MOQ guide for streetwear manufacturers

Typical MOQ ranges for streetwear

• T-shirts and basic tops — 50–200 pieces per style is common for blank or simple cut-and-sew tees. Print or embroidery can add per-placement minimums.
• Hoodies and sweats — 100–300 pieces per style is typical for hoodies, crewnecks, and sweatpants. Fleece and fabric weight can push minimums up slightly.
• Printed and embroidered pieces — Screen print and embroidery often have their own minimums (e.g. 50–100 per design placement). Total garment MOQ plus print minimum both apply.
• Garment-dyed and washed pieces — Garment dye or wash adds a process minimum; expect 100–300 pieces per colour or wash. Often similar to denim wash minimums.

What affects MOQ for streetwear

• Print and decoration — Screen print, DTG, and embroidery have run minimums. Multiple placements or colours increase effective minimum. Ask for “per placement” and “per colour” rules.
• Fabric and weight — Heavyweight fleece and speciality fabrics can have higher fabric minimums. Standard cotton jersey and mid-weight fleece are easiest at low MOQ.
• Number of SKUs — More styles or colourways usually mean meeting MOQ per style. Some factories allow mixing across styles to hit a total order value.
• Factory focus — Factories that specialise in streetwear and emerging brands often advertise 50–150 piece minimums; larger units may start at 200–500.

Pro tips

1. Clarify whether MOQ is per style, per colour, or per print design. Streetwear often has all three.
2. Combine multiple styles in one order to hit the factory’s total minimum while keeping per-style volume low.
3. Ask for “first order” or “development” pricing; some factories offer lower minimums or better terms on the first run.
4. If you use print or embroidery, get minimums from the factory’s in-house or preferred partner to avoid surprises.
5. Lock fabric and trim (drawstrings, zippers) early; changes can affect MOQ and lead time.

Frequently asked questions