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That’s a very fair question—and honestly, one I get quite often.
If I were in your position, I’d ask the same thing. You want to understand the quality, construction, functionality, and whether this factory truly understands nursing wear. That makes complete sense.
In the early years, I used to share finished product photos—and sometimes even contact details—of my existing clients whenever a new brand asked. My intention was simple: to build trust quickly.
But over time, I learned something important.
Some of my long-term clients started receiving constant inquiries, unsolicited messages, and even price comparisons. In a few cases, their designs were copied and resold at lower prices. It caused real damage to their businesses—and it made me realize that trust goes both ways.
Since then, we’ve chosen a different approach. We believe protecting our clients’ brands, designs, and business information is part of being a trustworthy manufacturing partner.
1）If you’d like additional reassurance, you’re welcome to share your company name, website, or Instagram. With your permission, we can pass your information to some of our long-term clients and ask whether they’d be open to acting as a reference. Only with their agreement would any direct introduction take place.
2）We can also arrange a video walkthrough or live discussion to show our production process, explain how we manufacture nursing wear, and answer any questions transparently.
3）While these are helpful ways to understand how we work, the best way to evaluate any manufacturer is through a sample. A sample allows you to experience the fabric, stitching, fit, nursing functionality, and overall finishing firsthand—exactly as your customers would. More importantly, it shows how well we can bring your design to life. Photos can only tell the story of what we’ve made for others in the past. A sample tells the story of what we can create for your brand in the future.
My goal is to help you feel confident working with us while also protecting the brands that trusted us early on.
If you’re considering working with us, I’d be happy to help you start with a sample. It’s the quickest and most reliable way for both of us to confirm that we’re the right fit before moving into production. Simply send over your design, sketch, or tech pack, and I’ll guide you through every step of the process.
After all, the best proof of what we can make isn’t someone else’s product—it’s yours.
🔹 We help new brands gain confidence while safeguarding the brands that trusted us early on.
🔹 The same confidentiality we extend to our existing clients is the same commitment we’ll make to you.
Absolutely.
We completely understand your concern, and we’d be happy to reassure you.
Everything you share with us—including your sketches, specifications, technical details, pricing information, and any other project materials—will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and will only be used for project evaluation, quotation, product development, and manufacturing.
Protecting our clients’ ideas and intellectual property has always been one of our highest priorities. Whether you’re an established brand or launching your very first collection, your information is handled with the same level of care and respect.
You may remember that earlier we mentioned we don’t share other clients’ branded products, design files, or confidential project information. The reason is simple: we protect every client’s work in exactly the same way we’d protect yours.
We believe trust should work both ways. Just as we respect the confidentiality of our existing customers, we make the same commitment to every new customer who chooses to work with us.
Building a successful product starts with trust, and we believe confidentiality is an essential part of that partnership.
🔹 The confidentiality we promise you today is the same confidentiality we’ve always promised every client.
Thank you so much for your question.
We completely understand why you’d like to know the approximate production cost before investing in sample development. It’s a very reasonable question, especially for a growing brand.
However, we also believe that a quotation should be based on real production details—not guesswork.
The final cost of a garment depends on many factors, including:
- The type of fabric, fabric consumption, and expected material wastage;
- The garment construction and any special sewing techniques;
- The sewing time and workmanship required to complete each piece.
These are details that simply can’t be determined accurately from a photo alone. For that reason, we don’t like to provide estimated prices that may later turn out to be inaccurate.
Our goal isn’t to offer an attractive number simply to encourage you to place a sample order. Instead, we believe a quotation should reflect the actual product we’re going to make. We feel this is the most transparent and responsible way to begin a long-term partnership.
We also believe that a sustainable price supports sustainable quality. A well-made garment depends not only on good materials and skilled workmanship, but also on treating the people who make it with fairness and respect. We don’t believe these values should ever be compromised simply to achieve the lowest possible price.
To us, product development isn’t about finding the lowest possible price—it’s about finding the right balance between your design vision, your budget, and a product that can succeed in the market.
If you already have a target price in mind, we’d be happy to work from that.
