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Fabric MOQ and Small Wholesale Trial Orders Explained

A minimum order quantity only makes sense when the unit and the scope are clear. It may apply to one reference, one colour or a different agreed grouping. A small wholesale trial is a way to evaluate a selection for your business, but it still needs a clear specification. Start by asking what the minimum covers, then write the intended order line by line.

Ochre leaf wax print — Ochre, ivory & black
Ochre leaf wax print · AF-W006. Catalogue example. Check the product page and confirm the details for your order.

Ask what the minimum is measured in

A minimum stated as “one” is incomplete without a unit. Ask whether it means a piece, a length, a component or a set, and whether it applies to each colour and reference. Keep this distinction when comparing options. Two items with the same numerical minimum can represent very different amounts of material and different garment applications.

Use the confirmed wax minimum correctly

For the wax range on this website, the minimum is one piece containing 6 yards. Its confirmed width is 115 cm and composition is 100% cotton. This figure supports planning a wax trial; it does not establish embroidery, trim or neckline minimums. Ask Rose about the actual reference whenever the category or the selected product changes.

Agree the proposed mix rather than assuming it

Send a table or a clear list with product code, colour, requested quantity and unit. If you want to combine colours or references, ask whether that mix can be supplied and what terms apply. Availability and order arrangements need confirmation. A basket or saved shortlist expresses your interest; it does not confirm acceptance or reserve products.

Decide what the trial should tell you

Choose a specific evaluation: colour response, garment compatibility, decorative placement or customer interest. Keep the trial focused enough to record the result for each reference. Agree sample arrangements and any order terms separately, and reconfirm details for a later purchase. A successful trial does not guarantee permanent availability, identical later supply or a fixed future price.

Your buying checklist

  • Write the minimum with its unit and scope.
  • For wax, plan from 1 piece = 6 yards.
  • Request confirmation for any mixed-reference assortment.
  • Define the business question the trial should answer.

Discuss your fabric requirements with Rose

Save references, note quantities and send your questions. Confirm specifications and availability for the exact items you need.

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