The kidswear price per piece depends first on the style and fabric, then on the trims, fastenings and branding you add, and then on quantity and packing. We quote per style, by fabric, quantity and branding, so two kidswear orders of the same size can be priced quite differently.
Knowing what moves the price lets you decide where to spend and where to save. Here is each factor in turn.
Style: how much work goes into each piece
A garment’s construction sets its base cost. Some kidswear styles are simple; others have many parts.
| Style | What adds to the work |
|---|---|
| T-shirt and shorts set | Two pieces, neck finishing, elastic waist |
| Romper | Snaps or press studs, leg openings, shaped seams |
| Frock | Gathers or frills, lining if used, back opening |
| Shirt set | Collar, placket, buttons, plus the bottom |
| Kids’ nightwear | Two pieces, waistband, cuffs or trims |
A set is two garments, so it carries the work of both, plus the time to match and pack them together as one unit. A frock with a full gathered skirt uses more fabric and more sewing than a straight jersey dress.
Fabric choice
We use cotton jersey and cotton woven fabrics. The fabric type, its weight and whether it is solid or printed all change the price.
- Solid colours from our fabric options are the simplest choice.
- Printed fabric costs more than a solid, and the print design affects it further.
- A specific colour you need matched may cost more than a standard option.
For a side-by-side view of the two fabric families, see our post on cotton jersey or cotton woven for kidswear.
Fastenings, trims and age sizes
Children’s clothes often carry small parts, and each one adds a little per piece:
- Snaps or press studs on rompers.
- Buttons on shirt sets and some frocks.
- Elastic at waists, cuffs or necklines.
- Frills, lace, piping or contrast bands.
- Pockets and appliqué details.
Every trim is a choice. A simpler fastening, such as an elastic waist instead of a button and fly on shorts, often suits young children better and keeps the cost lower. We confirm fastenings and trims on the sample.
Age sizes
Larger age sizes use more fabric than smaller ones. For most styles this is built into the quotation per style, but a size split heavily weighted to older ages can affect the overall figure. Rompers for babies use the least fabric but have more fastening work.
The minimum is 100 pieces per style, and age sizes can be mixed within it.
Branding, quantity and colours
How you put your brand on the garment matters:
- Printed inside-neck label: soft and suited to children’s clothing, and a common choice.
- Soft printed care label: carries care and size information.
- Neck label and hang tag: a hang tag adds material and attaching work.
- Screen print: priced by the size of the print and the number of colours.
- Embroidery: priced by the size and stitch density of the design.
A one-colour print or a small embroidered logo keeps branding cost modest. A large multi-colour print on the front and back costs more.
Quantity and colour split
Larger quantities spread setup work, such as print screens and pattern setup, across more pieces. This is why a second order of a proven style often quotes differently from the first. Splitting one style into many colours means more fabric and thread changes. The colour split is confirmed at quotation.
Packing, destination and keeping to budget
Packing ranges from simple bulk packing to individual bags with hang tags, folded sets with a card insert, or gift boxes. Gift-ready packing adds material and handling to each piece. It can still be worth it for online sellers, because a set that arrives neatly folded with your card is ready to give, and parents often buy kidswear as gifts.
The destination country matters too. Labelling and safety requirements for children’s clothing depend on the destination country and are confirmed at quotation. If your market needs particular labels or testing, that is reflected in the quotation. We take enquiries from buyers worldwide. Shipping method, terms and documents are confirmed in the quotation.
Keeping your quote on budget
Some practical ways to bring a quote closer to your target:
- Start with jersey styles such as T-shirt sets and rompers, which have fewer parts.
- Use solid colours and add your own screen print, rather than printed fabric plus a print.
- Choose elastic waists over buttons where it suits the age.
- Keep branding to a printed neck label, a care label and one print or small embroidery.
- Keep colours per style low on a first order.
What to send us
Send the styles, fabric, solid or print, fastenings and trims, quantity per age size, branding method, packing and destination country. Our white label kids clothing page lists the styles and branding options. We reply with a quotation per style, then make a sample for you to check before production.