Fabrion Manufacturing FAQ
Answers to common questions for buyers working with a sportswear manufacturer in Thailand, including MOQ, sampling, customization, fabrics, lead times, shipping, quality control, packaging, and repeat orders.
Fabrion is a Thailand-based apparel manufacturer specializing in custom sportswear, gymwear, fightwear, teamwear, and swimwear. We manufacture exclusively for brands, gyms, print shops, resellers, teams, clubs, schools, and organizations.
Quick access to common questions
General manufacturing
What does Fabrion Manufacturing specialize in?
Fabrion specializes in custom apparel manufacturing for sportswear, teamwear, fightwear, gymwear, hoodies, T-shirts, polo shirts, swimwear, uniforms, and other made-to-order apparel categories. The business is built around production based on customer requirements rather than standard retail stock.
Is Fabrion a manufacturer or a trading company?
Fabrion operates as a manufacturer on a factory-direct model. We do not work as a trading company, sourcing agent, or print broker. Projects are handled as production orders based on the customer’s product requirements, branding scope, and delivery needs.
Where is Fabrion based?
Fabrion is based in Thailand, with the office in Pattaya and the factory in Bangkok.
Does Fabrion work with B2B clients only?
Yes. Fabrion works on a B2B basis and supports brands, teams, gyms, events, companies, and organizations that need custom apparel manufacturing.
What types of customers does Fabrion work with?
Fabrion works with sportswear brands, gyms and training facilities, clubs and academies, fight-gear brands, event organizers, startups, and other organizations that need structured custom apparel production.
Does Fabrion offer OEM and ODM production?
Yes. Fabrion supports OEM production based on the customer’s design, specifications, and branding requirements. ODM support is also available for buyers who need development input before production starts.
Are Fabrion products made to order?
Yes. Production is generally made to order based on the confirmed product brief, quantities, specifications, and branding requirements.
Does Fabrion offer a standard catalog?
Fabrion’s main model is custom manufacturing rather than a standard retail-style catalog. Projects are usually developed around the customer’s product type, fabric, sizing, branding, packaging, and delivery requirements.
MOQ, sampling, and development
What is the minimum order quantity?
For stock fabrics and stock colors, our standard MOQ is usually 50 pieces per design, per garment color. For example, one design on black shirts requires 50 pieces. If the same design is produced on both black and white shirts, the MOQ is 50 pieces for black and 50 pieces for white.
Can MOQ change based on fabric availability or branding method?
Yes. MOQ can change based on fabric availability, color setup, embroidery requirements, and the selected branding method. MOQ should be confirmed against the actual production brief rather than treated as one fixed number for every project.
Can Fabrion support small trial orders?
Small trial orders can be reviewed case by case depending on the product, fabric availability, and production setup.
Can I order a sample before bulk production?
Yes. Samples can be arranged before bulk production. Depending on the project, Fabrion can also arrange pre-production samples, fit samples, and salesman samples.
How long does sample development take?
Sample development time varies by project, but it is usually around 15 days.
Are sample charges refundable in bulk orders?
Sample charges depend on the project. For regular customers, samples can sometimes be provided without sample cost. In approved cases, sample costs can also be refunded after the bulk order is placed and paid.
Can sample revisions be made if changes are needed?
Yes. Sample revisions can be made if changes are needed before bulk production is confirmed.
What information does Fabrion need to start development or quotation?
To prepare development or quotation correctly, Fabrion usually needs the product type, design references or artwork, quantity, size breakdown, fabric preference, branding method, logo placement, and delivery location. More complete information leads to a more accurate review and quotation.
Can Fabrion work from tech packs, reference samples, or reference images?
Yes. Fabrion can work from tech packs, reference samples, and reference images. Clear technical details improve accuracy, but development can still start from references when needed.
Do you need artwork before making a sample?
If the sample needs to include your own branding and logo, artwork is required before sample production.
Can Fabrion send sample photos before shipping?
Yes. Sample photos can be shared before the sample is shipped.
Customization, branding, and private label
Can Fabrion manufacture products under our brand?
