Standard MOQ is typically 150 pcs per style / colour. Selected library trial programmes may start from 100 pcs per colour, subject to fabric availability. Orders below 100 pcs / style / colour carry a combined 15% surcharge for extra fabric scattered-cut costs and additional generation fees. Custom fabric typically ~500 m / colour.

How much is a sample and how long does it take?

Library samples start from US$45 per garment piece (sets charged by piece count). Custom patterns, prints, trims and fabric development are quoted separately. Typical lead 7–9 working days after confirmation. Eligible library sample fees may be credited against a confirmed bulk order, subject to the quoted sample terms. Courier charges are excluded and never credited.

When does the bulk clock start?

Typical bulk lead time is 25–30 days after PPS (pre-production sample) approval. Deposit is taken after PPS sign-off.

What are your payment terms?

30% deposit after PPS sign-off and 70% after passed final AQL. FOB Shenzhen or DDP on request.

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Fabrics & Compliance · 5 min read · 2026-09-07

Squat-Proof Leggings Fabric Testing

Opacity is a finished-garment claim. Agree lighting, colour and wash cycles before you print “squat-proof” on hangtags.

What “squat-proof” should mean on a PO

Define the test: squat depth, lighting (daylight / store LED), camera vs eye, and whether approval is pre- or post-wash. Vague marketing language creates QC disputes.

Fabric levers

PowerForm™-class nylon/spandex bases in the ~215 gsm band are common starting points. Below ~240 gsm on lighter colours, treat opacity as a development priority.

Approval checklist

Agree colour standards and ΔE
Approve hero + lightest colour
Document lighting and pose
Re-check after wash protocol

Next steps

Open the manufacture hub for OEM / private-label programmes.
Browse related products in the library.
Review the matching fabric path.
Download buyer checklists (deal sheet / capacity / cert pack).
Submit a development brief — Export desk replies within 12 h.

Related styles

FAQ

Is gsm enough to guarantee squat-proof?

No. Colour, stretch, seam placement and lighting all affect perceived opacity.

When should opacity be approved?

On finished garments under agreed lighting — ideally after wash — not only on fabric swatches.

Do light colours need different bases?

Often yes — light colours usually need higher coverage or lined constructions.