In short
The direct answer
Three commercial questions decide whether a linen project is feasible on your timeline: how little can be ordered, how long approval takes, and how long production runs. They are connected — custom color raises the minimum, sampling adds weeks before production starts, and a fixed opening date works backwards through all of it. This page gives the confirmed reference figures and the arithmetic to plan with.
Key takeaways
What a buyer should retain
- MOQ applies by item, size, color and construction—not only to the total order value.
- Sampling and approval occur before the bulk-production clock begins.
- Custom color, jacquard, embroidery and packaging can create separate production minimums.
- Plan backwards from the required delivery date and confirm material availability and current scheduling.
Decision framework
Questions this guide helps the buying team resolve
MOQ is per item and per size, not per order
Minimums apply to each item in each size and color, because each is a separate cutting and sewing run. Twelve sizes of one sheet is twelve minimums, not one. Consolidating to fewer sizes is usually the single most effective way to bring a small program within reach.
Custom work raises the effective minimum
A bespoke dye color is bounded by dye-lot size, not piece count. Custom jacquard is bounded by loom setup. Custom embroidery is bounded by digitizing and setup cost rather than volume. Where your quantity sits below a viable threshold, the review will say so and offer the realistic alternatives instead of accepting the order and substituting quietly.
Sampling has a published time and cost reference
Standard samples take 7–14 days after specification or artwork approval; complex custom samples take up to 21 days. The fee is USD 30–80 per sample or style and is refundable after a confirmed bulk order. International courier charges are separate.
Lead time is a chain, not a single number
Confirmed references run approximately 15–35 calendar days for production depending on product and quantity. On top of that sit fabric availability, sampling and approval, inspection and packing, and international freight — where rail to Europe and sea freight differ substantially. Plan the whole chain.
Peak season is real and it is predictable
Order books tighten before major holiday periods and around Chinese New Year, when production pauses and the weeks either side are congested. A program that must land in Q2 is much easier to schedule if it is confirmed in Q4 than in March.
Reorders are faster than first orders
Once the specification is released and the sample approved, both sit on file. A repeat order skips technical review and sampling and enters the schedule directly — which is why the documentation from the first order is worth keeping precise.
Published reference minimums and production lead-time ranges
| Product | Reference minimum | Reference lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel flat sheet | 50 pieces per confirmed variation | 15–30 calendar days |
| Hotel pillowcase | 100 pieces per confirmed variation | 15–30 calendar days |
| Hotel duvet insert | 30 pieces per confirmed variation | 20–35 calendar days |
| Hotel bath towel | 100 pieces per confirmed variation | 20–35 calendar days |
| Terry or waffle bathrobe | 50 pieces per confirmed variation | 20–35 calendar days |
| Square or round tablecloth | 50 pieces per confirmed variation | 15–30 calendar days |
These are reference figures from confirmed product records, not automatic acceptance terms for every specification.
Evidence: B3 · BOREDON
Order-planning sequence
| Stage | Decision required | What can delay release |
|---|---|---|
| Technical review | Material, construction, dimensions and quantity | Missing specifications or conflicting requirements |
| Sampling | Sample type and approval criteria | Custom materials, color or revised construction |
| Material preparation | Approved fabric, fill and trims | Supplier availability and production minimums |
| Bulk production | Released technical and packing documents | Order mix, machine load and change requests |
| Inspection and packing | Acceptance criteria and carton plan | Failed checks or late destination requirements |
Evidence: B3 · BOREDON · B5 · BOREDON
Evidence and sources
References used in this guide
BOREDON figures are linked to the corresponding factory, product or testing page. External standards link to the issuing organization. Order-specific performance remains subject to the released specification, approved sample and applicable test method.
- B3Published Product SpecificationsBOREDON
Confirmed sizes, materials, MOQ and lead-time ranges from the C1 product database.
- B5Quality Control ProcessBOREDON
Specification release, in-process inspection, final inspection and packing controls.
- B2Equipment & Reference CapacityBOREDON
Published equipment counts and reference output, subject to specification and scheduling.
Buyer FAQ
Questions buyers ask about this topic
What is BOREDON's minimum order quantity?
It varies by product: 50 pieces minimum for sheets, duvet covers, bathrobes, inserts and tablecloths; 100 pieces minimum for pillowcases, towels and napkins. Regular MOQs are 100 and 300 pieces respectively. Minimums apply per item, size and color.
What do samples cost?
The sample fee is USD 30–80 per sample or style and is refundable after a confirmed bulk order. International courier charges are separate. Standard samples take 7–14 days after approval; complex custom samples take up to 21 days.
What are the payment terms?
T/T terms are 30% deposit and 70% before shipment. For orders above USD 50,000, an L/C at sight is accepted.
How long does production take?
Final lead time is confirmed after BOREDON reviews the product specification, quantity, customization, order mix and current production schedule.
Can you meet a fixed hotel opening date?
Often, but only if the chain is planned backwards from it: freight, inspection, production, approval and sampling each need their window. Send the opening date early and the schedule can be assessed honestly against the current order book rather than optimistically.
When was this guide last reviewed?
Reviewed 4 August 2026. MOQ and lead-time figures are confirmed references and are re-confirmed per order against specification and current scheduling.