Separate product MOQ from SKU MOQ
A supplier may quote a total order minimum while also requiring minimum quantities by color, length or packaging design. Ask for both figures before building your assortment.
- Total product MOQ
- Minimum per length
- Minimum per color
- Minimum for printed packaging
Use a launch assortment
For a first order, prioritize the combinations most likely to sell. A focused range provides better learning than spreading the same budget across too many low-volume SKUs.
- Core lengths
- Best-selling base colors
- One or two hero textures
- Reorder threshold
Plan samples separately
Sampling quantities rarely follow bulk MOQ. Confirm sample price, available stock specifications and whether a custom sample requires separate setup or color development.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Use this on your next inquiry
- Ask how the MOQ can be mixed.
- Keep the first assortment focused.
- Confirm packaging minimums early.