Custom Lingerie Manufacturer in China | 100 pcs MOQ
Lingerie is the most unforgiving category in women's apparel. A t-shirt can hide a seam that drifted two millimetres; lingerie cannot. The same piece has to stretch, recover, stay opaque, sit flat under clothing, and survive fifty wash cycles — and it is graded across a size curve where half a centimetre at the underband decides whether a customer keeps it or returns it. As a Guangzhou direct manufacturer that runs small-batch private label for lingerie and intimatewear brands, we treat bras, bralettes and sets as their own production discipline: knit-weight control, bonded and enclosed seams, and a fit block we verify on a live model before bulk. That discipline is what separates a reordering brand from a one-star return pile.
Why Lingerie Needs a Specialist Maker
The defining problem of lingerie is stretch recovery under load. A bodysuit or bra is pulled, stretched and washed repeatedly, and if the knit loses its memory the garment bags out after three wears. Most general apparel factories optimise for stable, low-stretch wovens — put them on a high-elastane knit and the same tolerances fail. We specify the gsm, elastane percentage and recovery rate up front, and we run a stretch-and-recovery check on every new fabric before it touches a bulk cut.
The second problem is opacity. A 60 gsm lace or mesh that looks perfect on the table can go sheer the moment it stretches over a curve. We set a minimum coverage and run an opacity check at full stretch, not at rest. If a fabric fails, we either change the lining or drop it — silently shipping sheer lingerie is how a brand loses its rating overnight.
Bra, Bralette & Set Categories
Lingerie is not one product — it is a family of constructions with very different grading. The categories we produce most for private label brands:
| Type | Construction | Best for | Fit note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bralette (wirefree) | Pullover, bonded or enclosed seams, no underband wire | Everyday, lounge, teen & plus lines | Graduated cup, soft support |
| Underwire bra | Cup moulding, underband elastic, adjustable straps | Support, fuller bust, occasion | Underband is the critical tolerance |
| Lingerie set | Bra + brief / thong, matched fabric & colour | Boutiques, DTC, gifting | Set counts as one style for MOQ |
| Bodysuit crossover | Snap-crotch bodysuit, lace or mesh | Worn as outerwear or base layer | Shares a block with our bodycon & partywear line |
| Shapewear | High-compression powermesh, boning optional | Foundation, post-op, occasion | Compression grade specified per SKU |
Fabrics & Construction
The fabrics with the highest satisfaction rate from our intimatewear clients:
- Modal / elastane jersey (95/5, 180–220 gsm) — the default for bralettes and everyday pieces: soft hand, excellent recovery, breathes well.
- Power mesh — the structural layer in shapewear and supportive bodysuits; rated by compression grade, not just colour.
- Stretch lace & mesh — for overlays and detailing; we check opacity at full stretch before bulk.
- Bonded & enclosed seams — no raw edge against skin; this is the single biggest comfort differentiator in lingerie.
- Recycled nylon / polyamide — for brands with a sustainability story; same recovery specs, lower environmental load.
Sizing & the Fit Problem
A bra is the hardest garment to grade because the underband, cup and strap all move independently. The realistic brief is "S, M, L plus a 3XL that still supports" — and the brand wants them to feel like one system. That is why we grade the full curve (XS–3XL, plus sub-blocks) from a single master block, verify it on a live fit model, and only then cut bulk.
- Split sizing at no extra charge — your 100-piece run can be broken across as many sizes as the line needs.
- Custom measurements accepted — send a spec sheet and we confirm the block before sampling.
- Mix modest & standard — same set with or without padding, adjustable or fixed straps, for different markets.
MOQ, Sampling & Lead Time
Lingerie runs use the same small-batch economics as the rest of our line, which is what makes a boutique's first intimatewear drop affordable.
| Parameter | Standard offer |
|---|---|
| MOQ | 100 pcs per style per colour (sizes split across the run at no extra charge) |
| Sampling | 10–15 days for a development sample after specs are confirmed |
| Bulk lead time | 10–15 days after sample approval |
| Size range | XS–3XL, plus sub-blocks, or your own graded spec |
| Customisation | Fabric, colour, lace, hardware, logo, main label, wash-care label, polybag |
| FOB from | $4.08 / pc at 100 pcs — tiered at 300 / 500 / 1000+ |
| Certifications | BSCI & ISO 9001 |
Private Label & Branding
Every lingerie run ships retail-ready: your logo, woven main label, wash-care label, size label and branded polybag. For intimatewear brands the detail that lifts reorder rate is a small collection tag and consistent colour-coded sizing — it signals an intentional line rather than a marketplace find. We also support custom hang-tags and gift-ready packaging for boutique drops.
Coordinating With Bodycon & Occasion Lines
Many lingerie brands also run a matching bodycon or bodysuit piece, or a dress for the same collection. Producing both from the same maker keeps the fabric hand and colour consistent across the line and simplifies your reorder logistics. If you plan a capsule, brief both styles together so we hold the colour and knit across them.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ for custom lingerie?
100 pieces per style per colour. You can split those 100 across the exact sizes your line needs — S through plus and XL — at no extra charge. That is what makes a first intimatewear drop viable for a boutique or DTC brand.
Can you make both wirefree bralettes and underwire bras?
Yes. We produce wirefree pullover bralettes, structured underwire bras, matched bra-and-brief sets, bodysuit crossovers and shapewear. Tell us the support level and silhouette you want and we pattern it from a base block.
How do you keep delicate fabrics from going sheer?
We set a minimum coverage spec and run an opacity check at full stretch, not at rest, before bulk. If a lace or mesh fails the check we change the lining or drop it — we do not ship sheer pieces and hope.
Which fabrics do you recommend for everyday vs occasion lingerie?
For everyday we recommend a 95% modal / 5% elastane jersey at 180–220 gsm: soft, breathable, great recovery. For occasion and shapewear we move to power mesh and stretch lace, rated by compression grade and recovery rather than just colour.
How long does sampling and production take?
10–15 days for a development sample after specs are confirmed, and 10–15 days for bulk after sample approval. A typical first lingerie line moves from brief to warehouse-ready inside a month, which fits most launch timelines.