Factory Evidence
Sample Policy for Custom Resort Wear
Aloha & Co sampling has no sample MOQ before approved bulk. Standard sample fee is $50 per piece, pattern fee is $50 per design, and both are refundable when that approved style moves into bulk production.
This page gives buyers a clear sampling standard before requesting first samples.
Quick facts
- Sample MOQ: No sample MOQ before approved bulk
- Sample fee: $50/pc, refundable when that style moves to bulk
- Pattern fee: $50/design, refundable on approved bulk
- Lead time: 10-15 days after artwork and fabric direction are confirmed
- Review scope: Fit, fabric, print scale, trims, labels, construction, and packing
What this page should answer
Sampling exists to reduce bulk risk. It should confirm the garment, not just the artwork. A buyer should review fit, fabric hand, print scale, trims, labels, construction, packaging, and any correction list.
Sample and pattern fees are credited back when the approved style moves into bulk, which keeps sampling useful for serious production decisions rather than speculative one-off orders.
The fastest sample briefs include style IDs, artwork or references, fabric direction, size target, labels, packaging notes, and destination market.
Best fit
- Brands testing custom prints before bulk
- Buyers comparing fabric and fit options
- Family-set programs that need scale review
- Private-label orders with labels and packaging
Not the right fit
- One-off personal samples with no production path
- Samples requested before artwork or category is defined
- Skipping correction review before bulk approval
How to use this resource before production
- 01. Choose base style or custom development path.
- 02. Confirm artwork, fabric, print method, labels, packaging, sample fee, and pattern fee.
- 03. Approve sample production and review the finished garment on the agreed checkpoints.
- 04. Move the approved style into bulk and apply refundable sample or pattern fees to that style.
Terms buyers usually need before quoting
- MOQ: Most custom resort wear programs start at MOQ 50 pieces per style per color, with lower-risk assortment planning across shirts, dresses, swimwear, matching sets, and accessories.
- Sample: Sampling confirms fabric handfeel, print scale, fit, label placement, and packaging before bulk production, so buyer teams can approve the actual product path.
- Bulk: Bulk production is planned after sample approval, final artwork, size breakdown, care-label language, carton needs, and payment terms are confirmed.
- Shipping: FOB, CIF, and DDP shipping options are compared before production closes, with DDP used when buyers want a landed quote that includes customs and door delivery.
- Customization: Customization can include repeat prints, color matching, fabric substitution, private labels, hang tags, size labels, trims, packaging, and collection-level coordination.
What to send before sampling
Category, style IDs, target units, size range, destination market, delivery window, and preferred shipping term.
Artwork files, references, logo files, label needs, care-label language, packaging expectations, and retail channel.
Open decisions such as fabric, print method, fit references, trims, carton requirements, and whether FOB, CIF, or DDP is preferred.
Buyer questions answered directly
- Is there a sample MOQ?
- No. Sample MOQ is not required before approved bulk.
- Are sample fees refundable?
- Yes. The $50/pc sample fee and $50/design pattern fee are refundable when that approved style moves into bulk production.
- How long do samples take?
- Samples usually take 10-15 days after artwork and fabric direction are confirmed.