Cixi, Ningbo, Zhejiang, China WhatsApp +86 138 0000 8888

Frequently Asked Questions

The questions buyers ask us most often about MOQ, sampling, lead time, payment terms and quality. If yours is not here, just ask — we answer within 12 working hours.

Ordering & MOQ

What is your minimum order quantity?
1,000 pairs per color per size-run. New buyers can often start smaller on a trial order so you can check quality and sell-through before committing to a full programme. Tell us your planned test quantity and we will find a workable number.
Can I mix several styles in one order?
Yes. Mixed containers are normal for us. Each style still has its own minimum per colour and size run, but you can combine them into one order, one inspection and one shipment.
Do you have a price list you can send?
Slipper pricing depends on material, sole, packing and quantity, so a flat price list would be misleading. Send us the styles, sizes, colours and quantity you need and we will return a costed offer within 12 working hours.
Do you supply retailers directly, or only wholesalers?
Both. We work with wholesale importers, retail chains, private-label brands and e-commerce sellers. There is no distributor layer between you and us.

Samples & development

How much do samples cost and how long do they take?
Stock samples ship in 3-5 days and are free of charge — you cover the courier. Custom samples take 5-7 days; sample and tooling charges are refunded against your first bulk order.
Can you make a design from our own drawing or photo?
Yes. Send a sketch, a competitor sample or even a clear photo with rough measurements. Our 12-person design team returns a colour mock-up and a costed offer within 48 hours.
Do you develop new moulds?
We hold 200+ existing moulds covering EU 20-48, so most projects start from a mould we own. If a new sole shape is needed, tooling takes 15-20 days and is refundable against your first production order.
Who owns the design and the mould if we pay for it?
You do, under a simple tooling and exclusivity agreement. We will not produce your exclusive design for another buyer, and we will not show it to anyone else.

Production & lead time

What is your production lead time?
25-35 days after sample approval and receipt of deposit. Repeat orders on an approved sample are typically at the faster end of that window.
What happens in peak season (August to September)?
Capacity fills up early for autumn/winter programmes. Book your slot by June and we will reserve line time for you; we would rather tell you we are full than accept an order we cannot ship on time.
Can we visit the factory?
Absolutely — we encourage it, especially before a first large order. We can arrange airport pickup from Ningbo or Hangzhou, hotel booking and an interpreter. If travel is not practical, we will do a live video tour on WhatsApp.

Payment, shipping & terms

What are your payment terms?
T/T 30% deposit, 70% before shipment; L/C at sight. Other structures are negotiable for established repeat buyers.
Which trade terms do you quote?
FOB, CIF, EXW, DDP. We load from Ningbo / Shanghai.
Do you work with our own freight forwarder?
Yes, that is the usual arrangement. Give us your forwarder's details and we will coordinate the booking and deliver to their nominated yard or the port. If you do not have one, we can quote CIF through our own forwarder.
Can you do the packing and barcodes for our retail channel?
Yes. Polybag, hanging card, colour box, FSC gift box or mixed retail assortment, with your EAN/UPC barcodes, care labels and country-of-origin marking already applied at the factory.

Quality & compliance

What certifications do you hold?
ISO 9001:2015, BSCI, SEDEX / SMETA 4-Pillar, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, Walmart FCCA, Disney ILS. Copies are available on request the same day.
Can a third-party inspection company inspect our order?
Always welcome. SGS, BV, Intertek, Bureau Veritas, TUV or your own QC team — book them in and we will give them full access to the line, warehouse and records.
What if the bulk does not match the approved sample?
That is the one thing we treat as non-negotiable: bulk must match the signed sample. If it does not, we rework or remake at our cost. It happens rarely, and when it does we fix it before it ships.

Still have a question?

Ask us anything about a style, a price point or your market. A real member of the export team will answer, not an auto-reply.

Request a wholesale quotation

Tell us your market, target price and quantity. Our export team replies within 12 working hours with a costed offer and free design mock-up.

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