April 30, 2026 · Texera Team
What Does a 100-Piece MOQ Actually Cost? A Realistic Breakdown
"100 pieces" sounds like a simple number, but the actual cost per unit depends on a handful of variables most first-time buyers don't think to ask about. Two 100-pc orders can land at very different per-unit prices depending on fabric, decoration, and packaging choices alone.
What counts toward your 100 pcs
100 pcs is typically split across sizes within a single style/colorway — not 100 units of one exact size. A style in three sizes might run 30/40/30 across small/medium/large, for example, and that whole run counts toward your 100-piece minimum.
Cost drivers beyond the piece count
- Fabric weight and composition
- Number of colorways
- Print or embellishment method
- Packaging and labeling requirements
- Sampling rounds before production
Want to see these move against each other for your own product? Our garment cost calculator walks through the same five components live, so you can see roughly where your order lands before requesting a formal quote.
Why per-unit cost drops as volume grows
Fixed setup costs — cutting, print screen setup, sample development — get spread across more units as order size increases. That's the basic mechanic behind why reorders are typically cheaper per piece than a first run, and why a 500-pc order isn't simply five times the cost of a 100-pc one.
Getting an accurate number
Because so much depends on fabric and finishing choices, we don't publish flat pricing — every quote reflects your specific style, fabric, and print requirements. The fastest way to get a real number is to run it through the calculator first, then submit an RFQ with your fabric type, order volume, and timeline.