Frequently Asked Questions

At Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd., our baseline minimum order quantity is 50 pieces per style per colorway. Unlike legacy swimwear manufacturers that mandate 300 to 500 units per SKU, our optimized cutting and sewing lines in Guangzhou are calibrated specifically to support both scaling independent labels and established fashion brands testing new capsule drops.

Within this 50-piece minimum, you are welcome to split across standard size curves—such as XS, S, M, L, XL, and plus sizes up to 3XL. For custom-developed allover sublimation prints or bespoke yarn-dyed jacquards, the 50-piece threshold applies directly without additional pattern penalties.

Our OEM/ODM quotations are 100% factory-direct, transparent, and built on an itemized Bill of Materials (BOM). Your unit price is determined by five objective variables:

• Fabric Selection: Premium nylon/spandex blends, textured ribs, or branded recycled yarns such as REPREVE® and ECONYL®.
• Pattern Complexity & Construction: Multi-panel seamlines, hidden internal wire supports, bonded finishes, reversible construction, or cut-out detailing.
• Printing & Dyeing Techniques: Digital sublimation, eco-certified water-based screen printing, or metallic foil stamping.
• Hardware & Trims: Custom logo-engraved zinc alloy rings, chlorine-resistant sliders, custom zippers, and molded bra cups.
• Order Volume: Scaled tier pricing applied at 50 pcs, 100 pcs, 300 pcs, 500 pcs, and 1,000+ units.

Every quote provided outlines fabric consumption, trim cost, cut-and-make labor, packaging, and freight separately with zero hidden middleman commissions.

We work with international banking standards designed to protect both the brand buyer and manufacturing continuity:

• Bulk Orders: 30% to 50% deposit upon digital tech pack and pre-production sample sign-off, with the balance due after final AQL 2.5 internal inspection approval prior to customs dispatch.
• Sampling Orders: 100% upfront development fee via bank telegraphic transfer (T/T), PayPal, or commercial credit card.
• Escrow Protection: We support Alibaba Trade Assurance orders, offering institutional payment protection, verified dispatch monitoring, and cargo security.

Our rapid prototype turnaround takes 2 to 3 weeks from the day your design brief, size specs, and fabric direction are finalized. Our swimwear sample fee is standardized at USD 50 per style.

We include collaborative fit-revision iterations at no added development surcharge. Once your bulk production order is placed and exceeds 100 units, the initial USD 50 sample fee is 100% credited back directly on your final production commercial invoice.

You do not need to be an apparel engineer to work with Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd. Our in-house technical department bridges the gap between creative mood boards and factory floor cutting markers. You can provide:

• Hand sketches or CAD illustrations showing front and rear views.
• Physical reference garments from existing market collections for fit benchmarking.
• Digital inspiration mood boards detailing desired coverage (cheeky, moderate, full coverage), neckline heights, and strap widths.

Our pattern makers will construct a fully graded digital tech pack complete with stitch specifications, fabric stretch allowances, seam tolerances, and size gradings from XS through 3XL.

We offer end-to-end white label and private label customization so your swimwear arrives shelf-ready for retail boutiques or e-commerce distribution centers:

• Neck & Care Labels: Soft heat-transfer silicone labels, woven jacquard damask labels, or recycled satin labels with care and fiber content compliance.
• Hardware & Metal Trims: Zinc-alloy sliders, clasps, rings, and brand logo pendants with anti-tarnish, anti-rust, and chlorine-resistant electroplating in gold, silver, rose gold, and matte black.
• Hygienic Protection Liners: Branded eco-stickers printed with your corporate logo in vegetable-based inks.
• Hang Tags & Outer Packaging: FSC-certified cardstock swing tags with safety pins, recycled frosted EVA zipper pouches, and compostable PLA polybags.

Sustainability is at the core of Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd. We keep physical yardage and greige rolls of market-leading certified sustainable textiles readily available:

• REPREVE® Recycled Polyester: Engineered from certified post-consumer plastic bottles, offering high tensile recovery, quick drying, and brilliant sublimation color penetration.
• ECONYL® Regenerated Nylon: High-end circular polyamide synthesized from reclaimed ocean ghost fishing nets and industrial nylon waste.
• Italian Carvico & JL Performance Fabrics: Ultra-fine microfibers with double two-way stretch, shape retention, and resistance to sun creams and oils.
• Textured Sustainable Knits: Eco-ribbed knits, waffle structures, crinkle jacquards, and lurex sparkle yarns tested for swimwear resilience.

