Question 1

What is the minimum order quantity for custom ladies cardigans, and is it firm per style or color?

Accepted Answer

MOQs vary by factory and complexity but typically start between 50 and 100 units per style per color. The number is not always firm - your production team can negotiate on your behalf once you submit a brief detailing your styles, colorways, and materials. Some of our 1,500+ vetted factories offer lower minimums for initial runs so you can test a new drop before scaling.

Question 2

How much does a ladies cardigan sample cost, and how long does it take?

Accepted Answer

Sample cost depends on the complexity of your design - details like hooded construction, custom zipper pulls, or chain-stitch embroidery affect the price. Your production team will include the sample quote when they return your brief. Samples typically take 2-4 weeks to develop and ship, which is a separate timeline from full production. You review and approve the sample before anything goes to the manufacturing floor.

Question 3

What is the production lead time for ladies cardigans after sample approval?

Accepted Answer

Production lead time generally runs 4-8 weeks after sample approval. For example, a crew neck wool cardigan with woven labels and custom packaging might land around 5-6 weeks depending on order size and factory capacity. Your production team tracks every milestone - from fabric knitting through finishing - and keeps you updated throughout.

Question 4

Do you offer tiered pricing at different quantity levels for ladies cardigans?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pricing tiers exist at common break points like 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 units. Higher quantities lower the per-unit cost because factory setup and material costs are spread across more pieces. Submit a brief with your specs - materials like merino wool or fleece, decoration methods, and target quantities - and your team will return a detailed quote showing the price at each tier.

Question 5

What does private label and white label scope include - woven labels, hangtags, packaging?

Accepted Answer

Private label and white label services cover the full branding experience. That includes woven labels for neck and care placement, screen-printed care info, custom hangtags, custom zipper pulls, and custom packaging such as branded boxes, polybags, or mailers. You can bundle everything together or choose items a la carte. Your production team will spec each branding element in the tech pack so nothing is missed during manufacturing.

Question 6

Can you source materials from my brief, or do I need a tech pack with named fabrics?

Accepted Answer

Either approach works. If you have a tech pack specifying a particular fabric - say a 100% merino wool jersey at a specific gauge and weight - your team will source it. If you are starting from a brief that simply describes the hand feel, weight, and performance you want, your team will recommend materials from our factory network. We work with wool, fleece, tweed, and merino wool among other options, so there is flexibility to match your vision.

Question 7

Can you grade patterns from my custom measurements instead of stock templates?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you supply your own size specs or a graded measurement chart, your production team will build the pattern work from your data rather than defaulting to stock templates. This is especially useful for ladies cardigans with unique fits - sleeveless silhouettes, raglan shoulders, or cardigans with pockets that need precise pocket placement across sizes.

Question 8

Can I mix sizes and colors within one MOQ for a single ladies cardigan style?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can split your order across multiple sizes and colors within one MOQ for a given style. Your production team will confirm the size and color breakdown with the factory to make sure each combination meets any per-color minimums. This lets you stock a full size run or test multiple colorways in a single production run without placing separate orders.

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