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Ordering and lead times
A wholesale order runs in a fixed order: brief, quote, sample, approval, production, inspection and shipping. Lead time depends on the style, the fabric and the season, so it is quoted per order.
What is the step-by-step process to place a first order?
Send a brief with styles or references, quantities and destination. You receive a written quote. A sample is made and approved. Production follows against the approved sample, with checks and an inspection before packing and shipping. Each step is confirmed in writing before the next begins.
What information is needed to give an accurate quote?
The styles or reference photos, the quantity per style and size run, fabric and colours, label and packaging needs, the destination country, the shipping term you want and the date you need the goods. The more complete the brief, the fewer assumptions the quote has to make.
How do I get a quote for several styles at once?
Send one brief that lists every style with its quantity, and say which styles may share a fabric. Shared fabrics can help reach fabric minimums. Ask for a price per style and, if useful, a combined option.
How do I send a tech pack or an inspiration board?
Send PDFs, spreadsheets or image files by email, WhatsApp or Telegram. A tech pack helps, but photos, links and a similar sample garment are enough to start. Include a measurement chart if you have one.
How early should I order before the season?
Work backward from the date goods must be in your shop: shipping time, production time, sampling and approval time and fabric purchasing time. Outerwear needs the longest runway. Share your in-store date and ask for the order deadline worked backward from it.
How do peak seasons affect lead times?
Lead times lengthen when many buyers order for the same selling window, typically ahead of autumn and winter and ahead of Ramadan and Eid. Fabric suppliers and production lines fill up, so a style that is quick off-peak can take longer in peak weeks. Order early to avoid the squeeze.
What is the difference between made to order and stock production?
Made to order means a style is produced after you approve a sample, in your quantity. Stock production means agreed styles are produced in advance and called off as you need them. Many buyers launch styles made to order and move proven styles into stock production.
General information, not legal or customs advice. Rules change and differ by country: confirm the details that apply to your shipment with your customs broker or importer.