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Custom Bag Manufacturer FAQ: 48 Bag Manufacturing Questions Answered

The 48 questions buyers actually send us before a first order, grouped into seven blocks: order minimums, sample cost and lead time, tech packs and design, fabrics, logo methods, inspection and payment terms. Custom samples take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. Bulk production and repeat-order schedules are confirmed in your quotation, based on the construction, materials, quantity and production availability.
48 answers·7 question blocks·MOQ from 300 pcs·Sample 5–7 days·Reply within 24 h
Custom Bag Manufacturing FAQ-venlinker

48

Questions answered

300 pcs

MOQ with colour quantities agreed in your quote

5–7 days

Custom sample

By quote

Schedule confirmed for your order

30 / 70

Payment terms

100%

Pre-shipment inspection
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Custom Bag MOQ and Order Questions

300 pieces. That floor comes from cutting economics: a marker lay is spread 40–60 plies deep and fabric arrives on 50–100 m rolls, so a run under 300 pcs wastes more fabric than it sews. The full arithmetic is in the custom bag MOQ guide.
Per style and per colourway. A single gym duffel in black, sand and olive is three dye lots, so the order is 900 pcs, not 300. Buyers who want visual range at 300 pcs usually keep one body colour and vary the printed panel or the webbing instead.
No, because each style needs its own pattern set, marker and sewing set-up. What does work is a 3-piece set counted as one style: a duffel, a shoe bag and a pouch built on the same fabric, ordered at 300 sets. See private label gym bag sets.
Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts. sample cost and lead time.
Fabric choice, consumption, lining and finishing affect the unit price. Compare quotations against the same approved specification. cost factors.
As many as you can commit 300 pcs to. Most first orders run 1–2 colourways at 300–600 pcs; ranges of 3–8 SKUs from activewear brands usually run 3 colourways. Each colourway needs its own Pantone lab dip approved before bulk cutting starts.
Custom samples take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. Bulk production and repeat-order schedules are confirmed in your quotation, based on the construction, materials, quantity and production availability. Patterns, markers, screens, embroidery tapes and the golden sample are already on file, so only fabric buying and the sewing slot drive the date. See the OEM / ODM workflow. OEM / ODM workflow.
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Bag Sample Cost and Lead Time Questions

Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts. free sample page.
Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts. running belt. dry bag.
Speciality materials may need additional sourcing time; availability is confirmed before sampling.
Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts. sample guide.
1 free round of adjustments: dimensions to ±1 cm, pocket position, webbing length, a hardware swap or logo placement to ±3 mm. A revision normally turns around in 3–5 working days. A 2nd round, or a structural change that needs a new pattern, is quoted as a new sample. Approved bags are sealed as the golden sample.
Yes. A range of 3–8 SKUs is prototyped in parallel rather than one after another, so the whole set lands in the same 5–7 day window instead of 5–7 weeks. This is how most private label programs start. Each SKU carries its own sample fee.
Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts. ask for both.

Custom Bag Quote Within 24 Hours

Send bag type, a quantity from 300 pcs and any reference photo or tech pack. A FOB price range, the MOQ for that exact spec and a lead time come back within one working day.
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Custom Bag Design and Tech Pack Questions

No. About half of first orders arrive as reference photos and a written brief. Our 10+ in-house designers turn that into a dimensioned spec you approve before any fabric is cut, usually within 2–3 working days. What a complete pack looks like is in the bag tech pack guide.
Ten elements: a 3-view flat sketch, dimensions L × W × H in cm, a bill of materials, fabric with denier and GSM, a Pantone colourway, a hardware schedule, logo placement in cm, stitching at 8–10 stitches per inch, a packing spec and labelling. Each one is explained in the tech pack guide.
Yes. Send 3–6 reference images, a target capacity in litres and a price tier. We produce 100+ new models a month, so the design team usually answers with a structure proposal and a fabric shortlist within 2–3 days at no charge. See custom design and structure.
Yes, and it is the fastest route. Our library covers custom bag styles across 8 categories; changing dimensions, pocket count, webbing or colour keeps the sample at 5–7 days instead of 7–10. Browse the product hub or read the OEM, ODM and private label guide.
You do, for anything built to your brief. Patterns, graded sizes, embroidery tapes, screens and any custom hardware mould are stored under your project code and are not offered to other buyers. Mould tooling is quoted separately and adds 10–15 days: see trims and hardware.
Yes, on request and before sampling starts. Send your own document or ask for ours; turnaround is usually 1 working day. Project files sit under a project code held by one named contact, described on project communication. You can also ask for it by email.
Yes. Capacity, panel height, base width, strap drop and pocket depth are all adjustable; a change of 2–5 cm on a main panel needs a new pattern but no new tooling. Anything that changes the base construction resets the sample clock to 7–10 days. See sample development.
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Bag Materials and Fabric Questions

Polyester 300D–1680D, nylon 210D–840D, ripstop, neoprene 2–4 mm, RPET recycled polyester, TPU and PVC for welded builds, polyester mesh, canvas 10–16 oz and PU. We work with 200+ verified fabric suppliers; the full comparison sits in the bag material guide.
600D polyester for a price-led 30–40 L bag, 900D for a mid-tier duffel and 1680D ballistic where the bag is thrown into a car boot daily. Base panels usually step up one grade above the body. Compare the options on gym duffel bags.
Yes, in 300D–600D weights with the same coating and colour options as virgin polyester. Expect a 5–15% cost step and a slightly narrower shade range because dye uptake differs by batch. Where a buyer needs recycled-content paperwork we ask the mill for it: see material sourcing.
Yes. Send the Pantone code or a physical chip; the mill runs a lab dip, we send 2–3 shade options, and bulk cutting only starts once you approve one. Allow 7–10 days for the lab dip inside the sampling window. Details on custom materials and colours.
Our Guangzhou team coordinates design, cutting, sewing, printing and packing. Specialist logo or sealed-compartment requirements are reviewed during sampling, with the process and inspection criteria confirmed for your bag. dry bag.
Speciality materials may need additional sourcing time; availability is confirmed before sampling.
Linings in 210D polyester, 70D nylon taffeta, PEVA for wet zones and mesh for ventilated panels. Padding uses 3–10 mm EVA or PE foam on backs, bases and straps. A padded base adds stiffness on 40 L+ team duffels; the spec is fixed on the tech pack.
Factory

