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Sourcing guide2026-08-28· 6 min read
Knitwear MOQ: A Buyer's Guide to Minimums That Work
What MOQ really depends on — and five levers buyers use to lower it without breaking the factory's economics.
By Puyuan Fashions Editorial
What drives a factory's MOQ
MOQ is not arbitrary. It covers yarn purchase, machine setup, pattern and trims. Fine-gauge basics can repeat at lower quantities; jacquard or complex trims raise the floor. On this platform you will see MOQs from 100 to 1,000 pieces per style.
Five levers to lower MOQ
1) Limit colourways and size splits. 2) Share yarn with other styles. 3) Commit to repeat orders. 4) Simplify trims. 5) Order during the factory's quiet season. Each lever trades a little flexibility for a much lower floor.
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