Questions to ask a lingerie manufacturer - Van Jonsson Design

07 Jul.,2025

 

Questions to ask a lingerie manufacturer - Van Jonsson Design

You have your lingerie sample ready, or your design complete, the most common problem for new designers is getting their lingerie sewn up and sourcing a lingerie manufacturer. An underwear manufacturer is not the same as a clothing manufacturer, it is more specialised. Although if you are just doing a run with soft separates, some clothing manufacturers will take on your lingerie to sew, it all depends on the factory.

With competitive price and timely delivery, Tress sincerely hope to be your supplier and partner.

There are quite a few things to consider when sourcing a factory, and a few questions to ask before you make your decision.

LEAD TIMES 

Important question to ask a underwear manufacturer when sourcing one, is how long are their lead times. This is how long the factory will take to produce your lingerie. Different factories will have different times, some might be booked up a year in advance. Also sometimes issues in production aren’t found until the last minute which means your lead time has increased and your lingerie production delayed, although most if not all problems should be sorted out before the final run of production. Also if you are going with a factory based in China, remember they shut down for Chinese new year,

WHAT ARE THEIR MINIMUMS

This is the amount of lingerie that you will need to place in one order for one style for the factory to take it on and make it up. Overseas factories tend to have a higher minimum (some as high as pieces) but a lower cost, whereas your factory nearer home, with have lower minimums but a higher price. You need to work out which one will be more cost effective to you. Remember with higher minimums you will need more fabric, more quality control and higher shipping costs for the space it takes to ship.

LOCATION OF LINGERIE MANUFACTURER

Think where your manufacturer is. The closer the factory is the more control you have to have control, and visit the factory to see workmanship, working conditions and the quality of the garments going through production. That said you can build up a relationship with an overseas lingerie factory and support how they work. The key is to know about the factory that you are going with.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Also before you place an order with a lingerie manufacturer I would be asking or making sure that I understood the following :

  • Minimums (as discussed previously).

  • Sampling - who pays for this, is it included in the price, what if you need another sample made - who pays for this? Also if you decided to not go ahead with production who owns the rights to your sampling?

  • Prices - so important, what do you prices include?? Tech packs? grading? Just manufacturing? Also what are their payment terms? Do they provide credit or will they provide on your second order?

  • Shipping - What are their terms? Do they pay for shipping? Most lingerie manufacturers will be expecting you to look after shipping of the garments, especially if this involves Tax or import duties.

ABOVE ALL KEEP COMMUNICATING

Be clear on everything before you place an order, you wouldn’t employ someone without talking to them first and the same should be with business, don’t worry if you’re opting for a foreign manufacturer, in my experience when dealing with suppliers or manufacturers they have all spoken fluent English. Forge a relationship with them, and remember each country has it’s own business culture so you may need to adjust your outlook.

Attending trade shows is a good idea as you may get to speak to people directly or start a relationship with a lingerie manufacturer that you may not have if you would have say just emailed them.

Top 10 Wholesale lingerie manufacturers in China - Lazpanda

China foshan chiyu clothing limited company

Website: https://swlingerie.com

The mission of Secret World is to empower women to accept their sensuality in its physical, mental, emotional, and healthful facets. We’re going to normalize the conversation about sexy pleasures and sensual experiences of every body and to establish the role of lingerie in each woman’s personal story.

Unapologetically relish in the cravings of your body & mind. We’re here to guide your journey to exploring every fantasy. Whether it’s a sensual lingerie night with your partner, a sweat inducing workout while feeling your most confident, lounging in cozy pajamas or grabbing your most reliable everyday bra and panties to rock a fabulous outfit, Secret World’s got you covered.

Intimates to basics. Sweet to Ultra-Sexy. Discover what type of Secret World Girl you are or just want to be today.

Secret World is a sexy lingerie brand of Chi Yu Clothing Limited located in FOSHAN Province China.

With years of development, we have produced more than styles of sexy lingerie, including Babydoll, Costume, Bodystocking, Bra Top Set, Club Wear & Gown, Corset, PVC Leather & Coating, Swimming Wear & Bikini,Teddies.