Custom Bag Factory in Guangzhou: 5,000 m², 10+ Lines, 500+ Staff

Every figure in these 48 answers is the standard used on our own floor in Huadu District, Guangzhou: 10+ production lines at a total factory capacity of 50,000+ bags per month, 10+ in-house designers, 200+ verified fabric suppliers and 100% pre-shipment inspection. Audits and factory visits run Mon–Sat, 40 minutes from Baiyun airport with pickup, and live video tours are available on request.

2010

Founded

5,000 m²

Factory floor

500+

Staff

10+

Production lines

50,000+

Bags per month

200+

Fabric suppliers
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Logo, Printing and Branding Questions

Seven: embroidery up to 12 thread colours, screen print in 1–6 spot colours, heat transfer, woven label, moulded PU or rubber patch, deboss and metal badge. Nothing is subcontracted, so logo timing stays inside the 5–7 day sample window. Compare them in the logo method guide.
Our Guangzhou team coordinates design, cutting, sewing, printing and packing. Specialist logo or sealed-compartment requirements are reviewed during sampling, with the process and inspection criteria confirmed for your bag. custom logo and branding.
2 cm for embroidery and screen print, with letters at least 5 mm tall; 3 cm for a moulded patch; 2 × 5 cm for a woven label. For Amazon thumbnails and lifestyle photography we advise a 6 cm mark on the main panel: useful for FBA sellers.
The MOQ stays 300 pieces. Screens, films and embroidery tapes are made inside the 5–7 day sample window at no extra time. Patch moulds add 7–10 days and metal badge moulds 10–15, both run in parallel with bulk if released at sampling. See the MOQ guide.
Define the required test method, conditioning and pass criteria in the specification. Review the chosen material or logo method on the sample, and request an independent test where the programme requires one. yoga mat bags. beach totes. graphics and printing.
Yes. Custom-moulded pullers, injected buckles, engraved D-rings and printed webbing are all available; tooling adds 10–15 days and usually makes sense from 1,000 pcs. Stock YKK or SBS zippers with a branded puller is the common compromise: see trims and hardware.
Send the current requirements for your marketplace and destination, including barcodes, bagging, warnings, carton size and weight. We confirm the packing specification and its cost before production. packaging and FBA prep. private label programs.
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Bag Quality Control and Inspection Questions

Four gates: incoming fabric and hardware, inline checks at each sewing station, an AQL sampling check when the run closes, and 100% pre-shipment inspection of every finished bag. The chain is described on the quality control hub and starts at incoming material inspection.
Agree the sampling standard, inspection level, defect classes and acceptance criteria before production. AQL sampling is separate from our 100% pre-shipment inspection; the plan must match the order and the buyer’s requirements. final inspection and AQL.
Yes. Inspections by SGS, BV or TUV are welcome on any order, commissioned and paid by the buyer. We book the date, stage the cartons and give the inspector floor access; a typical booking needs 3–5 days notice. See third-party inspection support.
It is the approved prototype, sealed and stored at the factory for the life of the programme. Every inspection gate compares production against it: stitch density, logo position to ±3 mm, hardware, colour. Without one, defects become arguments. See golden sample approval.
The quotation and order documents confirm the payment schedule, inspection arrangements and shipment-release requirements. Review these terms before approving the order. inline inspection.
Yes, Mon–Sat. We are 40 minutes from Baiyun airport (CAN) with pickup arranged and 20 minutes from Guangzhou North station. If travel is not practical, we run a live video tour of the cutting room, lines and packing area: book either through contact or see manufacturing capabilities.
Yes, on the sample and again during the run: zipper cycling, strap pull on the anchor bar-tack, seam strength and hardware pull-off. Load points are bar-tacked at 42 stitches and webbing anchors are box-stitched. What is checked at each gate is listed on packing inspection.

Request a Free Existing Bag Sample

Existing showroom samples are free, with courier paid by the buyer. Custom prototypes take 5–7 working days after the specification is confirmed. We quote the prototype fee, courier charge and any sample-fee credit before work starts.
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Payment, Shipping and Incoterm Questions

The quotation and order documents confirm the payment schedule, inspection arrangements and shipment-release requirements. Review these terms before approving the order. packing and shipping terms.
FOB Guangzhou by default, with CIF or DDP on request. FOB keeps freight in your control and is what most buyers comparing 3–5 factories want for a like-for-like price. DDP suits FBA sellers who want cartons delivered into a fulfilment centre. Ask on the quote form.
Speciality materials may need additional sourcing time; availability is confirmed before sampling.
One bag per polybag with a barcode or care label, then 10–50 pcs per export carton depending on volume, with carton marks, packing list and photos before sealing. Retail boxes and hangtags are added where the programme needs them: see packing and export support.
Send the current requirements for your marketplace and destination, including barcodes, bagging, warnings, carton size and weight. We confirm the packing specification and its cost before production. FBA prep. FBA sellers.
4 documents as standard: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading or air waybill, and a certificate of origin where your customs entry needs one. Material declarations and mill test reports are requested on your behalf, usually within 5–10 days; nothing is issued that we do not hold. See compliance documents.
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