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Understanding MOQ on Wholesale Fabric Orders
Why MOQ differs per fabric style, the real MOQ distribution across 2,147 live listings, and how custom colour or print changes the minimum.
MOQ is an economic unit, not a negotiating pose
A dye lot, a machine setup and a cutting plan all have fixed cost. That is why MOQ exists and why it differs per style rather than per supplier.
Real MOQ distribution in our catalogue
- 5 Yard — 611 products
- 1 Yard — 324 products
- 2 Yard — 226 products
- 1 Meter — 201 products
- 50 Yard — 124 products
- 2 Meter — 78 products
- 10 Yard — 68 products
- 15 Yard — 66 products
Yard vs meter
One yard is 0.9144 metre. A $2.80/yard quote is not cheaper than a $2.90/meter quote once you normalise the unit. Always convert before ranking suppliers.
How custom work changes the minimum
- How custom colour / print changes the minimum
- Negotiating a trial roll without breaking the mill's economics
- Combining colourways to reach a dye-lot minimum
- Planning safety stock for a cut-and-sew program
- What to put in the PO to avoid quantity disputes
- Checklist before you accept a low-MOQ offer
Find the exact minimum for any style in the Key attributes table on its product page.
Real styles to start from
Six live listings from the catalogue, each with its own Key attributes table, FOB range and MOQ.
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Related questions from buyers
What is the lead time for made-to-order fabric?
Production is made-to-order for 1,286 of our 2,147 listings, with 381 marked as in-stock items, so the making time depends on the construction, dye lot and quantity. Confirm the current schedule with our sales team before you book your cutting date. Once ready, our published shipping details give a 1–3 day handling window and a 7–25 day international transit window.
Which countries do you ship to?
Our published shipping and return coverage lists 24 countries: US, GB, DE, FR, IT, ES, NL, BE, CA, AU, NZ, JP, KR, SG, MY, TH, VN, ID, PH, IN, AE, SA, ZA, BR. If your destination is not listed, ask us for a quote.
Do you accept OEM / ODM orders?
Yes — custom colour, print, embroidery and packaging can be discussed. OEM/ODM work normally carries a higher MOQ than in-stock items because the material is produced to order.