Yoga Apparel Supplier for Amazon Sellers: Sourcing, Pricing & Reorder Planning

# Yoga Apparel Supplier for Amazon Sellers: A Factory’s Guide to Sourcing, Pricing & Reorder Planning You’ve just launched a yoga apparel line on Amazon. Your first batch of 300 units sold out in two weeks—great. But now you need to reorder, and your supplier is quoting a 12-week lead time and a minimum of 500 pieces per style. Your cash flow is tight, and you’re not sure if you can commit to that volume. This is the moment most Amazon sellers discover that not all “yoga apparel suppliers” are built for the marketplace reality of fast reorders, low MOQs, and predictable pricing. At Alpinario, we’ve been running our own factory floor in Zhejiang for over 20 years, and we’ve designed our workflow specifically for sellers like you. We’re not a trading company. We own the knitting machines, the cutting tables, the sewing lines, and the QC benches. Our team works directly with Amazon sellers every day, helping them go from idea to FBA-ready inventory in weeks, not months. Below, we walk through the exact sourcing workflow, price breaks, private label options, and reorder planning that make Alpinario a reliable yoga apparel supplier for Amazon sellers. --- ## Sourcing workflow When you approach us as a yoga apparel supplier for Amazon sellers, we follow a five-step workflow that’s built to minimize risk and speed up your time to market. Every step has clear timelines and deliverables. **Step 1: Design & tech pack submission (Day 1)** You send us your design—a sketch, a photo of a garment you like, or a full tech pack. We accept all formats. If you don’t have a tech pack, our in-house team can draft one from your reference images. We’ll confirm fabric composition (our default is 85% polyester / 15% elastane for yoga leggings, but we can do nylon, cotton blends, or any Pantone color you specify). We also discuss label details: woven neck labels, hang tags, care instructions, and FBA barcode labels. **Step 2: Sample creation (Days 2–9)** Once we have your design and color approval, our sample room cuts and sews a first sample. We guarantee **3–7 days** from confirmation to sample shipment. For a typical yoga bra or legging, we charge a flat $50–$80 per sample (deducted from your first production order). We ship samples via DHL or FedEx, so you can expect to hold a physical sample within 10 days of placing your order. **Step 3: Feedback & revision (Days 10–14)** You receive the sample, try it on, check fit, and send us your notes. We offer one free revision per style. If you need a second sample, we turn it around in 3–5 days. Our QC team checks every sample against your original specs—seam strength, colorfastness, stretch recovery, and waistband tension. **Step 4: Production & bulk order (Days 15–45)** After sample approval, we move to bulk production. For a **300-piece order** (the sweet spot for many Amazon sellers), lead time is **4–6 weeks**. We run bulk production in dedicated lines, not mixed with other clients, so your styles stay consistent. During production, we send mid-process photos and a pre-shipment sample for your sign-off. **Step 5: FBA prep & shipping (Days 46–50)** We apply your FBA labels directly at our factory. We can also polybag each item, add inserts, and arrange shipment to multiple Amazon fulfillment centers. Our shipping team handles all documentation, so you don’t need a freight forwarder. Typical sea freight from Ningbo to Los Angeles takes 18–22 days, but we can also do air freight for urgent reorders. For more details on our low MOQ process, see our [low MOQ sportswear page](/low-moq-sportswear). --- ## Price breaks Price transparency is critical when you’re planning margins for Amazon. As a yoga apparel supplier for Amazon sellers, we publish our price tiers so you can forecast landed costs without guesswork. Below is a price table for a standard yoga legging (85% polyester / 15% elastane, 200 GSM, with brushed inner waistband and flatlock stitching). | Order quantity | Unit price (USD) | MOQ per color | Typical lead time | |----------------|------------------|---------------|-------------------| | 1–50 pieces | $18.50 | 1 piece | 3–7 days (sample) | | 51–100 pieces | $12.80 | 10 pieces | 4–5 weeks | | 101–300 pieces | $9.40 | 10 pieces | 4–5 weeks | | 301–500 pieces | $7.90 | 20 pieces | 4–5 weeks | | 501–1000 pcs | $6.50 | 20 pieces | 5–6 weeks | | 1000+ pieces | $5.20 | 50 pieces | 6–7 weeks | *Prices are FOB Shanghai, excluding shipping and customs. All prices include one round of sample revision, neck labels, and hang tags. Add $0.30–$0.50 per unit for FBA barcode labels and polybagging.