Swimwear Manufacturing Prices and Fees
Every price reference in one place, and how fees work when we coordinate your supply chain.
Prices depend on the style, materials, quantity and scope. This page gives the reference points we publish, explains how agency fees work, and shows where to confirm the exact number before you commit.
- Sample fee
- $80–150 per stylePattern making, one sample and one free revision.
- Minimum order
- 60 pieces per style per colorMixed across 1–4 sizes. First orders from 20–30 pieces per style.
- Bulk production
- 15–25 days after sample confirmationPriority production can be arranged for urgent orders.
- Payment
- 50% deposit, 50% before deliverySample and mold fees are paid 100% upfront.
Three kinds of cost
Physical services
Sampling, production, add-ons and shipping. Priced per project from the reference points below.
Agency services
Coordination across your suppliers. Charged by project and agreed in a written proposal before work starts, separately from tech pack membership.
Tech pack membership
Free, Standard and Plus plans for editable tech packs, AI use and professional review. Monthly or annual.
Minimum orders
Custom production
60 pieces per style per color
Mixed across 1–4 sizes, for example S/15, M/15, L/15 and XL/15.
First order for a startup brand
As low as 20–30 pieces per style
The price for small-batch production is slightly higher than the standard MOQ price.
Children's swimwear
100 pieces per style per color
Mixed sizes available.
Existing stock sourcing
From one piece per requested item
Subject to confirmed stock. Original products, no customization. Shipping is separate.
Custom production starts from an approved sample. Existing stock is sold as it is.
Sampling
Sample fee
$80–150 per style
Includes pattern making, one sample and one free revision. A full modest set (headscarf, long sleeve, pants and skirt) is about $200.
Sample time
7–15 days
Plus shipping. Counted after the agreed starting conditions are met.
More colors
50% of sample fee
The first color is charged at the standard sample fee. Each additional color is 50% of the sample fee.
Sample fee refund
50% Refundable
When your bulk order for that style reaches 300 pieces, 50% of the sample fee is refunded.
Member discount
5% – 10% Off
Standard members receive 5% off the sample-making fee and Plus members 10%, confirmed with the sample quotation.
Payment
100% Upfront
Sample and mold fees are paid 100% upfront.
Production
Bulk production time
15–25 days
After sample confirmation.
Urgent orders
Priority production
Can be arranged. A small rush fee may apply.
Payment
50% Deposit
Remaining 50% before delivery. Confirm the actual terms and payee on your project invoice.
Hand-beaded
$80–200 per pattern
Depending on size and complexity, with production time of about 15–20 days.
Special construction
Custom Quote
Reversible or color-changing swimwear needs more complex construction, with more production time and cost.
Add-ons and materials
Custom hardware
$50–150 Mold fee
Bulk unit price about $0.30–2.00. Over 10,000 stock accessories need no mold fee.
Woven labels
$30–80 Mold fee
Woven logo labels $60, MOQ 500–1,000 pieces.
Hangtags
$50 Mold fee
MOQ 1,000–5,000 pieces. Up to $1 each for 3D, gold foil or multiple tags.
Packaging bags
$80 Plate fee
Plastic bags: MOQ 1,000–5,000 pieces, about $0.10–0.50 each. Cotton/linen bags: $30, no MOQ.
Special processes
$50 Fee
Heat transfer, embroidery and screen printing. Digital printing: no extra fee.
Hygiene liners
$50 Mold fee
MOQ 5,000 pieces, about $0.05 each.
Custom padding
$400 per size
No minimum quantity. Fully rebated when cumulative orders reach 20,000 units.
Beach towels
$800 Mold fee
Woven pattern, MOQ 200 pieces.
Custom fabric
$100 Sample fabric
Bulk MOQ 1,000 kg (about 3,000–8,000 items), with 3–5 colors.
Physical-service prices, quantities, and timelines are project references. Confirm the selected materials, scope, and current quotation before committing. Details for each item are in the Budgeting Guide.
Shipping
International express
4–7 days
DHL/FedEx. Fast and reliable for samples and small orders.
Air freight
7–12 days
Balanced speed and cost for medium-sized bulk orders.
Sea freight
25–40 days
The most economical option for large bulk orders.
Cost reference
$3–18 / kg
Express: $15–18/kg. Air: $7–9/kg. Sea: $3–4/kg. Quoted after packing.
Duties and taxes
Buyer's responsibility
Usually borne by the buyer. For Delivered Duty Paid (DDP), tell us in advance.
Agency fees
Agency fees are charged by project and negotiated according to the agreed work, separately from tech pack membership. The fee basis, payment milestones, third-party costs and change arrangements are confirmed in the written proposal before work starts.
What shapes the fee
- The scope of work and the number of styles and suppliers involved.
- The coverage, resources and communication cadence agreed around your workload.
- Services priced separately where applicable: site visits, independent inspections, laboratory testing, storage, freight and duties.
Ways to start
Tech pack membership
Free
$0
- 1 Tech pack / month
- 10 AI uses / month
- Standard queue review
Standard
$39 / month
- 4 Tech packs / month
- 200 AI uses / month
- Review within 72 hours
Plus
$79 / month
- 10 Tech packs / month
- 500 AI uses / month
- Review within 24 hours
Annual plans equal $37.05 a month for Standard and $71.10 a month for Plus. Review windows count elapsed hours, including weekends. See the Membership page for allowances and terms.
Common questions
How much does a sample cost?
$80–150 per style, depending on complexity. This includes pattern making, one sample and one free revision. A full modest set (headscarf, long sleeve, pants and skirt) is about $200. Shipping is charged separately.
What is the minimum order quantity?
For custom production, the standard MOQ is 60 pieces per style per color, mixed across 1–4 sizes, for example S/15, M/15, L/15 and XL/15. Children's swimwear is 100 pieces per style per color. Existing stock can be requested from one piece per item.
Can I order fewer than 60 pieces?
For a first order, the minimum can be as low as 20–30 pieces per style. The price for small-batch production is slightly higher than the standard MOQ price. Existing stock can be requested from one piece per item, subject to confirmed stock.
How long do samples and bulk production take?
The standard sampling reference is 7–15 days after the agreed starting conditions are met, plus shipping. After sample confirmation, bulk production typically takes 15–25 days.
What payment terms do you use?
Sample and mold fees are paid 100% upfront. Bulk orders are paid as a 50% deposit, with the remaining 50% before delivery. Confirm the actual terms and payee on your project invoice.
How are agency fees charged?
Agency services are charged by project and negotiated according to the agreed work, separately from tech pack membership. The fee basis, payment milestones, third-party costs and change arrangements are confirmed in the written proposal before work starts.
Are the prices on this page final quotes?
No. Physical-service prices, quantities, and timelines are project references. Confirm the selected materials, scope, and current quotation before committing.
Do you guarantee the lowest price?
No. We help compare options, follow agreed quality requirements, and address issues with evidence. Final outcomes depend on the product, supplier execution, approvals, and service scope. Price, inspection standards, remedies, and responsibilities belong in the agreement.
Need a number for your project?
Share your styles, quantities, destination and timing. We confirm scope, price and timing before any work begins.