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What Are the Costs Associated With a Low MOQ Order?
Low MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity) orders sound simple: order fewer pieces, spend less money, test the market, then scale up. But the rea...
What Are the Payment Terms for Small MOQ Orders?
Small MOQ orders feel friendly on the surface. Fewer units, smaller budgets, quicker decisions. But here’s the uncomfortable truth many...
How to Manage Quality Control Without Delaying Shipments
Many apparel brands assume they must sacrifice speed to protect quality, or sacrifice quality to meet shipping deadlines. This belief i...
Why an Estimate Without a Sample Is a Risk for Your Brand
You have a new design in hand. You send sketches, a tech pack, or even just reference photos to several factories. One reply stands out...
What Are Standard Payment Terms for Clothing Manufacturers?
Payment terms are where trust meets reality in apparel manufacturing. Designs and prices may look perfect on paper, but payment terms d...
Tech Pack to Finished Garments: A Complete Production Timeline Guide (8–16 Weeks)
Most orders move through four phases: Development (Weeks 1–4), Pre-Production (Weeks 3–5), Bulk Manufacturing (Weeks 5–12), and Final I...
How Does a Prototype Sample Affect My Clothing Production Cost?
You finish your design. Then the factory asks for a prototype sample. It can feel like a delay and an extra bill. In reality, a prototy...
What Is T/T (Telegraphic Transfer)?
In international trade, T/T (Telegraphic Transfer) is the most widely used payment method—especially in apparel, footwear, furniture, a...
What Is a Letter of Credit (L/C)?
In international trade, payment risk is one of the biggest concerns for importers. When goods are produced overseas, shipped across bor...
What Is the Difference Between T/T and L/C for Importers?
When importing goods for the first time—especially apparel or consumer products—one of the earliest decisions you face is how to pay yo...