White label abayas give you finished, branded stock from our existing styles at a minimum of 50 pieces per style; private label builds an abaya to your own design, confirmed case by case; and print on demand prints single pieces only after a sale, which suits printed basics more than abayas. For most new modest-fashion brands, white label vs private label abayas is the real choice, and print on demand rarely fits.
The three routes compared
| White label | Private label | Print on demand | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design | Our existing styles | Your design or tech pack | A blank garment with a print added |
| Fabric | Nida, crepe, chiffon or linen blend, by style | Discussed for your design | Usually limited to printable blanks |
| Branding | Your label, tags, embroidery, packaging | Your label, tags, embroidery, packaging | Often limited to a print and a label |
| Stock | You hold stock | You hold stock | No stock until a sale |
| Starting quantity | 50 pieces per style | Discussed with the design | One piece |
| Sample | In our style, with your label | Built to your measurements | Varies by provider |
White label: our styles, your brand
With white label, you choose from our closed abayas, open abayas, kaftans, maxi dresses and prayer sets. You pick the fabric and colour from the options, and we add your woven or printed neck label, wash-care label, hang tag, discreet embroidery and packaging.
It suits buyers who:
- Want to launch or grow a range without pattern work
- Are happy with a classic, well-made cut, branded as their own
- Want to test colours and lengths before investing in a signature design
Because the style already exists, the sample shows exactly what bulk will look like, in your fabric and with your label.
Private label: your design
With private label, the abaya is built to your own design or tech pack. That might be a particular sleeve, a pleat detail, an unusual closure or a signature cut. We look at private label requests case by case, after seeing the design, and confirm at quotation whether we can take it on.
It suits buyers who:
- Already have a design that defines their brand
- Need to match an existing garment exactly
- Have sold enough white label stock to know what their buyers want next
Private label needs more preparation. Send a tech pack if you have one, or a sample garment with measurements and photos of the details.
Print on demand: why it rarely fits abayas
Print on demand means a blank garment is printed only when a customer orders it. It works for T-shirts, hoodies and tote bags, where the print is the product. Abayas are different: their value lies in fabric, drape, length and finish, which a print cannot add. Nida, crepe and chiffon are chosen for how they hang, and the range of printable blanks rarely covers them.
Print on demand also tends to rely on a fixed set of sizes. Abayas are often sold by length, and a buyer who cannot choose a length that suits her height is likely to return the piece.
There is also less control over labels, care information and packaging, which matter for a modest-fashion brand that wants every piece to feel considered.
Common questions
Can I start white label and move to private label later?
Yes. Many brands start with white label to learn which colours, lengths and fabrics sell, then bring us a design once they know their buyer well. Your labels, tags and size chart carry over.
Can I change details on a white label abaya?
Some, yes. Abayas can be made to a length-based chart, with lengths mixed within the minimum. Tell us what you would like to change, and we confirm at quotation what is possible within the style. Larger changes move the order towards private label.
Is the minimum the same for both?
For white label abayas it is 50 pieces per style, with sizes or lengths mixed and colours split. For private label, the minimum is discussed with the design, because it depends on fabric and construction.
Who owns what?
With white label, the style is ours and the branding is yours. With private label, the design you send stays yours. Your labels and artwork are used only on your orders.
Choosing your route
Ask yourself:
- Do I have a design I must match? If yes, private label.
- Is my brand built on fabric, colour and finish rather than an unusual cut? If yes, white label.
- Do I want to hold no stock at all? Print on demand, accepting the limits on fabric and finish.
Our page on how white label works explains the full process, and our post on abaya styles compared helps you choose between our styles. The range is on our white label abayas page. Tell us which route you are leaning towards, with photos or a tech pack if you have one, and we will confirm what fits and quote it.