US swimwear manufacturer: fabrics, lining, small runs
Lock fabric + lining first: stretch, chlorine resistance, and cup/lining build drive returns.
Swim is seasonal—test colors/fits small, then refill by climate zone.
Flecustom supports flexible swim POs after sample sign-off.
Stagger south-early vs north-late color tests to cut CAC and inventory risk.
Sample-approve fabric/lining before bulk—the shortest path to fewer US returns.
Local notes
Fabrics
Nylon/poly elastane mixes; state chlorine/seawater expectations.
Fit & cups
US shoppers expect clear cup coverage and body charts.
Seasonality
South peaks earlier than north—stagger tests to cut ad CAC.
Lining-shift QC
US reviews often cite lining roll-out—include post-squat lining position in mandatory QC.
Key specs
- Sampling
- Often 7–12 days after fabric lock
- MOQ
- Color tests then hero refill
- QC focus
- Stitching, elastic, lining shift
Sample case
3-color swim test
Sample shoot first, then small conversion test.
- MOQ
- 30 sets/color
- Lead time
- 10d sample / 18d bulk
- Outcome
- Hero color locked; losers stopped
FAQ
- Same factory as tees?
- Different line—confirm swim capacity and fabric warehouse.
- UPF claims?
- Only with test reports—no absolute SPF promises otherwise.
- Cut returns?
- Charts + stretch notes + try-on video beat discounting alone.
- How to test small vs full bust?
- Fit on at least two cup ranges before deciding to split SKUs.
- Same fabric for pool and ocean?
- A chlorine-ready fabric can serve both, but fastness copy should still split scenarios.