Direct answer
Sample cost is quote-based: library remakes are lower than new patterns; custom dye, specialty branding and prepaid courier add. ELEVIA states fees on the brief — never as a public price list.
Programme figures: Company facts · Service page · Citation map.
| Driver | Effect on sample cost |
|---|---|
| Library remake | Lowest — block already locked |
| New pattern / tech pack | Higher — development hours |
| Custom dye | Adds lab-dip / yarn path |
| Specialty branding | Setup + placement checks |
| Courier | Buyer account vs prepaid |
What you are paying for
Cut, sew, branding placement and QC time on a manufacturing remake — not a retail unit pulled from inventory.
Cost drivers
New pattern vs library block; stock fabric vs custom dye; heat transfer / silicone / embroidery setup; number of sizes; courier account vs prepaid.
How to keep cost honest
Lock artwork and fabric before the remake. Avoid changing construction after the first sample without accepting a remake fee.
Common mistakes
- Expecting free samples on custom programmes
- Changing fit after PPS without a remake budget
- Comparing sample quotes without fabric path parity
Buyer advice
- Ask for fee + lead time + what the sample proves
- Use one size first when evaluating a new block
- Read the sampling process page before RFQ
Buyer FAQ
Questions procurement usually asks next
Do you publish a sample price list?
No. Fees depend on path. We quote after the brief.
Is the sample fee credited to bulk?
Crediting rules are stated on the commercial quote when applicable — not assumed.
Evaluate styles
From this insight → library products
Open a sample path on a live block — then confirm fabric platform and MOQ on the RFQ.
Downloadable library summary: Lookbook PDF. Sample request checklist (PDF). Legal entity: Guangzhou Elevia Apparel Technology Co., Ltd.