Sample development
Activewear Sample Development
Approve fabric, fit and branding on a remake — then open colour.
Direct answer
ELEVIA activewear sampling is remake-only: From 1 piece, typically 7–9 working days, PPS before colour, bulk from 150 pieces per style per colour. No shelf-stock samples.
Activewear sampling is a commercial gate — not a free design exercise. ELEVIA remakes library or custom blocks so buyers can approve fabric, fit and branding before colour runs open.
| 01 · Brief lock | Style direction, fabric path, destination market and branding method locked before the first cut. |
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| 02 · Manufacturing remake | Library or custom proto remade as a manufacturing sample — typically approximately 7–9 working days after confirmation. No shelf-stock samples. |
| 03 · Fit & construction review | Buyer measures points of measure, checks seams, liner/pocket behaviour and branding adhesion. |
| 04 · PPS gate | Pre-production sample locks shade, construction and pack marks before colour opens. |
| 05 · Bulk release | Library bulk Approximately 25–30 days after PPS and fabric confirmation; custom bulk Approximately 40–50 days after PPS after PPS approval. |
What sampling costs depend on
- Library remake vs new pattern / tech-pack development
- Stock fabric platform vs custom dye or exclusive yarn
- Branding method (heat transfer, silicone, embroidery) and artwork readiness
- Courier path — buyer account vs prepaid dispatch
Exact sample fees are quoted on the brief. See how much an activewear sample costs, the sample development process, and the sample request checklist (PDF).
Sampling programme facts
Clear manufacturing facts for buyer verification: legal entity, MOQ, sample path and trade terms.
| Company | Guangzhou Elevia Apparel Technology Co., Ltd. |
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| Brand line | Engineered for movement. Developed for production. |
| Specialization | Men’s performance apparel — fit engineering, product-specific fabrics, sample validation |
| Business model | OEM / ODM / private label — development-led manufacturing partner |
| Bulk MOQ | Private-label bulk MOQ: from 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sample support | Manufacturing samples: from 1 piece — no shelf stock |
| Sample lead time | Library remake · 7–9 working days |
| Bulk lead time | Approximately 25–30 days after PPS and fabric confirmation |
| Markets | US, UK, EU, Australia and international |
| Trade terms | FOB / DDP subject to destination and quotation |
| Core services | Engineered fit, fabric selection, sampling, grading, controlled bulk and documented QC |
What buyers ask
What is the bulk MOQ?
Private-label bulk MOQ: from 150 pieces per style per colour. Size curves can mix within a colourway.
Do you ship shelf or inventory samples?
No inventory / shelf samples. Library remake typically approximately 7–9 working days after confirmation. Manufacturing samples: from 1 piece.
How do brand buyers start?
Submit a tech pack, reference garment or library SKU via Request a quote. We confirm construction, fabric, sample fee and timeline before you commit.
Where is the legal entity?
Guangzhou Elevia Apparel Technology Co., Ltd. — Guangzhou, Guangdong, China. Sales desk: business@eleviaapparel.com.
What sizes do you grade?
Standard library grading is S–2XL. Larger sizes: 3XL–4XL subject to grading confirmation.
What trade terms do you quote?
FOB / DDP subject to destination and quotation. Exact Incoterms are confirmed on the quotation.