Yes. Fabrion supports OEM and private label production for brands that need custom apparel manufactured under their own brand identity.
What customization options does Fabrion offer?
Customization can include the product design, colors, fabric selection, size structure, branding method, logo placement, labels, packaging, and project-specific production requirements.
What branding and decoration methods does Fabrion offer?
Fabrion offers sublimation printing, screen printing, embroidery, DTF printing, and heat transfer printing depending on the product type, fabric, artwork, and production setup.
Which branding method is best for my product?
The right branding method depends on the garment type, fabric, artwork style, quantity, logo placement, and finish required. Sublimation is often the strongest setup for polyester sportswear. Screen printing is commonly used for cotton and cotton-blend garments. DTF is suitable for detailed multicolor artwork on the right garment base. Embroidery is often selected when a stitched premium finish is required. Fabrion can recommend the best option based on the production brief.
Can Fabrion combine different branding methods on one garment?
Yes. Mixed branding setups can be arranged depending on the garment, layout, and production method.
Can Fabrion add labels, hangtags, stickers, barcodes, and custom packaging?
Yes. Fabrion can add neck labels, woven labels, hangtags, stickers, size stickers, carton marks, shipping labels, individual polybags, and branded packaging depending on the project scope.
Can Fabrion match brand color references or Pantone colors?
Brand color references can be reviewed against the product type, material, and branding method so the production setup is matched as closely as possible to the approved requirement.
Can Fabrion support name, number, or individual item customization?
Yes. Individual customization such as names, numbers, or item-specific identity can be arranged where the product type and production setup allow it.
Fabrics, sizing, and production setup
What fabric options does Fabrion offer?
Fabrion works with a wide range of standard apparel fabrics and also sources materials based on the product requirements. Commonly used options can often be supported from available stock, while other fabrics can be sourced through the supply network based on the brief.
Can Fabrion source a specific fabric or match an existing one?
Yes. Fabrion can review a specific fabric request or an existing fabric reference and source the closest suitable option for production.
Does fabric availability affect MOQ or lead time?
Yes. Fabric availability can affect both MOQ and lead time, especially when the required fabric or color is not already in stock and needs to be sourced.
Can Fabrion recommend suitable fabrics for different products?
Yes. Fabrion can recommend suitable fabrics based on the garment type, intended use, branding method, and target price level.
Can Fabrion send fabric options or swatches?
Suitable fabric options can be shared, and swatch review can be arranged when needed as part of the development process.
Can Fabrion follow our size chart or develop custom sizing?
Yes. Fabrion can work from the customer’s size chart, assist with grading, and develop custom sizing if required.
Can sizes be mixed within one order?
Yes. Sizes can normally be mixed within one order, and MOQ is not usually applied per size.
Can Fabrion produce men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizing?
Yes. Fabrion can produce men’s, women’s, and kids’ sizing depending on the product category and approved specifications.
Can fit samples be made before bulk production?
Yes. Fit samples can be arranged before bulk production to confirm sizing and fit.
Pricing, lead times, and order planning
How is pricing calculated?
Pricing is based on the product type, material, order quantity, branding method, logo placements, packaging scope, and overall specifications. Quotations are prepared against the actual production brief rather than generic price-list pricing.
What details are needed for an accurate quote?
For an accurate quotation, Fabrion usually needs the product type, design or reference images, quantity, size breakdown, fabric preference, branding method, logo placement, and delivery location.
Can Fabrion quote EXW, FOB, CIF, or delivered pricing?
Yes. Quotations can be prepared on different shipping terms depending on the project, including EXW, FOB, CIF, or delivered pricing. Delivery cost can also be included when required.
How long is a quotation valid?
Quotation validity is 30 days.
Can the quotation be revised after final quantities are confirmed?
Yes. The quotation can be revised after final quantities are confirmed.
What is the standard bulk production lead time?
Bulk production is usually around 15 days, but actual lead time depends on the product, quantity, fabric availability, production load, and season.
What factors affect production lead time?
Lead time can be affected by fabric availability, order quantity, season, production schedule, and holiday periods such as Songkran.
When does lead time officially start?
