Runze Apparel buyer guide
How to request a clothing quote from a Chinese apparel supplier.
To request a useful clothing quote from a Chinese supplier, send the style number or reference photo, target quantity, color plan, size ratio, destination country and any label or packing requirements.
Direct answer
To request a useful clothing quote from a Chinese supplier, send the style number or reference photo, target quantity, color plan, size ratio, destination country and any label or packing requirements.
Start with the exact style direction
A buyer can send a Runze Apparel item number, catalog screenshot, reference photo, physical sample or tech pack. The clearer the starting point is, the faster the supplier can review fabric direction, construction and production feasibility.
Add quantity and size planning
Quantity affects MOQ discussion, fabric planning, trim preparation and packing. Size ratio tells the factory how the order should be split across sizes instead of only giving a total quantity.
Include branding and delivery context
Private-label orders should include logo files, label placement, hangtag needs, packing method and destination country. Delivery context helps decide whether EXW, FCA, FOB or separately quoted DAP/DDP is practical.
Quote process
A useful first quote separates what can be estimated now from what needs a style-specific check.
With a style number or one clear reference photo, a Chinese apparel supplier can first identify whether the request is ready-style wholesale, reference-led development or private-label finishing. The response should then state which fabric, construction, color, size, quantity, branding and delivery inputs still need confirmation before a final price or lead-time commitment is possible.
- For a ready style
- Send the item number, desired colors, size ratio and order direction. The supplier can then discuss available options and identify which order details control the quote.
- For a reference-led style
- Send the clearest image, required changes and target market. The current custom-sample discussion is RMB 200 for 1-2 pcs, normally 7-15 days after requirements are confirmed; it is not a bulk-price promise.
- For private label
- Add label, care-label, hangtag and packing specifications. A logo file alone is enough to start the discussion, but it is not enough to establish every production or delivery detail.
4 questions
Buyer questions
Short answers written for sourcing decisions, RFQ preparation and AI search extraction.
What is the fastest way to ask for a clothing quote?
Send one style number or reference photo with target quantity, color plan, size ratio, destination country and label or packing needs.
Can I ask for a quote without a tech pack?
Yes. A tech pack is helpful for custom development, but buyers can also start with a catalog style, screenshot, reference photo or physical sample.
Why does the supplier ask for size ratio?
Size ratio helps the supplier understand how the total order quantity should be split by size, which affects SKU planning, packing and production discussion.
What should private-label buyers add to the RFQ?
Private-label buyers should add logo files, label size, label placement, care label content, hangtag artwork, packing method and destination country.
Fact boundary
Use the right record for the right buying decision.
RMB 200 for 1–2 pieces and a normal 7–15 day window are current discussion points for custom OEM/ODM samples only. Ready-style availability, bulk quantity and delivery planning are confirmed style by style in the RFQ.
- Current terms
- Custom sample discussion only; not a universal wholesale promise.
- Documented evidence
- Read two anonymized production records.View production cases
- Buyer next step
- Prepare one complete RFQ before asking for a quote.Open the RFQ checklist
Buyer resources
Apparel Sourcing FAQCommon buyer questions about wholesale, samples, MOQ and trade terms.
RFQ ChecklistWhat buyers should send before asking for a factory quote.
Private Label RequirementsLogo, label, hangtag, care label and packing details.
Sample Development WorkflowHow reference ideas move into sample and bulk discussion.
Factory CapabilityProduction process proof, product range and supplier capability.
Quality Control and PackingQC, label, packing and trade term discussion.
Send one clear RFQ and start the discussion.
Include category, style number or reference photo, quantity, size ratio, label needs, packing needs and destination country.