Main cost factors
Use this guide when comparing women’s clothing manufacturer, private label clothing manufacturer China, OEM clothing manufacturer China and low MOQ clothing manufacturer China options.
| Cost factor | Why it changes price |
|---|---|
| Fabric and trims | Fabric composition, weight, lining, buttons, zippers, elastic, lace, rib, packaging materials. |
| Pattern and sample | New pattern making, fit sample, revision sample and pre-production sample. |
| Production complexity | Dresses with lining, pleats, embroidery, washing or complex finishing cost more than basic tops. |
| MOQ and order size | Higher quantity usually lowers unit cost. Low MOQ trial is flexible but has higher setup cost per piece. |
| Private label details | Neck label, wash label, hang tag, barcode sticker, polybag, carton mark and brand packaging. |
| Quality control | Inline inspection, final inspection, measurement control, packing check and defect sorting. |
| Timeline pressure | Rush sampling or urgent bulk delivery may require priority production planning. |