Frequently Asked Questions: Design And Customisation
Can we change the pattern, color and add our logo?
Yes. We can alter the bikini style, color and add your logo but that may fall under the custom design service if it’s a print we don’t have.
Can you please let us know your MOQ per style, size and color?
There are no minimums per style when placing a wholesale order or private label order. There is only an MOQ when producing your own bikini from scratch which is 120 bikinis.
Can you reproduce a style simply off of photos we send?
Yes. Absolutely. The more pictures you send (front, side, back view), the easier it will be for us to duplicate. Some clients share short video clips of bikinis explaining everything in much greater detail.
Can you send us a print catalog or a look book so we can see the designs available?
Printing and mailing catalogs is an outdated way of sharing images. It’s costly and a waste of resources. We share our swimwear catalogs online, as a pdf file, or upload them to any relevant photo sharing platform such as google photos or dropbox.
Do you have a step by step manual that explains the process or do we just look at the styles on your website, pick a fabric design an get a prototype made?
Yes, we can send you a step-by-step guide. We have a prototype manual and we will be in constant touch to guide you on every step of the way.
Do you have more models and colors to choose from?
Yes, we have more models and colors in stock which can be shared in an email.
Do you make custom pieces for children's swimline?
Yes, absolutely. We can produce a children’s swimline including styles with matching mother and daughter prints.
Do you offer exclusive swim patterns?
Yes, we can offer exclusive prints and develop your own exclusive pattern if you like. Exclusive prints tend to cost more and take longer to produce.
Do you take care of the order and fulfilment, i.e. ship directly to our customers internationally?
We work closely with Fedex who collect your packed orders and ship them to any address you provide. We’ll provide you with an online tracking number.
How many orders need to be placed in each style and size?
There are no conditions or limits on styles, colors and sizes. The only amount you have to meet when placing a private label order is for a total of 80 bikinis and for a custom design order 120 pieces per style.
How much, on average, do you charge for a bikini and swimsuit of our own design?
We charge $150 to prototype your bikini. The cost of your own swimsuit depends on the bikini you want designed. Historically, it can be anywhere from $17 to $27.
How much would the sampling process cost for a top and bottom solid color set and how much with a pattern?
There is no difference in price although print patterns tend to be a few dollars more as they require more color dye and an elaborate screen printing process.
I would like to create a custom maternity swimsuit.
We can produce maternity swimsuits. This falls under our custom design program and as with any swimsuit designed from scratch, the minimum quantity order is 120 sets or one-pieces. If you can dream it, we can produce it including burkinis, curvy styles, resort, string or micro bikinis.
Is the 120 minimum for custom designed bikinis for sets or separate tops and bottoms?
We count one bikini as a set. That is, the bottom plus top count as one piece
Is there room for changing colors and doing different designs on the bikinis?
Yes. The sky's the limit. We can source just about any color or print you like. This fall under our custom design swimwear offering.
We have our own swimwear designs. Do you charge extra to produce our own designs in comparison to using one of your own pre-designed styles?
We simply charge a prototype fee of $150 to ensure your swimwear design is exactly how you want it to be prior to us producing it in quantities. It takes into account labor, time and material resources needed to reproduce your swimwear design. It’s non-refundable but you get to keep the bikini. If you think about it, it costs less than a brand bikini so it turns out to be accessible for just about everybody. Imagine if you could dream of a bikini you wished to own but couldn’t find it anywhere in the market, one that you can call your own creation or adaption of a popular one for just $150. It’s possible and a reality. You can do that with us.
What colors solids and prints do you offer?
We stock most solid colors, and several animal and floral prints. We can also source colors and prints we don’t have in stock.
What is the cost of a custom designed bikini?
After you send us your design, we'll provide you with an estimate of how much it will cost to reproduce them in quantities. Only after we actually prototype the bikini can we share the precise amount it will cost since we first have to factor in the time, labor and amount of material required to produce the bikini.
You offer design and prototyping in-house. Can this step be skipped if we already have our designs?
No because we would have to prototype it to make sure we can reproduce them to your standard prior to them entering into production. Keep in mind that we don’t profit or make money off of prototyping.
How are the sizes different from continent to another?
Sizes Our sizing chart has served clients over the years. It’s not perfect but provides a good sense of how our sizes run. It’s hard to be accurate because of the Lycra stretch factor. The important thing to note is that Brazilian sizes tend to run one size smaller so a US Small is sold as a Medium in Brazil. Most of our tops have adjustable back and shoulder straps so if you’re in between sizes, you can still get that perfect fit. You can’t generalize with sizes but it’s fair to note that our XS is ideal for petite women. Perhaps young teenagers or Asian women. Our Small and Mediums fit comfortably for most women between the ages of 18-35 years of age and our Large size is suitable for slightly larger women but not necessarily overweight