And we both do the wholesale business and OEM orders, many famous international brands are our customers.

With this kind of experience, we serve our clients better than other suppliers, no matter the price, the service or the quality.

Key Products:

• Babydolls&Chemises

• Bodystockings

• Bra & Panty Sets

• Garter Lingerie

• Bodysuits&Teddies

• Robes&Nightgowns

• Bustiers & Corsets

Ohyeah Lingerie Trade (Xiamen) Co., Ltd.

Website: https://ohyeah.en.alibaba.com

Ohyeah Trade(Xiamen)Co.,Ltd is built in , has own factory”Comeon Garment Co.,Ltd”. We mainly specialize in design, developing and trading of fashion women clothes and have our registered brand “Ohyeah”&”comedear”,over different styles and sufficient stock especially in wholesale Babydoll,Lingerie & Plus size lingerie, Long dress & Plus size long dress, Panty & Plus size panty, Leg wear & Body stocking, Corset, Leggings, Teddy.

Ohyeah advantages:

1. Professional lingerie supplier with 8 years of export experience, specialized in wholesale business;

2. Have our own model.can offer ohyeah own copyright images,which avoids infringement;

3. Offer paper tag,care instruction,label and package with your own logo or brand on Low MOQ;

4. Have 700,000pcs items in stock,Can ship out goods pretty soon;

5. Offer excellent after-sale service.

can replace new ones if you receive defective products;Ohyeah Company fix our position on overseas markets, such as Europe, United States, Middle East, Oceania, Southeast Asia, South Africa and South America. Our business covers wholesale, retail and OEM orders with your brand. And our business has covered over 100 countries with over cooperated partners around the world.Welcome more customers to cooperate with Ohyeah.

Key Products:

• Christmas

• Sexy Lingerie

• Sexy Underwear

• Fashion Dress

• BodyStockings & Leg Wear

• Swimwear & Beach Dress

• Leggings

• Accessories

• Corset & Costume

• High-End Packing

Jiaxing Jubang E-Commerce Limited

Website: https://jubangchina.en.alibaba.com

Our company is a manufacturer of slimming underwear, model body underwear, garments, toning pants, pressure socks, beautiful leg socks and socks with well-equipped testing equipment and strong technical force.

We pay attention to the creative development of new products. The adoption of modern network management, a sound organizational structure, the full implementation of brand strategy. With a wide range, good quality, reasonable prices and stylish designs. We are in accordance with the efficiency of latest style design, the latest products to the market with the most fast way. And we also provide the best quality service to the principle of customer first for the majority of customer.

Key Products:

• Maternity Clothing

• Shapewear

• Women Underwear

• Mens Shaper

• Hosiery

• Sexy Lingerie

• Sports wear

• Swimmer

Donguan Jinfeng Apparel Co., Ltd.

Website: https://jf-apparel.en.alibaba.com

About UsEstablished in , Dongguan Jinfeng Apparel Co., Ltd. Is located in Humen Town, Dongguan city, Guangdong province, China-the famous Garments Capital of the world, the company is specializing in women’s sexy bodysuits, Hoodies, jumpsuits, corsets, dresses, wrap dresses, luxe, leotards, bodycon dresses, homecoming dresses, blouses, shirts, skirts, jackets, coats, shorts, pants, track pants, graphic and allover prints, etc.

Our main markets include North America, E.U., Australia, Korea, and South America, with a professional team of over 130 working staff integrated in R&D, purchasing, production, Inspection and international sales, we have been working with many famous brands in North America and the E.U. markets and enjoy a high reputation for our product innovation, quality assurance, competitive prices and timely delivery as well.By offering our customers with our professional R&D, OEM&ODM and good after-sales services, equipped with CAD computer aided design and layout systems and other advanced equipments, we have developed premium apparel that elevates self-expression and cater to fashionable tides and provide unparalleled comfort for wherever your passions take you.Join us today, let’s grow up together for mutual benefits and a stable business collaboration forever.

