China Custom Manufacturing Wiki
Practical sourcing and production decision guides for buyers ordering custom products from China. This Wiki focuses on supplier evaluation, sample approval, quality control, packaging, printing, and private label order planning rather than basic glossary definitions.
Supplier Evaluation
How to Negotiate With Chinese Suppliers for Custom Product Orders
Negotiation with Chinese suppliers should not start with the lowest unit price. For custom products, buyers should first define the specification, sample rules, packaging scope, quality checkpoints, delivery window, and payment milestones. A lower price is only useful when the supplier can still protect the sample standard, production consistency, and shipment schedule.
Supplier Evaluation | Updated 2026-06-13What to Ask a Chinese Supplier Before Starting Custom Production
Before starting custom production, buyers should ask questions that reveal supplier capability, not just price. The best questions confirm whether the supplier has made similar products, what information is needed for an accurate quote, how samples are approved, how quality is controlled, and what risks can affect delivery.
Quality Control
Sampling
Packaging
Specification Preparation
How to Choose Logo Printing Methods for Custom Products
The best logo method depends on the product material, surface shape, order quantity, color count, durability requirement, and target price. Buyers should not choose a method only because it is popular. The right method is the one that fits the product surface, brand standard, and production volume.
Specification Preparation | Updated 2026-06-13DTG vs Screen Printing for Custom Products: When Buyers Should Use Each Method
DTG and screen printing serve different buying situations. DTG is useful for detailed artwork, small runs, and fast design testing on suitable fabrics. Screen printing is often better for larger quantities, stronger color coverage, simple designs, and lower unit cost at scale. Buyers should choose based on artwork, fabric, quantity, durability, and target price.