Short Answer (Citable)

The Core Information Every Quote Needs

Price for a custom jacket is driven by materials, construction, quantity, and branding. The information below covers those drivers, and each item affects the quotation in a specific way.

Quantity is often the first question because it drives the price structure. Ginwen's MOQ is 50 pieces per style with mixed sizes and colors, and unit price improves as quantity increases because setup, pattern, and cutting costs are spread across more pieces.

Destination matters for the delivered price. Quotations are usually given on FOB terms, with freight and duties quoted separately, or on DDP terms including delivery to your address. State your preferred shipping term and destination so the quote reflects the full cost picture.

Design and Tech Pack Details

A tech pack is the professional way to communicate your design, and it produces the most accurate quotation. You do not need a perfect tech pack to start: Ginwen works from sketches, reference photos, or even an existing garment, and the team fills in the missing technical details with you.

• Flat sketch or photo of the style from front and back
• Reference product or link showing the desired look and construction
• Measurement chart or size grading requirements
• Construction details: baffled or quilted, hood, pockets, cuffs, lining
• Fabric references: swatches, weights, or supplier names if you have them
• Special features: waterproofing, packability, reflective details, fur or faux fur trims

If you only have a concept, the factory can recommend standard constructions and materials that fit the look and your price target. Many brands start with a reference image and a budget, and the development process refines the specification through sampling.

Accuracy at this stage saves time later. A clear specification means fewer sample revisions and a first quote that matches the final invoice, while a vague brief means the estimate carries wider ranges until details are locked.

Do not hesitate to send imperfect reference material. A screenshot of a competitor product, a photo of a jacket you own, or a hand-drawn sketch all give the team enough to identify the silhouette, construction, and key details. The development conversation then fills the gaps, and the sample itself becomes the final specification document. This is how most first-time brands start their first custom order.

Fabric and Fill Specifications

For insulated jackets, the shell fabric and the fill are the two largest cost components, so specifying them well is the fastest way to get an accurate quote.

Shell fabric specifications include fiber content, weight, weave or knit structure, finish, and color requirements. Common choices for down and puffer jackets include nylon and polyester taffeta, ripstop, and technical shells with water-repellent finishes. Fabric prices vary significantly by weight and finish, so a specific request such as 380T nylon ripstop with DWR finish quotes more accurately than a general request for nylon.

Fill specifications matter just as much. For down, the fill power (for example 650, 700, 750, or 800 fill power) and the fill weight per garment determine warmth and price. For synthetic fill, the insulation type and thickness perform the same role. Ginwen works with RDS-certified down channels and can quote the certified option or a standard option.

• Shell fabric: fiber, weight, finish, color
• Lining: fiber, weight, and whether it is quilted or attached
• Fill: down fill power and fill weight, or synthetic insulation type
• Hardware: zipper brands and sizes, snaps, cord locks, drawstrings
• Trims: ribbing, webbing, fur or faux fur, reflective tape

If you are unsure which materials fit your market and price, request recommendations in the RFQ. The quotation can include material options at different price levels, so you can compare and choose without a second round of quoting.

Quantity, MOQ, and Pricing Structure

Ginwen's standard MOQ is 50 pieces per style, with mixed sizes and colors allowed within the minimum. Quantities below 50 pieces per style are not produced as bulk, but sample orders are always available before bulk commitment.

Pricing is tiered by quantity. The quotation shows the unit price at your requested quantity and can show the price at higher quantity breaks so you can see the benefit of consolidating sizes or styles. The main cost elements in the quote are fabric, fill, lining, hardware, trims, labor, branding, packaging, and overhead.

If your quantity is not final, provide the planned range and the quote will note how price changes at the boundaries. This lets you plan without committing to a number before you have seen the price.

Branding and Packaging Requirements

Branding and packaging are priced as part of the quotation, so list everything you plan to customize. Adding branding after the quote means re-quoting and can affect the schedule.

• Logo technique and placement: embroidery, woven patch, printed transfer, silicone badge
• Labels: woven neck labels, care labels, size labels with your content
• Hang tags: design, material, and barcode or QR requirements
• Packaging: polybags, retail boxes, printed cartons, carton marks

If you have artwork ready, attach it to the RFQ. If not, the quotation can include standard options, and the artwork is developed during sampling. The sample fee of $50 to $200 per style covers the development sample, and it is deductible from your first bulk order.

Branding choices can also affect the schedule, because woven labels, custom hang tags, and printed packaging are produced by specialist suppliers with their own lead times. Listing them in the RFQ means they are included in the production plan from the start, so the approved pre-production sample shows the final branding and packaging exactly as bulk will deliver it.

Logistics and Delivery Terms

State the destination country and your preferred shipping term so the quote can include the right logistics picture. Ginwen commonly quotes FOB, CIF, and DDP terms.

1. FOB: the factory price includes inland trucking, export clearance, and loading at the port
2. CIF: the factory arranges ocean freight and insurance to the destination port
3. DDP: the factory arranges freight, insurance, import clearance, duties, and final delivery

For DDP quotes, the destination address and the expected quantity matter because freight and duty estimates scale with weight and volume. Providing the destination at the RFQ stage means the first quote is already a delivered price, which is how most first-time buyers prefer to compare suppliers.

Typical sea transit from South China ports is 18-25 days to the US West Coast, 28-38 days to the US East Coast, and 30-35 days to Europe. Air freight and express courier are quoted separately for samples and urgent orders.

How the Quotation Process Works

The quoting process is designed to produce a useful price quickly and refine it as details are confirmed.

1. Submit your requirements by email or the website inquiry form with the information above
2. Ginwen reviews the specification and confirms the MOQ, sampling terms, and any missing details
3. A reference price range is provided, usually within one business day for standard styles
4. A formal itemized quotation is issued once the specification is confirmed
5. Sample development starts with the sample fee, which is deductible from the first bulk order
6. The quotation is updated after sampling if the approved sample changes materials or construction

If some information is missing, Ginwen will ask for it rather than guess. The fastest way to an accurate quote is a complete RFQ, but even a rough brief can produce a useful reference range the same day.

There is no charge for the quotation itself, and no obligation to order after receiving it. Buyers routinely compare quotations from several factories using the same specification, and the itemized format makes that comparison straightforward. When you are ready to move forward, the same specification becomes the basis for the sample order, so nothing is lost in the handoff from quoting to sampling.

The itemized quotation shows each cost component, so you can see what drives the price and where adjustments would reduce it. This transparency is standard practice and is part of how buyers compare options before committing.

For multi-style programs, send the styles together in one RFQ. Combined quoting lets the factory plan cutting and production across styles, which often improves the overall price and gives a single schedule for the whole collection.

What Happens After the Quote

Once the quotation is accepted, the next step is sample development. The factory produces a development sample from your specification, which verifies fit, materials, and construction before any bulk commitment.

Sampling takes 7-14 days per round, and the sample fee of $50 to $200 per style is deducted from your first bulk order. After sample approval, a pre-production sample is produced as the bulk benchmark, and bulk production runs 25-40 days with the standard payment terms of 30% deposit and 70% balance before shipment.

The entire path from RFQ to delivery is documented: quotation, sample records, inspection reports, and shipping documents are all shared, so you can verify each stage. For a first order, this documentation is also what your own receiving team uses to check the shipment on arrival.