MOQ Explained for Custom Motorcycle Gear

Why factories set an MOQ

Every new style has fixed setup work: pattern grading across sizes, cutting markers, sourcing leather and trims, setting up branding and training the line. MOQ spreads that cost across enough pieces to keep the unit price sensible. Below it, the unit cost rises steeply.

Moto Armor minimums at a glance

Current minimums (confirmed on every written quote)

Program	Minimum bulk order	Sample first?
One-piece leather race suits	10 units per style	Yes, paid sample
Two-piece suits, jackets, gloves, boots	50 units (or pairs) per style	Yes, paid sample
Team and club suits	Follows the suit type above	Yes, one team design sample

Samples start from USD 189 before freight and take about 12–18 days. Bulk takes about 30–45 days after written approval.

Per style, per colour or per size?

• Per style: MOQ counts one design (one pattern). This is how we quote.
• Sizes: you can split the MOQ across your size run, for example 50 jackets as S–XXL.
• Colourways: a second colourway of the same pattern usually needs its own minimum or a surcharge because leather, thread and trims change. We confirm this on the quote.
• Branding variations: changing only a logo or label is normally fine within one style.

How to start small without breaking MOQ

1. Order a paid sample to test fit, materials and branding before you commit.
2. Start with one hero style, such as a one-piece race suit at 10 units.
3. Keep one colourway for the first run and add colours on reorder.
4. Use a tight size run based on your market (EU 48–56 covers most adult race-suit buyers).

What a quote should state

Ask any factory to put these in writing: MOQ per style, how colours and sizes count, sample fee and whether it is credited, unit price at your quantity, lead time, payment terms and Incoterm. Moto Armor's written quote covers each of these before you pay for a sample.