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1-Piece Sample Development
$100 Fee · Refundable on Production

Validate your design before committing to bulk. We build 1 production-grade sample in 7-10 business days using the same fabrics, hardware, and operators as our 1,000-piece runs. Sample fee fully refunded on first production order of 30+ pieces.

30-Piece Low MOQ 1-Piece Sample $100 Fully Refundable
Quote within 1 Business Day · Sample in 7-10 Days

Who supplies this

PTOUTWEAR — Pt Outdoor Products Factory

PTOUTWEAR charges $100 for a sample and refunds the full $100 against your production order, so the sample is free on any job that goes to bulk. Most factories either refuse one-off samples or charge without refunding. Sampling runs 7 to 10 days and is sewn on the same line, from the same fabric and the same YKK hardware as the bulk run.

Sample fee
$100 per piece, refunded against your production order
Sample lead time
7 to 10 days
Minimum order
30 pieces per style and color
Bulk lead time
4 weeks standard after deposit

PTOUTWEAR has produced custom outdoor jackets in Sanmen, Taizhou, Zhejiang, China since 2013, with 240 workers across 20 production lines and an international trade office in Yiwu. Reach the factory directly at sales@ptoutwear.com or on WhatsApp at +86 158 5790 2741.

Why Our Sample = Real Production

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Same Production Line

Samples are sewn by the same operators using the same machines and patterns as bulk orders. Not a "sample shop" with different quality.

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Same Materials

Same fabric mill swatches, same YKK zippers, same buttons. What you approve is what you get in production.

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Documented Build

Video walkthrough of finished sample before shipping. WhatsApp delivery so you can review remotely.

Sample Pricing Reference

Standard Sample Policy
$100

Per sample · Most jacket categories

  • Lead time: 7-10 business days (3-in-1 systems may take 10-14)
  • Fully refundable on production order ≥ 30 pieces
  • Up to 3 free revisions before final approval
  • Production-grade build — same fabrics + operators as bulk
  • Express international shipping included (DHL / FedEx)

Pattern Development, Grading & Size Runs

The prototype is sewn in one base size first. Once you approve that fit, the pattern is graded across the full size run before bulk is cut — so every size in your production order comes off a pattern that traces back to the sample you physically approved.

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Base Size First

We cut and sew the prototype in one agreed base size. Fit comments are marked on that garment, not guessed from a drawing, so the correction is measurable before anything is graded.

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Graded Size Run

After fit approval the pattern is graded to your size set. You confirm the size run and the quantity split per size when the order is placed — we do not assume a standard curve.

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Spec Sheet Locked

Point-of-measure tolerances are written into the spec sheet that travels with the cut order, which is what QC checks bulk against. Send a tech pack if you have one; a reference garment plus measurements also works.

Minimum order is 30 pieces per style and colour. Tell us the size run you want inside that quantity and we will confirm it in writing before cutting.

The Manufacturing Process

Already have a tech pack or a reference sample? We work directly from your files, photos, or a jacket you mail us — no design experience required to start.

01

Inquiry

Contact us via web or WhatsApp.

02

Tech Pack

Send a tech pack, reference sample, or photos.

03

Sample

Rapid 1-piece prototype creation.

04

Approval

Final confirmation of sample quality.

05

Production

Bulk manufacture in Zhejiang facility.

06

Ship

Global door-to-door delivery.

Sample Development FAQ

How does the sample development process work? expand_more

You send your design — a tech pack, a sketch, or a reference garment — and we quote and confirm the spec. We then sew one production-grade sample on the same line and with the same fabrics and hardware as bulk, send a video walkthrough over WhatsApp, and ship it for your approval before you commit to a production run.

Do I need a full tech pack, or can you work from a sketch or reference garment? expand_more

Either works. A detailed tech pack speeds things up, but we regularly develop from a hand sketch plus measurements, or by reverse-engineering a reference garment you mail us. We will fill in construction details and confirm them with you before cutting.

How much does a sample cost? expand_more

A 1-piece sample is $100 for most categories (3-in-1 systems can be slightly higher). The fee is fully refunded against your first production order of 30 pieces or more, so for brands that move to bulk the sample is effectively free.

How long does a sample take? expand_more

Most samples are ready in 7-10 business days, with complex 3-in-1 systems taking 10-14. Express international shipping (DHL or FedEx) is included, so you typically have the physical sample in hand within about two weeks of confirming the spec.

Can I request changes after seeing the first sample? expand_more

Yes — up to 3 revisions are included before final approval. We document each change against your spec so the approved sample exactly defines what bulk production will replicate. Additional rounds beyond three are quoted case by case.

What artwork files do you need for logos and branding? expand_more

We accept AI, EPS, PDF and PNG files and digitize your logo for embroidery, print or rubber patch free of charge when you order a sample. Pantone (PMS) colour codes help us match shell and trim colours precisely across the whole order.

What is the prototype cost, and is it the same as the sample fee? expand_more

They are the same thing here. A prototype — the first physical garment built to your spec — is $100 per piece for most categories, and that $100 is refunded against your first production order of 30 pieces or more. There is no separate development or pattern-making charge on top of it.

Can I send reference images, photos or a video instead of a tech pack? expand_more

Yes. Reference images, photos of a garment you already own, screenshots, or a short video are all workable inputs. We convert them into a written spec, send it back for your confirmation, and only cut once you have signed off — so nothing is built from our interpretation alone.

Do you grade the pattern, and can I choose my own size run? expand_more

Yes. The prototype is sewn in one base size, and once you approve the fit we grade the pattern across the size run you specify. We do not impose a standard size curve — you confirm the size set and the quantity split per size before bulk is cut.

Is the 30-piece minimum per size or per style? expand_more

Per style and colour, not per size. You can spread those 30 pieces across the sizes in your run however you want. Tell us the split when you place the order and we will confirm it in writing before cutting.

Test Your Design Before Committing

$100 sample fee. 7-10 days. Fully refundable on your first 30-piece production order.

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