Leggings Wholesale Supplier in Singapore | 1-Piece MOQ

# Leggings Wholesale Supplier in Singapore: Demand Signals, Import Notes, and What We See From Our Factory Floor You’ve found a factory that quotes you USD 4.20 per pair for leggings. Then the freight forwarder in Singapore tells you the landed cost is actually USD 5.80. Your margin calculation just broke. We understand that frustration because we see it every week from buyers who approach us after a different supplier left out the shipping, duty, or sampling timeline. Before you commit to another bulk order, let us walk you through what our Zhejiang floor has observed from Singaporean brand founders, gym operators, and Amazon sellers over the past five years. This is not a generic sourcing guide. This is a briefing from the people who will actually sew your leggings, screen your logos, and pack your FBA boxes. ## Market demand signals Singapore’s fitness market sends us very clear signals through the orders we receive. We have compiled these into four demand patterns that should inform your SKU planning for 2025. **Signal 1: High-compression fabrics dominate.** Our reorder data shows that Singaporean buyers choose 75% polyester / 25% spandex blends three times more often than cotton-based blends. The average GSM they request is 230–280 GSM. This heavier fabric provides the hold that yoga studios and HIIT gyms expect. If you plan to stock a lighter weight for Singapore’s year-round 27–31°C climate, our floor suggests a 200 GSM mesh-back style—but keep the front panel at 240 GSM. **Signal 2: The "office-to-yoga" aesthetic is real.** We see a growing number of orders for seamless waistbands and hidden pockets. Specifically, 7/8 length leggings with a high waist (25–28 cm rise) account for roughly 60% of our Singapore-directed production. Full-length leggings only account for 25%, and capris make up the remaining 15%. If you are launching a new line, start with the 7/8 length. **Signal 3: Color choices lean neutral, but not boring.** Olive green, heather grey, and deep burgundy have replaced basic black in recent reorders. We have the Pantone formulas for these on file. Our printing shop can also do gradient dyed panels if you want a signature style. **Signal 4: Compression shirts are a cross-sell.** Many of our Singaporean clients who order leggings also request matching compression tops. Our production line handles both on the same cutting table, which reduces fabric waste by about 5% compared to running them separately. You can see our full offering on the [wholesale sportswear page](https://www.alpinario.com/wholesale-sportswear). If you are an Amazon seller, note this: our data suggests that 5-pocket leggings with a phone pocket on the right thigh generate a 22% higher positive review rate in the Singapore marketplace compared to plain styles. That is a demand signal you can act on. Send us your spec, and we will tell you honestly whether it fits the market. ## Import duties & shipping You need a landed cost, not a factory price. Let us break down the numbers that we have seen on real shipments from our door in Zhejiang to the Port of Singapore. The Harmonized System (HS) code for synthetic knit leggings is generally 6104.63. Under the Singapore-Asean agreement, goods from China are subject to **0% import duty**. That is right—zero duty is the standard for most textile products originating from China and entering Singapore. We are not a customs broker, so you should verify this with yours for your exact fabric composition. But from our experience, duty is not the cost killer. Freight is. For a typical trial order of 300 pairs of leggings, here is what we see: | Shipping method | Weight (approx) | Cost per shipment (USD) | Transit time | |----------------|-----------------|-------------------------|--------------| | Express courier (DHL/FedEx) | 45 kg | 350–450 | 3–5 working days | | Airfreight (consolidated) | 45 kg | 280–340 | 7–10 working days | | Sea freight (LCL) | 1 CBM | 120–180 | 18–25 working days | The numbers above are real quotes we have helped clients arrange. The right choice depends on your launch date. If you are restocking a bestseller, pay for the express courier. If you are testing a new style for your Singapore store, sea freight LCL gives you the lowest cost per unit. We do not mark up freight; we simply connect you with the forwarder we use ourselves. A step list for your first import: 1. Confirm your HS code with your broker (we can provide our shipping manifest as a reference). 2. Decide on Incoterms—we usually quote FOB Shanghai or EXW; you can also ask for DDP if you want us to handle the entire logistics chain. 3. Provide your UEN number for the import permit. 4. Ensure your labels include "Made in China" and the correct fibre composition. Our QC team double-checks this before every carton is sealed. 