Simply send us your sample, photos, or design references, and let us know your budget. Based on your target price, we’ll recommend suitable fabrics, construction methods, and finishing options to create the most practical solution for your brand.
During sample development, we can also prepare different fabric options—including both premium and more cost-effective choices—so you can compare them and decide what best suits your product and market positioning.
We believe the best products are developed through collaboration, not simply by comparing prices. Our role is to help turn your idea into a product that is both commercially viable and true to your brand.
🔹 We don’t quote to win an order. We quote to build a product that’s worth selling.
This is one of the most common questions we receive — and it’s a very important one.
Our minimum order quantity is 100 pieces per design per colour, and you’re free to mix sizes. ( MOQ is 100pcs,design and colour CANNOT be mixed,sizes CAN be mixed.)
Low MOQ doesn’t mean we’re a small factory that can only handle small orders, and it’s definitely not because we’re “easygoing” or cutting corners.
We offer low MOQ because we understand business models — especially in the early stages.
We know when it’s smarter to test the market in small steps, and we understand the real risks founders face when cash flow, inventory pressure, and demand uncertainty all exist at the same time.
That said, we do have to be honest and responsible.
Producing below our minimum (less than 100pcs) is not something we can support.
We have skilled workers to take care of — many of them are mothers too, raising families just like you and me. Sustainable production matters to us, for everyone involved.
Low MOQ is not about being cheap.It’s about making thoughtful, sustainable decisions that allow brands to grow with confidence.
🔹 Low MOQ is not a favor — it’s a strategy for responsible growth.
Absolutely—you don’t need to arrange any of that yourself.
We provide door-to-door shipping to make the process as simple as possible.
That means you don’t need to coordinate with freight forwarders, arrange international shipping, or communicate with multiple logistics providers. We’ll take care of the shipping process from our factory to your destination, so you can simply receive your shipment.
We know that many of the founders we work with are launching or growing their brands, and international logistics can feel unfamiliar or overwhelming—especially if it’s your first time importing garments.
That’s why we’ve chosen to make logistics part of the service we provide, not another task for you to manage.
Starting and growing a brand already involves enough decisions. We believe your time is better spent refining your products, building your brand, and connecting with your customers—not chasing shipping updates or coordinating multiple suppliers.
Our role is to make the manufacturing process as smooth and straightforward as possible, so you can focus on what you do best.
🔹 We handle the logistics, so you can focus on growing your brand.
Yes — absolutely.
We can source the fabric for your garments.
Because we are a nursing wear and breastfeeding clothing manufacturer, rather than a fabric mill, we are not limited to a fixed range of fabrics. Instead, we source the most suitable fabric based on each customer’s design, product requirements, and brand positioning.
In other words, we don’t simply send a catalogue of random fabric options before understanding your product.
We first look at your design, discuss your expectations—such as the hand feel, weight, stretch, drape, durability, or performance you need—and then source fabrics that are the best fit for your garment.
There are a few ways we can work together:
• If you already have a specific fabric in mind, you can send us a swatch, or even clear photos and videos, and we’ll source the closest match.
• If you’re not sure which fabric to use, simply tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll recommend and source suitable options based on your design and intended use.
• If you’re starting from scratch, we’ll guide you through the process and recommend fabrics based on our years of experience manufacturing nursing wear.
You don’t need to be a fabric expert—that’s part of our job.
🔹 You bring the design vision. We help find the right fabric to bring it to life.
Thank you for asking. We completely understand why some brands prefer to source certain materials themselves.
When it comes to labels, hang tags, buttons, zippers, packaging, or other branded accessories, you’re more than welcome to use your own suppliers. We’re always happy to incorporate these into your garments.
However, fabric is the one exception.
We only manufacture garments using fabrics sourced through our own trusted fabric partners.
The reason is simple:
We believe quality begins with the fabric.
The final quality of a garment is determined by two key elements: the fabric and the workmanship. These two factors work together and cannot be separated.
Because we take full responsibility for the finished garment, we also believe we must take full responsibility for the materials that go into it.
By sourcing the fabric ourselves, we know exactly where it comes from, how it performs, and whether it meets the standards required for production. This allows us to maintain consistent quality, reduce production risks, and avoid unnecessary delays or disputes.