* Notice that the biggest price break happens between 100 and 300 units—a 25% reduction. That’s why many Amazon sellers start with a 300-piece test order, validate their listing, then reorder at 500–1000 pieces to maximize margin. For a yoga bra or tank top, the price per unit is generally 15–20% lower than leggings because of less fabric usage. We also offer fabric upgrades. If you want a 220 GSM “sculpt” fabric (higher compression, four-way stretch), add $1.20 per unit. If you need moisture-wicking finish (commonly requested for hot yoga), add $0.50 per unit. These add-ons are available at any quantity. For a full breakdown of our wholesale pricing, visit our [wholesale sportswear page](/wholesale-sportswear). --- ## Private label at supplier tier Private label is the default for most Amazon sellers. You want your brand name on the product, not ours. As a yoga apparel supplier for Amazon sellers, we handle private labeling at every tier: startup, growth, and scale. **What we include in private label (no extra charge):** - Woven neck labels with your brand name (custom artwork, no minimum per order) - Heat-transfer or embroidered logo on the garment (we do both in-house) - Custom hang tags, care labels, and size stickers - Your brand name on the polybag (if you provide artwork) - FBA-compliant barcode labels (we print and apply them) **What we don’t do:** - We don’t charge a “branding fee” or “setup fee” for private label. The only cost is the production of the labels themselves (typically $0.10–$0.25 per set). - We don’t require a minimum order for custom labels. You can order 10 pieces with your brand and we’ll do it. **Customization depth:** You can send us a photo of a competitor’s yoga legging, and we’ll reverse-engineer the pattern, fabric weight, and stitching. We’ve done this for dozens of Amazon sellers who wanted to replicate a best-selling style but with their own branding. We can match any Pantone color, and we carry over 200 active fabric colors in stock. **Why “supplier tier” matters:** Many so-called private label suppliers are actually trading companies that outsource to multiple factories. We are the factory. That means when you need a last-minute change—say, a different color drawcord or a higher waistband—we can adjust on the production line without waiting for a middleman. Our QC team works on the floor, not in an office. For a deeper look at our private label process, check out our [private label activewear page](/private-label-activewear). --- ## Reorder planning The biggest mistake Amazon sellers make is treating their first order as a one-time event. Successful sellers plan reorders before the first shipment lands. As a yoga apparel supplier for Amazon sellers, we help you build a reorder schedule that matches your sales velocity and cash flow. **Lead time math for reorders:** - Sample approval for a new color of an existing style: 3–5 days - Bulk production: 4–5 weeks (for 300–500 pieces) - Sea freight: 18–22 days to US West Coast, 25–30 days to East Coast - Total time from reorder to FBA receipt: **7–8 weeks** If you sell 100 units per month, you should reorder when you have 200 units left in inventory (about 2 months of stock). That gives you a 2-month buffer. If your sales spike (e.g., a Prime Day), you can request air freight for a partial order—we do that for $6–$8 per kg, reducing lead time to 10 days from factory door. **How we support reorder planning:** 1. **Price lock for 90 days.** We guarantee the price you paid for your first order will be the same for your next two reorders (within the same quantity tier). 2. **Fabric reservation.** If you know you’ll reorder, we can reserve a roll of fabric in your color. That cuts production lead time by 1–2 weeks. 3. **Mixed container consolidation.** If you have multiple styles, we can combine them in one container to save on shipping. 4. **Reorder checklist.** We send you a simple spreadsheet every month asking: “Which styles are selling? How many do you want to reorder? New colors?” We handle the rest. **Real example:** Amazon seller “YogaFlow” placed a 300-piece order for two styles in May. They sold out in 6 weeks. They reordered 600 pieces (same styles, two new colors) in July. Because we had reserved fabric from the original dye lot, we shipped the reorder in 4 weeks. They received FBA inventory in mid-September, just before the fall yoga season peak. For a complete guide to planning your reorder cycles, read our [yoga wear wholesale guide](/pages/yoga-wear-wholesale-guide). --- ## FAQ **What is the MOQ?** Our MOQ is **1 piece per style**. You can order a single sample or a single unit for testing. We don’t enforce minimums because we understand Amazon sellers need to test multiple designs before scaling. For bulk production, you can start with as few as 10 pieces per color (though unit prices are higher at low quantities). No upfront minimum is required. **Sampling timeline?** Sample production takes **3 to 7 days** from order confirmation. We then ship via DHL or FedEx, so you can have a physical sample in your hands within 10 days of placing your order. If you need a second sample after revisions, we turn it around in 3–5 days. All samples are priced at $50–$80 per style, refunded on your first production order. --- **Ready to plan your next reorder or start a new yoga apparel line?** We’re here to help you source, price, and scale without the usual factory headaches. [Request a Quote →](mailto:support@alpinario.com)