Fabric direction
Source cotton, linen, wool, silk and acetate qualities or assess custom fabric development.
Startup and designer brand development
A clothing manufacturer for startups developing detailed womenswear.
PIPK works with startup clothing companies and independent designer brands that need product development, fabric sourcing and careful execution rather than a ready-made blank garment.
Your first order
Can we begin with a smaller production run?
PIPK's working terms as of 9 September 2026: our usual starting quantity is 120 pieces per style and colour, with sizes mixed within that quantity. A first order of 30-50 pieces may be possible when suitable fabrics and trims are available from stock, at a higher unit price. We confirm feasibility before you commit to production.
120 piecesPer style and colour, with mixed sizes. Smaller first orders are assessed individually.
From RMB 600Standard sample development, depending on the style. Evening dress development is RMB 2,000 per style.
7-14 daysTypical standard sampling after details and materials are confirmed. Complex styles and custom materials need a separate schedule.
Some ready-stock garments are also available with no minimum order quantity; available colours and sizes follow the current stock catalogue. These stock terms do not apply to custom production.
Sample development fees can be credited against the bulk order; the quotation confirms the deduction.
Eveningwear starts at 50 pieces per style and colour. See our evening dress development terms for the material conditions.
Who the route suits
Best suited to brands with a defined product direction.
PIPK can develop from sketches, reference images, a physical sample or a tech pack. The strongest projects explain the intended customer and quality level, then allow material and construction choices to be tested through a sample.
- Startup clothing companiesBuilding a first focused range with a realistic style-colour quantity.
- Independent designer brandsDeveloping distinctive proportions, materials or surface techniques.
- Premium-positioned labelsPrioritising clean construction, fabric quality and controlled finishing.
- Design protectionAn NDA can be signed before confidential development information is exchanged.
Product depth
Complex styles need material and workmanship decisions early.
Recent buyer briefs commonly combine tailored construction with acetate, linen, wool or silk, or require custom jacquard, printing, embroidery, foil, hotfix rhinestones, beading and handwork.
Pattern & fit
Develop the shape from the reference, then review balance, measurements and intended fit.
Surface technique
Plan jacquard, print, embroidery, foil, rhinestone, bead or handwork trials where required.
Bulk reference
Use the approved sample, fabric and workmanship details as the production standard.
Fabric and trim minimums
A small garment order still needs a workable material order.
Fabric mills and trim suppliers set their own minimums. We check these against your quantity by style and colour, not just the total number of garments in the collection.
Stock fabrics
We check the selected colour, available quantity and whether the same quality can be reordered. A sample swatch does not reserve bulk fabric.
Custom fabric or colour
Custom jacquard, special dyeing and printed fabrics may require more fabric than a 30-50 piece order consumes. We discuss stock alternatives or the additional material commitment before proceeding.
Embroidery and trims
Embroidery setup, custom metal hardware, branded labels and special packaging can add development charges or separate supplier minimums. These are reviewed alongside the garment quote.
Repeat orders
Tell us your likely reorder quantity and timing. Stock colours, dye lots and custom trims may change between orders, so we reconfirm availability rather than promise identical supply indefinitely.
Develop one style first
You do not need a finished pattern to begin.
Send your sketch or references, sample size, key measurements and intended fit. We develop the pattern and construction with you, including lining and support where needed, then use the physical sample to resolve the details.
Agree the development scope
Confirm the fabric direction, sample size, pattern development, final tech pack, digital patterns and grading requirements. File formats and the size range are agreed before work starts.
Review fit together
Send front, back and side fitting photos, measurements and one consolidated comment list. We distinguish fit corrections from a change to the original design. See the included revision scope.
Approve the sample
Confirm the sample version, fit, fabric, colour, internal construction and finishing in writing. Any temporary fabric or trim used in the prototype must be resolved before bulk approval.
Confirm the production order
Agree quantities by size and colour, material availability, labels, packing and delivery timing against the approved sample. Developing a prototype does not require you to approve bulk production immediately.
Our garment sample approval guide explains what to confirm between fitting and production.
Assess the first style
Start with one design and a realistic production quantity.
Send the reference, target market, sizes, materials and required delivery timing.
Send a development brief