For this reason, we don’t offer CMT (Cut, Make & Trim) manufacturing using customer-supplied fabrics.
This policy isn’t about limiting your choices—it’s about protecting your product.
Our goal is to ensure that every garment leaving our factory is something we can confidently stand behind.
If you already have a preferred fabric in mind, we’d be more than happy to help source the same or the closest available option through our trusted supply network. This allows us to meet your design vision while maintaining the quality standards we’re committed to.
🔹 By sourcing the fabric ourselves, we can take full responsibility for the quality of every garment we produce.
Nursing wear only. Garments must include nursing access.
We’re very intentional about this.
We don’t produce everything—we choose to focus exclusively on nursing wear.
For over 10 years, we’ve dedicated ourselves to solving the unique challenges of this category. That depth of focus is what enables us to support brands with confidence and consistency.
In fact, with more than a decade of garment manufacturing experience, we have the capability to produce many different types of apparel. However, we intentionally accept only garments that are designed with nursing access.
For example, if a swimsuit is simply a regular maternity or fashion swimsuit, it isn’t something we manufacture. But if that same swimsuit is designed with functional nursing access, we’d be delighted to produce it—even if the construction is far more complex.
The same applies to dresses, tops, hoodies, activewear, or any other garment. A simple everyday dress without nursing functionality isn’t part of what we do. But if it’s thoughtfully designed for breastfeeding mothers, it’s exactly the kind of project we love to work on.
There is one meaningful exception: matching mother-and-child outfits.
If you’re already producing nursing wear with us and would like to create a matching children’s piece using the same design, we’re happy to support that. We understand the emotional connection many breastfeeding mothers feel—the joy of sharing not only special moments, but also a matching style with their little ones.
Outside of this parent-and-child collection, we don’t take on other apparel categories.
This isn’t because we can’t—it’s because we’ve chosen to specialize.
By focusing on one category, we’re able to invest all of our experience, product knowledge, and attention into helping nursing wear brands create better products.
🔹 Specialization isn’t a limitation—it’s a commitment to doing one thing exceptionally well.
Absolutely—and you’re not alone.
Many founders we work with start exactly where you are now.
If you have a physical sample, you can send it to us by FEDEX.
If not, clear photos, videos, or even inspiration images are usually enough for us to get started.
From there, our product development team will guide you through the entire process.
That includes:
A well-made sample doesn’t happen by chance. It starts with a well-prepared tech pack and an accurate pattern.
That’s why we have our own experienced designers and pattern makers working closely together throughout the development process. They make sure every measurement, construction detail, and nursing function is carefully planned before sampling begins.
Unlike many factories that ask customers to prepare these documents separately, or outsource them at an additional cost, we include this support as part of our product development service. There is no extra charge for creating the tech pack or pattern.
Our goal is to make the process as simple and stress-free as possible, so you can focus on building your brand instead of coordinating multiple suppliers.
We don’t support founders in isolated steps—we support the entire journey.
We understand the hesitation, the uncertainty, and the pressure of making early decisions. We’ve helped many nursing wear founders walk this path before, and our role is to help you move forward with clarity and confidence.
🔹 We don’t just manufacture nursing wear. We help turn your ideas into production-ready products.
Yes, absolutely!
We’d be delighted to customise your garments with your own branding, including neck labels, care labels, woven labels, printed labels, hang tags, and packaging for your bulk production order.
For sample orders, however, custom branding isn’t available—and we’d like to explain why.
A sample is usually made to evaluate the garment itself, including the design, fit, construction, workmanship, and fabric. Most customers only require one or two sample pieces at this stage.
The labels, hang tags, and packaging, however, are produced by specialist suppliers, and each item has its own minimum order quantity. Because of this, it simply isn’t possible to manufacture just one or two customised labels or hang tags for a sample garment.
So it isn’t that we don’t want to provide custom branding for samples—it’s simply how the accessory manufacturing process works throughout the industry.
