Swimwear sampling in Bali
Sampling Made Easy
Our swimwear sampling team in Bali guides you from your first designs to finished samples. We make sure the fit, grading and construction are as you expected and approved before bulk production.
65
Sampling specialists
1 to 3 weeks
Custom Samples
1 to 2 weeks
Ready designs
100+
stock colours
Our studio
Inside Our Bali Sampling Studio
Our Bali sampling studio has around 65 specialists, such as pattern makers, graphics specialists, sample sewists and product development coordinators. Some team members have over 20 years of pattern making and grading experience. Every sewist has at least ten years working with swimwear, so they understand how to assemble stretch fabrics, use special machines, and add pads and decorative finishes.
Your Collection Starts Here
After our costing team reviews your project and you pay the sampling fees, we’ll match you with a dedicated product development coordinator. She will contact you to learn exactly what you want to create before we cut any fabric or use the heat press. We give the same care to new brands and established labels.
Sample timing
Most custom samples are ready in 1 to 3 weeks, depending on our workload and the complexity of your designs, and ready designs in 1 to 2 weeks.
If your designs aren’t priced yet, start with our Getting Started page.
DIGITAL PATTERNS
2D AutoCAD Pattern Making & Grading
We create every custom pattern in-house using 2D AutoCAD, including seamless bikinis, reversible one-piece swimsuits and underwire tops, so each size fits and grades accurately. We start with the closest match from thousands of proven shapes in our pattern library and adjust it to your design. This way, you often approve your samples on the first try and save time and money.
Fit changes
Small fit changes, such as a little more coverage or a slightly thicker band, are made free on the digital pattern in minutes, and you don’t need a new sample.
Remakes
If a sample is clearly different from your approved handover, we fix the pattern and remake the sample at no extra cost.
Planning your samples
How Many To Sample
We suggest sampling 6 to 12 designs, mixing tops, bottoms and one or two one-piece swimsuits. Most brands sample more styles than they plan to launch, then keep their best ones. Sampling 10 designs instead of 6 to 8 usually takes about the same time.
6 to 12
Designs we suggest sampling
Good to know
If you are a new or very small brand sampling only one or two styles, or if you do not have a clear brand identity or sales channel yet, we may not be the right partner for you. Send us your brand name and website, and we will let you know if we are a good fit.
Your sample order
Placing Your Sample Order
Your handover
Your approved handover tells us which designs to make and which fabrics to use. For your samples, we only need the colour and size. Most brands choose black in size Small because black makes it easier to see stitching and construction issues.
Heat press
If you want your samples heat-pressed inside the back, send us your logo and a layout for your washing instructions and size guide.
Fabric and print
Colours and Prints
Stock colours
You can use any of our 100+ stock colours in any sample size, and we cut them as soon as your payment clears.
Digital prints
Custom digital prints add 2 to 3 weeks to your timeline. We recommend approving an A4 print strike-off first.
Sample pricing
What It Costs
Custom Designs
2 x Wholesale
USD 30 development fee per style
Ready Designs
2 x Wholesale
No development fees.
Delivery Costs
Shipping a sample order of up to 10 pieces costs around USD 75 to 95 by DHL Express to all ports in the US, the EU and Australia. Shipping costs depend on weight and destination. For more pieces or other countries, contact us for a quote.
The USD 30 development fee is credited to your bulk deposit for each custom style you put into production. Samples are paid upfront, and import duties are paid by you.
Check the fit before production
Receiving & Checking Your Samples
Ask someone with the right measurements for your chosen size to try on your samples and check the fit and comfort. Use our Swimwear Size Guide to make sure our sizing matches your market, and confirm any changes before bulk production.
Two sample sets
We suggest ordering two sample sets. The second set is charged at the bulk price. One set is sent to you, and the other stays in Bali, which makes edits and changes faster. Our sewing and quality control teams also use that set to check your bulk order for fit, construction and finishing.
After approval
Ready for Bulk Production
After you approve your samples and we make any final digital pattern adjustments, you are ready for bulk production. Here is what happens next:
01
We send you a bulk order proposal with timelines, quantities and costs.
02
You confirm your order and pay a 50% deposit to secure your production slot.
03
Your production fabrics and custom trims are ordered and prepared.
04
Bulk production begins, following your approved samples and specifications.
05
Pay the balance before dispatch, and your order ships to your door by DHL Express.
Help With Your Samples
If you have questions about sampling, fabrics, sizing or adjustments, contact our team or book a call with a swimwear specialist. We reply to every email within 24 hours and can help you by email, phone or video call.