How to Start a Swimwear Brand on a Low Budget
Budget is always the first consideration when creating your own brand. The amount of budget determines how you choose your partners. When searching for reliable service providers online, you only see websites with similar, even incomprehensible content - especially professional fabric terminology that confuses startup founders.
What we do is simplify things. One page explains everything with transparent execution.
Brand Customization Needs Breakdown
To create a brand, we first break down the customizable content. You can combine or choose key items to customize.
Base Samples
Hardware Accessories
Special Processes
Packaging Bags
Hang Tags
Woven Labels
Hygiene Liners
Secondary Processes
Custom Padding
Beach Towels
Fabric Customization
Shipping Fees
The above are common brand customization requirements broken down by our company. If you still have questions, you can message us directly via WhatsApp.
Base Sample Fees
Standard pricing for developing your initial swimwear samples
Bikini (Top + Bottom)
$100
One custom design
Modest Swimwear
$200
Includes headscarf + long sleeve + pants + skirt
What's Included
- • One sample piece
- • One free revision (size adjustment, color change, print pattern adjustment)
- • Shipping fees not included
Sample Rebate Policy
When your bulk order for that style reaches 300 pieces, 50% of the sample fee is refunded.
MOQ Policy
MOQ: 60 pieces per style per color, mixed across 1–4 sizes (for example S/15, M/15, L/15, XL/15). For startup brands, the first order can be as low as 20–30 pieces per style. The price for small-batch production is slightly higher than the standard MOQ price.
Example: For 2 samples in different colors/sizes, we charge base sample fee + 50% sample fee for the second piece. Exact pricing requires design review. Learn more or Ask AI Assistant.
Hardware Accessories Mold Pricing
Custom metal accessories and hardware for your swimwear
Free Accessories
10,000+ options available in our accessory library
Custom Mold Fee
$80
One-time fee for size customization or logo engraving
Unit Price
$0.30–2.00
MOQ confirmed per project
Special Process Fees
Additional decorative processes for your swimwear designs
Heat Transfer, Embroidery, Screen Printing
$50
Digital Printing & Direct-to-Garment
FREE
Requires high-resolution artwork
Packaging Bag Fees
Custom packaging solutions for your brand
Plastic Bags
$80
MOQ: 1,000–5,000 pieces
Unit: $0.10–0.50
Cotton/Linen/Same Fabric
$30
MOQ confirmed per project
Gift Packaging
$80
Many more options available. Learn more or Ask AI Assistant.
Hang Tag Customization & Fees
Brand tags for your swimwear products
Mold Fee
$50
MOQ
1,000–5,000 pieces
Special Cases
Up to $1 each for 3D+gold foil+multiple tags
Hang tags vary by size, material, thickness, and logo process. Any quantity can be produced.
Woven Label Customization & Fees
Brand labels sewn or heat-transferred onto your swimwear
Leather Labels
$50
Includes S1000, M1000, L1000
Woven Logo Labels
$60
MOQ: 500–1,000 pieces
Most swimwear brands use heat transfer labels on the inner side, including size, logo, composition, and care instructions.
Hygiene Liner Customization
Disposable hygiene protection liners for swimwear
Mold Fee
$50
MOQ
5,000 pieces
Unit Price
$0.05
Customization includes material selection, size/shape customization, and content printing. Most brands differentiate through content design.
Secondary Process Fees
Additional decorative processes like bead embroidery
Bead Embroidery
$80–200
Pricing depends on pattern size and complexity.
Padding Customization & Fees
Custom foam padding for specific bust support needs
Mold Fee per Size
$400
Production
MOQ confirmed per project
Suitable for: push-up padding for smaller busts, integrated padding for larger busts, and special-shaped padding (shell, etc.)
Padding Rebate Policy
To support startup brands and reduce initial costs, if you customize padding molds, we will fully rebate the padding mold fee when your cumulative order reaches 20,000 pieces.
Beach Towel Customization & Fees
Branded beach towels and bath towels
Solid Color
No pattern, basic color option
Woven Pattern
$800
MOQ: 200 pieces
Pattern beach towels use weaving technique (not printing), with custom patterns provided by the brand.
Fabric Customization Fees
Custom fabric development for unique swimwear materials
Sample Fabric Fee
$100
Includes 3–5 meters for sampling
Bulk Fabric MOQ
1000 kg
Approx. 8000 bikinis / 6000 one-pieces / 3000 modest swimwear
Startup Support
To support startup brands, 1,000 kg includes 3–5 colors, making it easier to launch a collection series using the same fabric.
We offer dozens of stock fabrics with continuously updated trending materials. Customizable options include weight, composition, UV protection rating, etc. Examples: Organic cotton + spandex (common for kids), PBT + neoprene (common for competitive swimwear). Learn more or Ask AI Assistant.
Shipping Fees
Logistics and delivery costs for your swimwear orders
Shipping fees will be quoted at the latest real-time rates before sending samples and bulk orders.
Multiple shipping options will be provided for you to choose from, including express, air freight, and sea freight.
Ready to Start?
Get in touch with our team to discuss your swimwear brand