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Under the China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA), qualifying apparel products manufactured in our Guangzhou factory enter Australia duty-free (0% import tariff, compared to the general 5% tariff rate). Upon dispatch, our export compliance department provides an official Certificate of Origin (COO Form AANZFTA / ChAFTA) alongside your commercial invoice and packing list. This ensures immediate zero-tariff customs processing at the Port of Melbourne or Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine).

We grade patterns using dedicated Australian sizing specifications (AU Sizes 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16) rather than US or Asian size blocks. Our pattern team accounts for key regional anthropometric factors: longer torso lengths for growth spurts, slightly higher neckline cuts to maximize UPF surface coverage, and secure hip cuts that stay put during beach play and surf sessions. Tech packs can also be adjusted to match your brand's unique proprietary dimensions.

Our flexible MOQ of 50 pieces per style and color allows you to mix sizes (e.g., 10x Size 8, 15x Size 10, 15x Size 12, 10x Size 14) within a single order. This is roughly one-eighth the order volume required by conventional swimwear plants, allowing emerging DTC labels on Chapel Street or local coastal boutiques to test new designs, launch limited-edition drops, and manage inventory without cash-flow strain.

Physical sample development costs USD $50 per style, including comprehensive pattern drafting, sample material allocation, digital sublimation proofing, and assembly. Sampling takes approximately 2–3 weeks. We offer free pattern and fit revisions until you are completely satisfied with the shape, coverage, and hand-feel. When your bulk production order exceeds 100 units, the initial sample fee is credited in full against your final bulk invoice.

We source high-density warp-knit sustainable fabrics containing permanent UV-blocking micro-structures. All fabric batches can be independently tested to the AS/NZS 4399:2020 standard, demonstrating UPF 50+ performance with over 98% UVA and UVB radiation blocked. We provide verifiable lab certification data from accredited international inspection agencies (such as SGS or Intertek) ready for your compliance records and retail packaging.

To launch your summer collection by late October or early November (ahead of Melbourne’s peak holiday rush), we recommend starting tech-pack development and sampling in May or June. Final sample sign-offs by late July allow bulk production (15–20 days) to run in August. Ocean freight takes approximately 18 days to Melbourne, with orders arriving at your distribution hub by mid-September. This timeline builds in comfortable buffer room for photoshoots, influencer seeding, and wholesale deliveries.