To help you understand the quality and finishing available, we’ll include a selection of our commonly used labels, hang tags, and other branding materials with your sample. This allows you to see and feel the different materials, textures, and finishes in person, making it much easier to decide which options best suit your brand.
Once you move forward with bulk production, we’ll customise every branding detail using your own logo, artwork, and specifications, so the finished garments truly reflect your brand identity.
And if you haven’t finalised your branding yet, we’re always happy to share our experience and help you choose the label, hang tag, and packaging options that best match your brand positioning.
🔹 Samples help perfect the product. Bulk production brings your brand to life.
Absolutely.
Quality control is built into every stage of our production process—it doesn’t begin after a garment is finished, it begins before production even starts.
When each fabric roll arrives at our factory, it is first inspected using our professional fabric inspection machine. We carefully check the fabric for consistency, including the yarn quality, fabric weight (GSM), colour, and any visible defects. Only after the fabric has passed inspection is it released to our cutting department.
Once the garments have been produced, every piece is individually inspected by our quality control team before packing. We carefully check the workmanship, measurements, construction, appearance, and overall finish to ensure each garment meets our quality standards.
We believe that quality can’t be created through a final inspection alone. It comes from controlling every important step throughout the manufacturing process—from fabric inspection to the finished garment.
This systematic approach helps us minimise production risks, maintain consistent quality, and deliver garments that both we and our customers can feel confident about.
🔹 Great quality doesn’t come from one final inspection—it comes from every step before it.
Yes, absolutely.
Every garment is individually folded and packed into its own poly bag before shipment.
Our goal is for your products to arrive organised, protected, and ready for the next step—whether that’s placing them on your shelves, shipping them to your warehouse, or sending them directly to your customers.
We believe that once your order arrives, you shouldn’t have to spend extra time sorting garments, purchasing packaging materials, or repacking every item before you can start selling.
That’s why individual packaging is part of our standard production process, not an optional extra.
We take care of these finishing details so your garments arrive clean, well-presented, and retail-ready.
🔹 We don’t just manufacture your garments—we prepare them for your business.
Absolutely.
We understand that working with a manufacturer in another country can sometimes feel challenging, especially when clear communication is so important.
That’s why every customer is assigned a dedicated contact person who will work with you throughout your project—from your first enquiry to sample development, production, and shipment. This means you’ll always know who to contact whenever you have a question or need an update.
We’re also happy to arrange WhatsApp video calls at a time that works for both of us. Whether you’d like to discuss your designs, review samples, ask questions, or simply see our factory and production process, we’re always glad to meet with you virtually.
And of course, if you’re ever visiting China, we’d be delighted to welcome you to our factory in person. We believe that seeing the people, the production process, and the care behind every garment is one of the best ways to build trust.
Although we’re in different countries, modern technology allows us to communicate face to face whenever needed. Distance should never be a barrier to a successful partnership.
Throughout your project, we’ll also keep you updated regularly, so you’ll always know how your order is progressing.
🔹 Great partnerships aren’t built on distance—they’re built on communication, transparency, and trust.
Absolutely.
More importantly, we believe that treating people with fairness and respect isn’t just something that should appear on a certificate—it’s something that should be reflected in everyday practice.
Many members of our production team are mothers themselves. We understand that balancing work and family life is never easy, so we’ve organised our working hours into different shifts. This allows our team members to choose a schedule that best suits their family responsibilities.
For some, that means having the morning free to prepare breakfast and take their children to school. For others, it means finishing work earlier so they have more time with their families in the evening. We believe that supporting our employees in these practical ways helps create a happier, more stable working environment.
Perhaps this is also one of the reasons we chose to specialise exclusively in nursing wear.
Rather than manufacturing every type of apparel, we’ve intentionally dedicated ourselves to supporting products designed for mothers. In many ways, the women who make these garments understand the needs of the women who wear them.
If you’re building a nursing wear brand, there’s a good chance we share a similar purpose. Together, we’re not simply making garments—we’re helping make motherhood a little more comfortable, practical, and supported.
That’s something we’re genuinely proud to be part of.
🔹 We believe that caring for mothers begins with caring for the mothers who make the garments.
Please reach us at nico@greatbona.com