Streetwear OEM MOQ & Pricing Guide
Our minimum order quantity is 50 pieces per colorway, per style — not 50 pieces total. Beyond that floor, what you pay per piece is set by four things: the fabric and blank you choose, the wash or dye treatment, the printing or embroidery method and coverage, and the total quantity you commit to across a style. This page walks through each of those, how our volume tiers work, and how to get an accurate quote for your first or next drop.
What Does "50 Pieces Per Colorway" Actually Mean?
Our MOQ is set at the colorway level, not the style level. That distinction changes how you plan a drop.
If you launch one hoodie style in three colorways, your minimum order for that style is 150 pieces — 50 in each colorway — not 50 pieces total. If you only need one colorway to start, 50 pieces is enough to run it. This is how most full-package OEM/ODM factories structure MOQ, because switching fabric, dye lots, or print setups between colorways carries its own labor and machine-changeover cost regardless of how few pieces you order.
The 50-piece floor applies to core programs — screen-printed and embroidered tees, garment-dyed fleece hoodies, and standard denim washes. If your design calls for a fabric we don't already stock, a specialty trim, or a wash treatment outside our standard range, minimums can move higher because the mill or wash house we work with sets its own order floor. We'll tell you upfront if that applies to your design, before you commit to anything.
What Actually Drives Cost Per Piece
We don't publish a flat price list, because two hoodies with the same blank can land at very different costs once wash and print are added. These are the variables that move the number.
Base garment weight and fiber
Fabric weight (GSM), fiber content, and knit or weave structure set your floor cost before anything is added. A heavyweight garment-dyed fleece costs more than a lightweight ringspun tee blank.
Acid wash, snow wash, distressing
Garment washing adds a processing step after cut-and-sew. More aggressive treatments — heavy distressing, multi-stage acid wash — take longer per batch and add cost accordingly.
Method, colors, and coverage
Screen printing scales well with quantity but adds setup cost per screen/color. Embroidery is priced mainly by stitch count. Digital print (DTG/DTF) suits low quantities and complex colorways.
Zippers, drawcords, labels
Custom hardware, woven labels, and specialty drawcords are sourced per style. Standard trims keep unit cost down; fully custom hardware usually means a separate tooling or minimum order from that supplier.
Polybags, hang tags, cartons
Branded polybags, custom hang tags, and retail-ready folding add a small per-unit cost but are usually worth it once you're selling direct to consumers or through wholesale accounts.
Quantity breaks by tier
Cost per piece drops as total quantity per style increases — not because quality changes, but because setup and changeover costs get spread across more units. See the tiers below.
Volume Tiers, From First Drop to Established Label
The same QC standard applies at every tier — what changes is order structure, support, and where your per-piece cost lands.
First production run
No tech pack yet? We help translate a sketch or reference into production-ready specs before quoting.
- 50pc MOQ per colorway
- Tech pack support included
- 7–15 day sampling
Repeat & seasonal orders
Multiple styles and repeat colorways bring per-piece cost down without changing your MOQ per individual colorway.
- Multi-style scheduling
- Dedicated QC checkpoints
- Wash/print repeatability
Volume production
Up to 120,000+ pieces monthly capacity, with volume pricing that scales without moving the QC bar.
- Volume pricing tiers
- Dedicated account contact
- Compliance docs on file
How to Get an Accurate Quote
Because cost depends on your specific fabric, wash, and print combination, an accurate number requires a short back-and-forth rather than a generic price sheet.
Share your design
A tech pack, reference image, or even a rough sketch is enough to start.
We confirm specs
Fabric, wash treatment, print/embroidery method, trims, and target quantity are locked in.
You get a quote
Per-piece pricing at your quantity, plus sampling cost and lead time.
Sample, then produce
A physical sample confirms fit and finish before the full sampling process moves to bulk production.
Quick Reference: What Moves Your Price
| Factor | Moves price up when… | Keeps price down when… |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | Heavier weight, specialty blend, non-stock fabric | Standard weight, fabric already stocked for the program |
| Wash/dye | Multi-stage or heavy distressing treatments | Single-stage standard wash |
| Print/embroidery | More colors/screens, high stitch counts, large coverage | Fewer colors, standard placements, lower stitch counts |
| Trims | Fully custom hardware, specialty labels | Standard zippers, drawcords, woven labels |
| Quantity | Quantity near the 50pc-per-colorway MOQ floor | Larger quantity per style/colorway |
Low MOQ vs High MOQ Clothing Production
Understanding MOQ differences helps new and established streetwear brands choose the right production approach.
| Low MOQ Production | High MOQ Production |
|---|---|
| Suitable for startups testing new designs | Suitable for established brands scaling inventory |
| Lower upfront investment and lower inventory risk | Lower unit cost through larger production runs |
| Flexible for small streetwear collections | Best for repeat bulk production orders |
MOQ & Pricing FAQ
Is the 50-piece MOQ per style or per colorway?
Per colorway. A single style in three colorways has a 150-piece minimum total — 50 in each colorway — not a 50-piece minimum for the whole style.
Can I mix sizes within my 50-piece minimum?
Yes. The 50-piece minimum is per colorway across your full size run, not per individual size.
Do you charge for samples separately from bulk production?
Sampling is quoted separately from bulk production, since it covers pattern development and a physical first run before your production order is placed. See the sampling process page for how that step works.
Does a lower MOQ mean lower quality control?
No. The same QC checkpoints apply whether you're ordering 50 pieces or 50,000 — quantity changes pricing and lead time, not the inspection standard.
How does order volume affect lead time as well as price?
Larger orders are scheduled across more production days, which can extend the calendar timeline even as the per-piece cost improves. See shipping & lead time for how that's planned around your order size.
What if my design uses a fabric or trim you don't already stock?
We'll flag it during quoting. Non-stock fabrics, specialty trims, or custom hardware can carry a separate minimum set by that supplier, on top of our standard 50-piece-per-colorway floor.
Related Reading
For a deeper walkthrough of setting your own target MOQ before you approach any factory, see our MOQ negotiation guide in the sourcing guide. Our production compliance documentation is maintained against ISO 9001 quality management requirements and amfori BSCI social compliance auditing, and copies are available on request for volume orders.
Ready to see a real number?
Send your tech pack or reference design and target quantity, and we'll come back with per-piece pricing, sampling cost, and lead time for your first or next run.