Capability
- Which product categories do you specialize in?
- Can I see examples of garments similar to mine?
- What fabric weights and types do you work with?
- Which stages are done in-house, and which are subcontracted?
- Can you develop patterns, or do I need to supply them?
Good answer: specific categories, real photos, clear about what's in-house. At Wear Supply, fabric, cutting, sewing, decoration, finishing and packing are in-house.
Minimums and pricing
- What is your minimum order per style, per color?
- Can I split the minimum across sizes?
- What are the price breaks as quantity increases?
- What's included in the price — labels, packaging, decoration?
- What are your payment terms?
Our full explainer: clothing manufacturer MOQ explained.
Sampling
- How long does sampling take?
- What does a sample cost, and is it credited against bulk?
- How many revision rounds are included?
- Will the bulk order be made on the same line as my sample?
Production and timing
- What's your typical bulk lead time?
- How do you update me during production?
- What happens if production runs late?
- Can I see the order on a video call during production?
Quality
- How do you inspect garments — inline, final, or both?
- What measurement tolerance do you work to?
- How do you test shrinkage and color fastness?
- What happens if pieces fail QC?
Shipping and paperwork
- Which countries do you ship to, and by which methods?
- Who handles export documents and customs paperwork?
- Can you pack to my retailer's or warehouse's requirements?
How to compare the answers
Put each factory's answers into a simple sheet with one row per question. Look beyond price: a factory that answers fast, clearly and honestly — including telling you what they can't do — usually performs best in production.
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