOQ splits, lead times, QC, compliance, and for shoes, lasts, soles, and pair minimums per colourway.

Questions to ask Activewear manufacturers
Questions to ask Bags & Accessories manufacturers
Questions to ask Denim manufacturers
Questions to ask Dolls & Accessories manufacturers
Questions to ask Dresses manufacturers
Questions to ask Footwear manufacturers
Questions to ask Hoodies & Sweatshirts manufacturers
Questions to ask Jackets & Coats manufacturers
Questions to ask Knitwear manufacturers
Questions to ask Leather Goods manufacturers
Questions to ask Loungewear manufacturers
Questions to ask Outerwear manufacturers
Questions to ask Pants & Trousers manufacturers
Questions to ask Shirts & Blouses manufacturers
Questions to ask Shorts & Skirts manufacturers
Questions to ask Sneakers manufacturers
Questions to ask Sportswear manufacturers
Questions to ask Streetwear manufacturers
Questions to ask Sweaters & Cardigans manufacturers
Questions to ask Swimwear manufacturers
Questions to ask T Shirts & Tops manufacturers
Questions to ask Workwear manufacturers