The price per label is just the start. To find your true total cost—and avoid budget surprises—ask every potential supplier these three questions before ordering.
1. “What is included in your quoted price?”
Beware of bare-bones quotes that later add fees.
- Must Include: Digital proofing, one physical strike-off sample, standard packing, and a detailed breakdown.
- Watch Out For: Extra “setup fees,” “artwork conversion fees,” or unclear shipping costs. We provide all-inclusive quotes with transparent line items.
2. “What is your defect rate, and how do you handle it?”
A 5% defect rate means 50 ruined garments in a 1,000-piece order.
- Industry Average: 2-5% is common for low-cost suppliers.
- Our Commitment: Through 100% inspection, our defect rate is below 0.5%. Any issue is resolved before shipping, protecting your production.
3. “Can you guarantee consistency across future orders?”
If your next batch of labels doesn’t match, you can’t use them.
- The Risk: Inconsistent dye lots, different fabric, or size variations from order to order.
- Our Guarantee: We archive your exact material and color formula. Re-orders are a perfect match, always. This consistency is priceless for ongoing collections.
The Hidden Cost of “Savings”:
- Time Cost: Managing defects, communicating errors, waiting for replacements.
- Monetary Cost: Paying for rushed shipping on replacement labels, or discounting/trashing defective finished goods.
- Brand Cost: The intangible loss of customer trust from a subpar product.
Do the Math on Partnership.
A reliable partner may have a slightly higher unit cost but delivers predictable budgeting, seamless production, and protected brand equity. This lowers your total operational cost and stress.
Get a Transparent Quote That Answers These Questions.
Submit your design to us. We’ll provide a quote that clearly addresses these three points, so you can compare apples to apples and invest with confidence.