Key Products:

• Satin Dresses

• Bodycon Dresses

• Dresses

• Satin Bodysuit

• Bodysuits

Nanan City Shiying Sexy Lingerie Co., Ltd.

Website: https://wholesale-lingerie.en.alibaba.com

Nan’an City Shiying Sexy Lingerie Co., Ltd. is a professional manufacturer and supplier of wholesale sexy lingerie, halloween costume, fashion dresses for over 7 years in China.We supply all types of fine sexy lingerie, such as corsets, chemises, babydolls, bikini sets, ladies’ panties, men’s panties and teddies,plus size lingerie,garter belt.,bustiers,leather lingerie,valentine lingerie,gown lingerie.

we also supply Halloween costumeFashion dressesSexy clubwearSexy swimwearSexy underwearLeggingsStockingsFashion jewelrySexy accessoriesMini dressesMidi dressesMaxi dressesPeplum dressesBodycon dressesBandage dressesSexy costumesEmploying experienced workers, introducing top sewing facilities and using luxury fabric, we have earned the respect of all of our customers. Our annual output is over 3,500,000 pieces.We have strong technical power, advanced research capabilities and rapid responses to inquiries, with more than 15 technicians who have 5 years’ experience in the lingerie industry. A wide range of styles is always available.

We add new sexy lingerie styles on ervery working day basis. We sell our products at very competitive price. We also accept OEM orders or make a new production for your designs printed with your logo.If you have pictures or samples, you can send them to us. We will manufacture products as your specifications and requirements. We have 6 years’ experience on OEM service for famous brands and our OEM products sell well all over the world. We are sincerely looking forward to cooperating with you for mutual benefits.

Key Products:

• Christmas

• Bottoms

The company is the world’s best China Lingerie Factory supplier. We are your one-stop shop for all needs. Our staff are highly-specialized and will help you find the product you need.

• Plus Size

• Lingerie

• Dress

• Sweaters

• Sweatshirts

• Tops

• Jeans

• Jumpsuits

Xiamen Tengqiao Clothes Co., Ltd.

Website: https://tengqiao.en.alibaba.com

Xiamen Tengqiao Clothes Co.,Ltd was established in , as a comprehensive manufacturing and trading company. We have been in women clothes for 5 years and are specialized in producing all kinds of women dress, swimwear, blouses, blazers, sweaters, hoodies, bodysuits, etc. We are famous for superior quality, competitive prices, first-class craft works, safe package, and prompt delivery.

Therefore, we can fully satisfy your demands and have a large customer base. Our products sell well in North America, European, Australia, South Africa. Except our own products, we provide OEM services and accept customized order as well. We have developed designs for our customers in USA and our products are popular in overseas markets. We will supply much better products with diversified designs and professional services. We sincerely welcome friends from all over the world to visit our company and cooperate with us on the basis of long-term mutual benefits. We are looking forward to receiving your inquiries soon.

Key Products:

• Swimwear

• Women Tops & Coats & Sweaters

• Women Dresses

• Bodysuit

• Plus Size Clothing

• Jeans

• Jumpsuit

• Leggings

• Women’s Suits

• Skirts & Petticoat

Guangzhou Xinke Silicone Products Co., Ltd.

Website: https://xksilicon.en.alibaba.com

Guangzhou Zengcheng Xinke Silicone Products Factory, which is located in Xintang Town, Guangzhou city, has convenient transportation, advanced equipment and experienced employees.We are mainly specialized in producing silicone bra, silicone bra insert pad, silicone nipple cover, silicone bra breast enhancer, silicone shoulder pad, seamless underwear and all kinds of women’s fashion products and other silicone daily necessities (silicone non-slip pad and silicone bracelet).

We have rich experience to supply OEM and ODM service. With the concept of “integrity fundamentally, quality first, quality service, reasonable price, mutual benefit”, and the business idea of “fashion, health, comfort”, we are very proud of the quality of our products. We adhere to strict International standards of the production, quality and safety. Going with times and fashion trend, our company has designed a series of brassieres with original type, exquisite pattern, top quality and diverse styles.

