Low MOQ Towel Manufacturer & Exporter - 500 Pieces from India

Our MOQ is 500 pieces per SKU (per colour and per size combination) for standard hotel bath towels. Smaller towel orders can join a run we already have in production, in that run's size, GSM and colour. White bathrobes start at 50 pieces per size. Bed linen at 200, 300 and 400 TC starts at 50 pieces per size. This is one of the lowest MOQs available from a direct OEKO-TEX-certified Indian manufacturer - trading companies and agents typically add 20–40% cost on top of manufacturer prices.

Most reputable Indian terry-towel manufacturers have MOQs of 500–1,000 pieces per SKU for their own branded or institutional specifications. Factories have this threshold because setting up looms, dyeing vats, and quality lines for smaller runs is not economically viable for either party. Some trading companies on Alibaba claim lower MOQs but typically blend orders from multiple buyers - this creates quality and traceability issues. At Anabyn, 500 pcs/SKU is genuinely our own production MOQ.

For a hotel: 500 bath towels (70×140 cm) at 500 GSM weighs approximately 250 kg and fits comfortably in 0.8 CBM - well within a single LCL (Less than Container Load) shipment. For a retailer or e-commerce brand: 500 towels at a blended FOB price of ~$2.50 is a $1,250 FOB order - easily viable for a first order or new product launch. For a hospitality distributor: 500 pcs per SKU across 3 sizes = a 1,500-piece sample order to test with accounts.

Yes, as paid samples (e.g., 2 bath towels at your requested GSM and size). We quote the sample and courier cost (DHL, FedEx, or UPS from Kerala, India) upfront, and you pay before we make them. Sample lead time is 7–14 days. We recommend sampling two GSM options side-by-side to decide your specification before placing the bulk order.

MOQ is per SKU - which means per size AND per colour. You cannot mix a 70×140cm bath towel with a 50×90cm hand towel to reach 500 pieces. However, you can place a multi-SKU order: 500 bath towels + 500 hand towels = a 1,000-piece order combining two different SKUs, each at MOQ. For very small trial runs below 500 pcs, we recommend using our product configurator to get a quote - we can sometimes accommodate 300-piece trial orders at a small premium.

A full 40ft container holds approximately 80,000–120,000 standard bath towels. At container volumes, FOB prices are typically 8–15% lower than at MOQ (500-piece) volumes. For a new buyer, we recommend starting at MOQ to verify quality, then scaling to FCL once you have confirmed specifications and your account with us. We maintain the same OEKO-TEX quality standards regardless of order size.

For towels our minimum is 500 pcs trial / 2,000 pcs wholesale. "Per SKU" means per size and colour combination. Smaller towel orders can join a run we already have in production, in that run's size, GSM and colour. Tell us your size and GSM and we will list the runs that are close. Bed linen starts at 50 pcs per size at 200, 300 and 400 TC, standard or custom sizes (250 TC subject to availability). Bathrobes start at 50 pcs per size in white, standard or custom sizes (colours on enquiry). A custom towel below 500 pieces costs more per piece, because a loom set-up and a dye lot cost the same for 100 towels or 1,000. We will tell you that plainly before you commit.

Paid, with sample and courier cost quoted upfront. Courier from Kerala to most countries runs $35–$60 via DHL or FedEx and arrives in 7–14 days. We recommend asking for two GSM weights side by side — most buyers change their mind about weight once they hold both. Your sample quote says whether the charge is credited against a bulk order.

50% advance, 50% on production completion (before dispatch). The balance falls due only once the finished goods have passed our AQL 2.5 inspection against your approved sample, and you get photos of the actual production run before you pay it. You can also appoint a third-party inspector (SGS, Bureau Veritas or Intertek, roughly $300–$500 for a single inspection) to check the goods at the specialist unit before you release the balance; we will schedule it and give them access. If a shipment does not match the approved sample, we remake or credit it. For larger orders, an L/C at sight is accepted instead.

In most countries, no — not for commercial quantities of ordinary cotton textiles. In the US, UK, EU, UAE, Australia and Canada, a business tax or VAT registration number is normally all that is required, and your freight forwarder or customs broker files the entry for you. Some markets do require an importer registration (Saudi Arabia and Egypt among them). Tell us your country and we will tell you plainly what you need before you commit any money.

FOB means the price to get goods loaded onto the ship at Cochin port — freight, duty and local delivery are on top. As a rough guide, sea freight adds $0.15–$0.45 per towel on a shared container and less on a full one; import duty is typically 6–12% depending on your country. We quote CIF (freight included) or DDP (everything included, delivered to your address) on request, so you can compare one final number instead of guessing. Our landed-cost calculator does the arithmetic for you.

Yes, absolutely. Certification is not a hoop we make you jump through — it is simply how we already manufacture. Every piece is made under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 whether you ask for the certificate or not, and it costs you nothing extra. If you do not need the paperwork, do not ask for it and nothing about your order or price changes. Buyers who supply hotel groups or EU retailers usually want the documents; an Airbnb host or a salon owner almost never does.

30–45 days for production, plus shipping. Sea freight is 10–16 days to the Gulf, 22–30 days to Europe and the UK, 28–38 days to the US east coast, and 18–25 days to Australia. Air freight cuts that to 3–5 days but costs roughly 6–8× more per kilo, so it is worth it for samples and rarely worth it for bulk. Plan on about 8–10 weeks door to door for a first sea shipment.

Fair question, and one you should ask everyone. Yes, we are a manufacturer and exporter, not a trader. We run production stage by stage through specialist units: spinning, weaving, dyeing, finishing, stitching, embroidery and labelling are each done by a unit that specialises in it, and we own the spec, the approved shade, the AQL 2.5 inspection and the shipment as exporter of record. You deal with one accountable party, not a chain of middlemen, and you can video-call the unit running your order. We will give you our IEC (Import Export Code) and GST registration to check.

Yes. Woven labels, printed care labels, embroidered logos, custom packaging and retail barcodes are all standard. Logo embroidery adds about $0.30–$0.60 per piece; a custom woven label adds about $0.06–$0.12. Private-label MOQ is 2,000 pieces per SKU rather than 500, because the label and packaging themselves carry a minimum run.