What sets the minimum order quantity
An MOQ is the smallest order a factory can run economically. In Bangladesh it is driven mostly by:
- Fabric: knitting and dyeing run in batches, so a colour needs enough fabric to fill a dye lot.
- Product type: basics on high-volume lines need larger runs than fashion styles on smaller lines.
- Trims and prints: custom labels, zips, buttons and print screens add their own minimums.
- Factory size: large exporters prefer large orders; smaller units accept less.
At Inara Sourcing, MOQs are flexible and agreed order by order, based on the style, fabric and quantity. We match your target quantity to a partner factory that fits it.
Tip: using stock or local fabric, fewer colours per style, and shared trims across styles all make smaller quantities workable.
How long production takes
Lead time runs from sample approval to the goods being ready to ship. Its biggest factor is where the fabric comes from:
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| Sampling | Proto, fit and pre-production samples and lab dips, until the PP sample is approved |
| Fabric | Yarn sourcing, knitting or weaving, dyeing and finishing |
| Production | Cutting, sewing, washing or printing, finishing and packing |
| Inspection | Inline checks and a final inspection before shipment |
| Shipping | Sea freight from Chattogram, or air from Dhaka |
For Inara Sourcing programmes, estimated bulk lead time is 80–90 days using local yarns or fabrics and 100–120 days using imported yarns or fabrics. Ocean transit to your market comes on top.
Planning backwards from your launch date
- Start from the date the goods must be in your warehouse.
- Subtract ocean transit and customs clearance for your route.
- Subtract the bulk lead time for your fabric type.
- Subtract sampling time — allow extra for new styles or new factories.
That date is when your brief needs to be with your sourcing partner. After quote approval, ask for a time-and-action calendar so each stage has a date and a person responsible.
Capacity
Our partner factories produce around 13.65m pieces a month in total: 4.4m circular knit, 3.45m sweaters, 2.5m sportswear, 2m woven, 1.2m denim and 100k outerwear.