Sourcing manager FAQ.
What B2B buyers ask us most often, with direct answers. If your question isn't here, submit the brief below — we reply within one business day.
What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?+
From 150 pcs per design on stocked canvas (our Promotional and Workshop lines). 200-300 pcs per design on bespoke fabrics, custom embroidery layouts or unique sizes. Smaller pilot orders considered case-by-case — write to us with the brief.
How long does bulk production take?+
Average lead time from approved sample to FOB Ningbo is 30-45 days. Promotional orders on stocked canvas: 25-30 days. Larger orders (5,000+ pcs): 45-60 days depending on capacity and fabric availability.
What payment terms do you offer?+
30% T/T deposit on signed PI, 70% balance against B/L copy or before shipment. L/C at sight accepted for orders over $30,000. PayPal and Wise are available for sample fees and small balances.
Can I order mixed styles or colors in one shipment?+
Yes. MOQ applies per design / cut, not per shipment. A 200 pc minimum on a chef apron design can split across 3-4 colors with no upcharge. Color-split production schedules add 2-3 days to lead time.
What logo / branding techniques are available?+
Embroidery (up to 6 thread colors, satin, fill or 3D-puff stitch), water-based screen print (up to 8 ink colors), heat-transfer DTF, debossed vegetable-tanned leather patches, woven cotton or polyester labels, and jacquard-woven labels for premium retail.
Can you match a specific Pantone color?+
Yes. We hold a 120-shade Pantone library on-site for cotton canvas and linen. Custom Pantone dye-matching is available from 200 metres of fabric (approximately 500-700 finished aprons depending on cut).
Do you keep stocked fabrics?+
20+ stocked canvas colors, 15+ waxed canvas finishes, 10+ linen colors, 4 raw denim weights. Stocked fabrics cut MOQ to 150 pcs and lead time to 25-30 days.
Can I send my own fabric (CMT)?+
Yes, CMT (cut-make-trim) on customer-supplied fabric is welcome. Labor + finishing rate $4-8 per piece depending on complexity. Minimum CMT order: 500 pcs.
How long does sampling take?+
Pattern proofs and embroidery sew-outs ship by international courier in 7-10 days. Physical pre-production sample on bespoke fabric ships in 14-21 days. Free of charge for confirmed inquiries; we ask buyers to cover courier ($35-60 to North America / Europe).
Do you charge for samples?+
No charge for the sample itself when the brief shows clear intent to place a bulk order. We provide stock fabric samples and embroidery sew-outs at any time, also free of charge.
Are bulk samples shown before production?+
Yes — no fabric is touched at bulk until you have signed off on a physical pre-production sample. Daily WIP photos of bulk production are sent through a shared folder.
Which Incoterms do you support?+
FOB Ningbo and FOB Shanghai by default. CIF and DDP (delivered duty paid) are available on request — we arrange forwarding, marine insurance, customs clearance and certificates of origin in-house. Door-to-door delivery is supported across US, UK, EU, AU and JP.
Do you offer drop-shipping for Shopify / Etsy sellers?+
Yes. For our Workshop & Utility and Promotional collections, we offer 5-business-day fulfillment from our US-bonded warehouse in California. Shopify and ShipStation integration available, branded inserts and gift packaging optional.
Can you produce certificates of origin?+
Yes — Form A (GSP), CO (general), FORM E (China-ASEAN), and FTA certificates as required. We also provide all required compliance documents for North American import (CPSIA, Prop 65) and European import (REACH).
Are you OEKO-TEX certified?+
Yes — standard production is OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. Every component tested free from substances harmful to human skin. Certificate number 23.HCN.69234. Available on request.
Are you BSCI audited?+
Yes — BSCI (Business Social Compliance Initiative) audited annually since 2014 with consistent A/B ratings. The most recent audit is available to qualified buyers under NDA.
Do you offer recycled or organic options?+
Yes. Recycled-cotton line is GRS (Global Recycled Standard) certified. GOTS-certified organic cotton is available on bespoke production with 1,000 pc MOQ.
Can I tour the factory?+
Yes. We host buyers and brand teams every week. Ningbo international airport is 90 minutes away by car. Schedule a visit at least 7 days in advance through the inquiry form — we arrange airport pickup, hotel, and a half-day tour covering the cut-and-sew floor, leather workshop, embroidery hall and QC bench.
Do you offer exclusivity for a region or category?+
Yes, for ongoing partners with substantial annual volumes. Exclusivity agreements are negotiated case-by-case and typically attach to specific designs, fabrics or pattern blocks rather than to a product category.
What languages does your sales team work in?+
English (primary), French, Spanish, Mandarin. Email replies within 1 business day, often same day for inquiries received before 14:00 GMT+8.
Still have a question?
Send the brief below. We reply within one business day with a quotation and proposed sample timeline.
Submit an inquirySend your spec sheet. We reply within one business day.
Quotation includes unit FOB price, sample fee, lead time, packaging, and Incoterms options. Include quantity, fabric weight, customization method and target landed cost for the fastest response.
- sales@linwaapron.com
- Phone / WeChat
- +86 133 8459 0853
- +86 133 8459 0853
- Factory hours
- Mon-Sat 09:00-18:00 GMT+8
- Lead time
- 25-45 days FOB Ningbo
- MOQ
- From 150 pcs / design
- Languages
- EN · FR · ES · ZH