How Size & Color Splits Affect Period Underwear MOQ
Learn how style, fabric, dyeing, size ratios and packaging affect minimum quantities.
Why size and colour splits affect MOQ
A single “MOQ” number can hide several different constraints. Fabric minimums, dye lots, print repeats, cutting efficiency, trim purchases and packaging quantities may each create a minimum. The size and colour mix determines how those minimums are used.
A simple example
A style quoted at 1,000 pieces is not the same commercial project as 1,000 pieces split across six colours and six sizes. The second order may require more fabric colours, more labels and a more complex cutting and packing plan.
What to send for a realistic quote
| Input | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Total first quantity | Shows whether material minimums can be met |
| Colour count | Affects dyeing, printing and trim purchases |
| Size ratio | Affects cutting and inventory balance |
| Repeat forecast | Helps plan a second production run |
| Packaging plan | Changes packing time and minimum material quantities |
How to negotiate without hiding risk
Start with a smaller colour and size matrix, then add variants after sell-through or buyer commitments. Ask the supplier to show which assumptions drive the minimum and whether a stock fabric or stock colour changes the route.
MOQ planning questions
Is the lowest total quantity always the best start?
No. A narrow colour and size mix may be more useful than a larger order spread across slow-moving variants.
Can a second colour be added later?
It may be possible, but it should be priced as a new material and production plan rather than assumed to extend the first order.
Should packaging be included in the MOQ calculation?
Yes. Printed boxes, pouches and labels can have their own minimum quantities.
Have a style in mind?
Send a sketch, tech pack or reference garment. We will reply with a development route.