Our white label dresses minimum order is 50 pieces per style, and the same minimum applies to shirts, blouses, tunics and skirts. Sizes can be mixed freely within those 50, and a sample comes first so you can check fit, fabric and branding before committing to bulk.
This post walks through how an order for our white label women’s tops, shirts and dresses runs, what the minimum covers, and how to plan the sample stage so the bulk order goes smoothly.
What the minimum covers
The minimum is counted per style. A casual dress is one style; a shirt is another. Each needs at least 50 pieces.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the minimum per style or per order? | Per style |
| Can I mix sizes within a style? | Yes, any split across XS to 3XL |
| Can I split a style across colours? | Yes; the colour split per style is confirmed at quotation |
| Can I mix fabrics within a style? | Ask us; it depends on the fabrics and quantities |
| Does a style with a small change count as a new style? | Usually it stays the same style; we confirm at quotation |
So an order of 50 casual dresses, split across two colours and seven sizes, meets the minimum. An order of 30 dresses and 20 shirts does not, because each style is below 50.
Colour splits depend on fabric availability. If a style is split across many colours, each colour carries only a few pieces, which can affect both the price and what is possible. Send your intended split with the enquiry and we will tell you what works.
The sample stage
A sample is one piece of the style in your chosen fabric and colour, and where possible with your label. It answers questions a photo cannot:
- Does the dress sit at the waist where you expect?
- Is the length right on a person of your target height?
- How does the rayon or viscose drape once worn?
- Does the neck label feel comfortable on a soft blouse?
- Is the embroidery the right size and colour?
Sample terms are confirmed in your quotation. Small changes found at this stage, such as a shorter hem or a different sleeve length, can often be made to an existing style. Changes agreed on the sample are carried into bulk production.
If you are choosing between two fabrics for a dress, a sample in each is worth the extra step. The difference between a crisp cotton and a soft rayon on the same pattern is larger than most buyers expect.
From quotation to dispatch
Every order runs through the same steps:
- Enquiry. You send the styles, fabrics, colours, sizes, quantities, branding and packing.
- Quotation. We quote per style, by fabric, quantity and branding. The quotation also confirms sample terms, lead time, shipping method, payment terms and documents.
- Sample. You review it and confirm or request changes.
- Advance payment. This starts production.
- Production. Cutting, stitching and finishing.
- Quality check. Our quality check covers stitching and finish on each piece, then labelling, tagging and packing under your brand.
- Balance payment and dispatch. The balance is paid before the goods are dispatched.
Lead time is confirmed in the quotation, as it depends on the fabric, quantity, branding and how busy the production plan is when you confirm. If you have a launch or season in mind, mention it in your enquiry.
Planning a first order around the minimum
The minimum is low enough to start small but high enough that size planning matters. A few practical habits help:
- Start with one or two styles. Two styles at 50 pieces each gives you 100 pieces to learn from.
- Weight sizes to the middle. Put most pieces into M and L, fewer at XS and 3XL, unless you know your audience.
- Limit colours. One or two colours per style keeps enough depth in each size.
- Keep the sample. Use it for photos and as a reference when the bulk arrives.
Our post on what changes the price per piece explains how quantity and branding affect the quotation.
Reorders
Reorders follow the same process, and the minimum is again 50 pieces per style. Because the fabric, colour and branding are already confirmed, a reorder of an existing style usually needs no new sample. If you change the fabric or add a colour, we may suggest a fresh sample for that colour.
Keep a record of the style name, fabric, colour code and label details for each order. It makes reordering simple and keeps the range consistent from one season to the next.
Before you enquire
Have this ready: the styles, fabric and colour for each, your size split, the quantity per style, your logo and branding choices, the packing you need and the country of delivery. We take enquiries from buyers worldwide; shipping method, terms and documents are confirmed in the quotation.