Lead time starts after the deposit is received.
Can Fabrion handle urgent orders?
Urgent orders can be reviewed depending on capacity, material availability, and final order details.
Can Fabrion review timing against an event date or delivery deadline?
Yes. Fabrion can review the production and delivery schedule against your event date or deadline and confirm whether the timing is achievable.
Can a production slot be reserved?
Production slots can be reserved depending on the order schedule and current production planning.
Shipping, export, and delivery
Does Fabrion arrange local and international shipping?
Yes. Fabrion can arrange local delivery in Thailand free of charge and international shipping based on the confirmed order requirements.
What shipping methods are available?
Shipping can be arranged by local delivery, air shipment, or sea shipment depending on the destination, deadline, and order requirements.
Can delivery costs be included in the quotation?
Yes. Delivery costs can be included in the quotation when required.
Can Fabrion help with export documents?
Yes. Fabrion can assist with export documents where required.
Who handles import duties and taxes?
Import duties and taxes are usually handled by the buyer depending on the destination country and shipping terms.
Can Fabrion split deliveries or deliver to multiple locations?
Yes. Split deliveries can be arranged if required, and delivery can also be made to a hotel, office, or event venue based on the confirmed shipping details.
Can Fabrion arrange short-term storage before delivery?
Yes. Short-term storage can be arranged before delivery when needed. Storage timing is reviewed case by case depending on the order schedule and delivery plan.
Can Fabrion pack by size, team, department, or category?
Yes. Packing can be arranged by size, team, department, set, or category if this is confirmed in advance.
Payment and order process
What are Fabrion’s standard payment terms?
The standard payment term is 50 percent deposit before production, with the balance due before shipment.
Which payment methods does Fabrion accept?
Different payment methods can be accepted depending on the order arrangement.
What is the process from inquiry to production?
The process usually starts with the inquiry and product details, followed by quotation, design and specification confirmation, sample development if needed, order confirmation, and bulk production.
What does Fabrion need to start production?
To start production, Fabrion usually needs the confirmed order details, final design or artwork, quantity breakdown, size breakdown, and all required specifications.
Do artwork, size breakdown, and final quantities need to be approved before production?
Yes. Artwork approval, size breakdown confirmation, and final quantity confirmation are all required before production starts.
When is the order considered confirmed?
The order is considered confirmed once the order details and required production information have been finalized and agreed.
Quality control, packaging, and repeat orders
How does Fabrion handle quality control?
Quality is controlled through checks at key production stages, including material inspection, in-process checking, and final inspection before packing. Checks on sizing and logo placement are also carried out before shipment.
Can QC photos be shared before shipment?
Yes. QC photos can be shared before shipment if required.
Can Fabrion follow custom packing instructions?
Yes. Fabrion can follow customer packing instructions when these are confirmed in advance.
Can Fabrion provide individual polybags, size stickers, hangtags, carton marks, or branded packaging?
Yes. Individual polybags, size stickers, hangtags, carton marks, shipping labels, and branded packaging can all be arranged depending on the project requirements.
Can Fabrion keep artwork, size charts, and production specifications on file for repeat orders?
Yes. Artwork, specifications, and production references can be kept on file for repeat orders.
Can repeat orders match previous production?
Fabrion works to maintain repeat consistency based on the approved specifications and stored production references.
Is reorder lead time shorter than first-order lead time?
Reorder lead time can be more efficient in some cases because approved specifications are already on file, but actual timing still depends on material availability, order quantity, and production schedule.
Is reorder MOQ the same as first-order MOQ?
Reorder MOQ is generally the same as the first order, unless material availability, fabric sourcing, or production requirements make a different MOQ necessary.
Can Fabrion support long-term production for our brand?
Yes. Fabrion can support long-term production for brands that need repeat manufacturing based on approved specifications and stable reorder handling.
Start a production inquiry
The fastest way to move a project forward is to send the product type, reference images or tech pack, estimated quantity, size breakdown, branding requirements, preferred fabric, and delivery destination. That gives Fabrion enough information to review feasibility, recommend the right production setup, and prepare a more accurate quotation.