International customs authorities and major department store retailers require strict chemical safety and origin audits. Through our partner mills and verified factory operations, Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd. provides verifiable certification data:

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I (Certificate SH050 230239): Certifies total absence of carcinogenic amines, heavy metals, formaldehyde, and phthalates—safe for prolonged skin contact.
• Global Recycled Standard (GRS Certificate GRC03701): Guarantees verified chain-of-custody tracking from recycled polymer feedstock to finished textile rolls.
• Lab Test Reports: Third-party SGS / Intertek colorfastness reports testing resistance to chlorinated pool water, artificial perspiration, sea saltwater, and rubbing over 200+ hours.

Yes. We operate high-precision digital sublimation printers using original Japanese Epson print heads and eco-solvent, non-toxic Italian inks. Sublimation embeds color directly into polyester and polyamide fibers at high thermal pressures, ensuring your custom artworks will never crack, peel, or fade under heavy sun or chlorine exposure.

We match colors directly against the Pantone Fashion, Home + Interiors (TCX/TPG) color library. Prior to bulk cutting, we supply physical fabric strike-offs (printed swatches) for your visual review and spectrophotometer approval.

Our standard manufacturing lead time is 15 to 20 business days following formal sign-off on your Pre-Production Sample (PPS) and final confirmation of the sizing breakdown. Custom knit fabrics or complex bespoke hardware dye runs may add 5 to 7 operational days.

For existing brand partners placing reorders with pre-existing cut patterns and in-stock core colors, we offer expedited repeat scheduling capable of shipping within 10 to 15 days to prevent out-of-stock lost sales during peak summer seasons.

Quality control at Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd. is managed entirely by our permanent in-house inspection staff, never subcontracted to third parties. We enforce four strict production checkpoints conforming to ISO 2859-1 (AQL 2.5):

1. Raw Material Gate: 100% tension relaxation and 4-point light box fabric inspection to spot color shading, weaving flaws, or stretch recovery inconsistencies before cutting.
2. In-Line Assembly Audits: Constant monitoring of stitch balance, flatlock seam tension, 4-needle 6-thread structural joins, and bartack reinforcement at critical pressure points.
3. Dimension Calibration: Measuring bust width, hip rise, leg openings, and strap extensions against your approved grading charts with strict +/- 5mm tolerances.
4. Pre-Shipment Pack Audit: Final review of swing tag placements, barcode scannability, hygienic seal adhesion, hardware finishing, and protective moisture-proof packing.

We welcome all current and prospective brand partners to our Guangzhou facility. Our workshop is located in Tongde Creative Park, Panyu District, Guangzhou—readily accessible from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport and Hong Kong high-speed rail connections.

For clients unable to travel internationally during pre-production, we coordinate real-time live video audits via Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or WhatsApp. You can examine the automated fabric spreading tables, laser cutting machines, sewing workstations, and final packing lines while speaking directly with the floor production manager.

Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd. coordinates contracted freight options to over 30 countries globally, optimizing between speed and shipping cost:

• Express Air Courier (DHL / FedEx / UPS): 4 to 7 business days door-to-door delivery. Ideal for high-priority drops, lookbook photo shoots, or initial sample runs.
• Standard Commercial Air Freight: 7 to 10 business days to major international airport cargo terminals (LAX, JFK, LHR, SYD, FRA, DXB).
• Ocean Container Freight (FCL / LCL): 18 to 28 business days transit to North American and European ports. The most cost-effective solution for bulk collections above 1,000 units.
• Cross-Border Rail Freight: 16 to 22 business days directly connecting China to Central and Western Europe.

Yes. For clients in the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, Canada, and Australia, we provide complete DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) logistics solutions. Under DDP terms, Beyond Swimwear Co., Ltd. and our licensed customs broker partners manage:

• Export documentation, export licenses, and China customs clearance.
• International freight management and marine cargo insurance.
• Destination port entry customs clearance, HS code classification (6112.41 for women's synthetic swimwear, 6112.31 for men's trunks), and payment of all import tariffs, duties, and local VAT/GST.
• Final bonded domestic trucking directly to your corporate headquarters, 3PL warehouse, or Amazon FBA fulfillment facility.