Short answer: ZhiMo Trading is an apparel supplier and OEM partner based in Changshu, Jiangsu, China – one of the country’s largest garment production centres. We produce custom garments from your own designs starting at 100 pieces per design, working directly with the factories here. You send artwork and a tech pack, tell us the quantity per design and your target price, and we take it from there.
Do you do OEM and custom production?
Short answer: Yes. Custom orders are what we do – we work directly with the factories here, so OEM runs are no problem.
What is the minimum order for custom production?
Short answer: 100 pieces per design. The minimum applies per style rather than per order, so a first collection can be tested in small runs and the styles that sell can then be scaled.
What do I need to send to get a quote?
Short answer: Three things. Your design files – artwork, plus a tech pack if you have one, covering fabric, weight, print size and placement, and sizes. The quantity per design, including sizes and colours. And your target price per piece.
How does the production process work?
Short answer: Five stages, and each one is confirmed with you before the next begins.
| Stage | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1. Brief | You send your designs, artwork and a tech pack |
| 2. Sampling | We confirm the fabric and produce a pre-production sample for your approval |
| 3. Production | The run is manufactured to the approved sample |
| 4. QC and packing | Every batch is inspected, then branded and packed |
| 5. Dispatch | We photograph and weigh the goods, then hand them to your forwarder with the shipping documents |
Who do you produce for?
Short answer: Start-up labels launching a first collection, established brands scaling a seasonal run, and retailers who want their own label. The model is the same for all three: you own the brand and the labels, and we work directly with the factories to produce it.
What are the payment and shipping terms?
Short answer: Payment is 100% by T/T in advance. Goods are exported FOB from Shanghai or Ningbo, China – you appoint the freight forwarder, or we deliver to the forwarder you nominate. We pack, weigh and photograph the goods before dispatch and send you those numbers; we do not commit to a fixed delivery date.
Which markets do you ship to?
Short answer: Worldwide. We quote to buyers across Africa, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Europe and the Americas, and we are happy to work with whichever forwarder you already use.
How do I start a custom order?
Short answer: Message us on WhatsApp or through the contact page with your designs, tech pack or reference samples, the quantity per design, and your target price per piece. You can also read our wholesale FAQ or see our wholesale menswear range.