5. If you are sending to Amazon FBA Singapore, tell us in advance. We will pre-label each polybag with the FBA barcode and palletize the shipment according to Amazon's latest requirements. We have done this for hundreds of orders. One critical note: Singapore's strict biosecurity checks rarely affect textile goods, but your shipment can be delayed if you include any non-textile accessories like metal hooks or wooden pendants. We avoid these in our default packaging to keep your shipments clean. ## Price tiers We do not keep one price list. The price per pair depends on fabric weight, complexity, and your total order quantity. Because our MOQ is just 1 piece, we can accommodate everything from a single sample to a 10,000-piece production run. Here are the ranges you should expect when budgeting: - **Basic high-waist leggings (no pockets, 200 GSM, solid color)**: USD 3.80–4.50 per piece for orders of 300–600 pieces. This is your entry-level Amazon tester. - **Standard 7/8 leggings with one phone pocket (240 GSM, branded waistband)**: USD 4.80–5.60 per piece for orders of 300–600 pieces. This is the sweet spot for most gyms and boutique brands. - **Premium seamless leggings (280 GSM, wide waistband, compression panels)**: USD 6.20–7.50 per piece for orders of 300–600 pieces. This competes with major athleisure brands. - **Ultra-high volume (3,000+ pieces)**: We can lower the base price by 8–12% because we amortise the screen printing and cutting setup across a longer production run. These are factory-direct prices. Add USD 0.30–0.80 per piece for embellishments like silicone grip tape on the waistband (we recommend it—it reduces the "falling down" complaint in the Singapore humidity). You can calculate the landed cost by adding the freight from the table above. We see too many Singaporean Amazon sellers over-order from suppliers who insist on 500-piece MOQs. Then they sit with dead stock in a warehouse. With a 1-piece MOQ from our [low MOQ sportswear range](https://www.alpinario.com/low-moq-sportswear), you can test three different fabrics at 100 pieces each before committing to a larger run. That flexibility is baked into our operations, not a special favour. ## Sizing preferences If you use a US-based size chart for the Singapore market, you will get too many returns. This is one of the most consistent observations from our QC team when we review order history. Singaporean fitness consumers tend to fall into a narrower size band compared to North American buyers. Based on the measurement charts our clients provide and the return rates they report, here is what we recommend: - Size S (waist 24–26 in, hip 34–36 in) – approximately 30% of demand - Size M (waist 27–29 in, hip 37–39 in) – approximately 40% of demand - Size L (waist 30–32 in, hip 40–42 in) – approximately 20% of demand - Size XL (waist 33–35 in, hip 43–45 in) – approximately 10% of demand The key adjustment is the inseam. For 7/8 length leggings, our standard inseam for the Singapore market is 24–25 inches for a height of 160–165 cm. The same style for the US market would be 26–27 inches. Shortening the inseam is a production step that costs us only USD 0.10 per piece, but it can reduce your return rate from 12% down to 4% for this market. We also adjust the waistband tension. We use a softer compression ratio in the top 5 cm of the waistband for tropical climates. This prevents the "cutting in" discomfort when the consumer is sweating. It is a minor change to the elastic specification, but your customers will notice it after 30 minutes of cycling. If you are building a private label for a Singapore gymnastics club or a boutique studio, provide us with a size run from your current bestseller. Our team will map it to our blocks and send you measurement spec sheets for approval before cutting. You can read more about how we handle large-scale branding on our [private label activewear page](https://www.alpinario.com/private-label-activewear). ## FAQ **What is your MOQ?** Our MOQ is 1 piece. We say this literally. You can order one sample pair to check quality, or one single finished garment with your label for a product photo. There is no hidden minimum. For production efficiency, we recommend at least 300 pieces for a full size run of one colour, because that gives you access to the most competitive price tier. But we will not turn you away if you need only 50 pieces to fulfill a pre-order campaign. **What is the lead time for orders to Singapore?** Our sample lead time is 3–7 days and samples are shipped express so you will have them within 3–5 working days after dispatch. For a medium-size production order of 300 pieces, production takes 4–6 weeks once the sample is confirmed. Add the shipping time based on the method you choose: 3–5 working days for express, 7–10 for airfreight, or 18–25 for sea freight. If you order before Monday noon Beijing time, we will usually send the production confirmation on the same day. **Can you add my logo?** Yes. We provide logo printing, embroidery, and heat transfer. We also handle wash care labels, neck labels, and hang tags according to your design files. We have a packaging specification sheet that we will ask you to review before production. **Do you ship directly to Amazon FBA Singapore warehouses?** Yes. We can pre-apply FBA labels and send directly to the Amazon warehouse. We will provide pallet labels and packing slips according to your Amazon seller account preferences. **Can you match a specific Pantone color?** We can match almost any Pantone color in polyester and nylon fabrics. For a custom color match, we suggest ordering a lab dip. Our lab dip process takes an extra 2–3 days and costs about USD 15 per color, which is generally deducted from your first bulk order. We are not the biggest factory in Zhejiang. We are the factory that has survived for over 20 years by being flexible, direct, and practical. Send us your product idea, your existing bestseller, or even just a screenshot from a competitor. We will tell you honestly what we can do, what it will cost, and when you can have it in Singapore. This is exactly how we run our [custom sportswear program](https://www.alpinario.com/custom-sportswear) for brands around the world. We respond within 24 hours—usually faster if your inquiry includes a spec sheet. [Request a Quote](mailto:support@alpinario.com)