MOQ \u2014 minimum order quantity \u2014 is the smallest order a manufacturer will accept. It\u2019s the single biggest reason most clothing brands never launch.
Why factories demand big minimums
How a 1-piece minimum is possible
Pre-developed styles change the math. When the fits, washes and patterns already exist \u2014 like YourJean\u2019s 26 stock styles \u2014 there\u2019s no per-style setup to amortize. Branding (your patch, tags, labels) is applied per order, so a single pair is economically sane.
- Pick a proven stock style. The development cost was already paid \u2014 that\u2019s why the minimum can be 1.
- Brand it as yours. Patch, interior tag, retail tag.
- Scale into volume tiers. When demand shows up, bigger orders unlock lower per-pair pricing \u2014 the best of both worlds.
Common questions
What does MOQ stand for?
Minimum Order Quantity \u2014 the smallest order a manufacturer will accept.
What\u2019s a typical MOQ for denim?
Commonly 100\u2013500+ units per style at traditional factories.
Is low-MOQ product lower quality?
Not when the styles are pre-developed \u2014 you\u2019re buying from the same production line as the volume orders.
What\u2019s YourJean\u2019s minimum?
One piece on the Express program, with your branding applied.
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