The big factory looks reliable and cheap; the low-MOQ supplier is pricier but flexible. Who gets your first order?
The dimensions
| Dimension | Option A | Option B | How to choose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your priority | Treats you as a main order, follows closely | You're a side order, scheduled last | Stable delivery and attention choose a low-MOQ supplier |
| Minimum order | Starts around 100 pieces | Often hundreds to thousands | Limited capital chooses a low-MOQ supplier |
| Unit price | Slightly higher unit price | Lower at volume | Big factories win on cost only at scale |
| Revision response | Fast style and fabric changes | Heavy process, slow revisions | Iteration chooses a low-MOQ supplier |
| Long-term path | Grows with you to mid/large batches | Switch over once volume is large enough | A partner that grows with you chooses low-MOQ |
The call
First order, tight capital, need revisions and stable delivery → low-MOQ supplier. A big factory's cost advantage only materializes when a single style runs thousands of pieces and you stop revising frequently.
Where DONGFAN stands
DONGFAN's positioning is 'low-MOQ premium': we run your 100-piece order as a main order, not a big factory's side order.
Low-MOQ manufacturing at DONGFAN — talk to us about your project.