We focus on international and domestic markets, striving for excellence. Meanwhile, we are sensitive to the market, once new and popular items emerge in the market, we will recommend them to you at the first time.The products are mainly exported to European & American, Japanese, Korean and Australian markets. We welcome new and old customers from all walks of life to contact us for future business relationships and achieving mutual success.

Key Products:

• Morebobo

• Hot sale

• Silicone bra

• Invisible Bra

• Seamless Push Up Bra

• Nipple cover

• Insert pad

• Prosthesis

• Push Up Panties

• Underwear Accessories

Shantou Qiaonishu Underwear Co., Ltd.

Website: https://qiaonishu.en.alibaba.com

QIAONISHU, The Leader Of Fashion Bra.QIAONISHU History: Established in , engaged in the bra industry for 28 yearsQIAONISHU Address: Ancient Silk Town, Shantou, ChinaQIAONISHU scale: covers an area of 22,000 square meters, the company has large bra production lines and accessories equipment, more than 670 employees, including many R & D personnel and technical staff.

QIAONISHU products: girls bra, young women’s bra, middle-aged women’s bra and sports bra and other products;QIAONISHU Quality: Since its inception, Qiaonishu has adhered to the principle of quality first, and each piece of high-quality bra has been sewn through 18 processes.Your order, please hand it to QIAONISHU to guard.

Key Products:

• OEM Underwear

• Bra

• underwear

• Bra panty set

• shaper

• swimwear

• Sleepwear

• sexy underwear

Shantou Chaonan Dechang Fabric Co., Ltd.

Website: https://telige.en.alibaba.com

SHANTOU CHAONAN DECHANG FABRIC CO.,LTD established in Year , we are a leading exporter of making girls’ and lady’s underwear, we have excellent reputation through more than ten years’ business experience. Meanwhile we are also company with export license, and we have the BSCI certificate.We are expanding our business around the world.

Up to now, our goods have been sold to many counties in Europe and South America Market. For example: Germany, France, Poland, Chile, Brazil and Belgium and so on.In order to keep pace with the advanced world levels, and produce the guarantee goods, we have purchased Japan, Germany and other advanced manufacturing equipments and modern production lines.We always obey that the products need to be AZO free, NICKEL free, Disperse free and Phthalates etc due to we know that the goods what we produce must keep 100% safety.

At present,we have two factories making sewing bra and panties,one factory making bonded edge bra/panty, and one factory making molded cups,every factory has QC department, packing department and development department.Concerning the capacity, we are able to produce PCS BRAS AND PCS PANTIES PER MONTH.we honestly hope to establish the business relationship with you from now on.

Key Products:

• panty

• Ready-to-ship Pajamas

• TOP SALES

• Ready-to-ship Women’s Underwear

• Bra & Brief Sets

• Bras

• Woman’s Panties

• Night Dress & Body Doll

• Sexy Lingerie

• Vest

Guangzhou Ligang Garment Ltd.

Website: https://sunnyoceanvip.en.alibaba.com

Sunny Ocean International Development Ltd is a privately owned company founded in . Since this time Sunny Ocean has achieved tremendous growth and recognition as a good quality and excellent service supplier in China.

Sunny Ocean manufactures women’s and men’s underwear, swimwear, home wear, thermo wear, body shape wear and nightwear.Since its founding, Sunny Ocean has gathered the expertise and experience in the international garment industry and demonstrated its professional and technical abilities to become the privileged partner for many companiesProduction began in our Guangzhou factory. It is constantly being renovated and enlarged in order to serve the needs of different customers in the world and to accommodate company growth. Now Sunny Ocean has two sewing locations in Guangzhou area and one head office located in Panyu with a total nearly 300 employees. The head office in Panyu centralizes and coordinates the whole supply chain, including new fashion designs, product development, materials testing, quality control, merchandising, purchasing, planning, sourcing and logistic.

The Design and Sales Teams are strategically located in our Head Office in Panyu, the heart of the Asian fashion industry, allowing closer coordination with customers and suppliers.

Key Products:

• New Products

• Bra

• Panty

• Pajamas

• Lingerie Set

• Homewear

• Body Shape

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