MOQ 50 vs 250
MOQ 50: pilot-friendly, +30–50% unit cost, fast. MOQ 250: standard, best cost-per-unit, locks in spec for 6–9 months.
MOQ 50
Low minimum: 50 units. Suitable for pilot runs, executive gifts, internal pilots. Unit cost +30–50% versus MOQ 250. Lead time often 7–12 working days. Limited to specific decoration methods (DTF, transfer, embroidery).
MOQ 250
Standard minimum: 250 units. Suitable for full-program runs, employee onboarding, conference giveaways. Best unit economics. Lead time 18–24 working days. All decoration methods available including screen-print.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. E-invoices via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio). SEPA or card via Stripe. MOQ depends on item tier. Standard lead 5–8 working days, rush production +35% delivers in 3–5 days. Milano production hub serves the whole country.
FAQ
Which one is the default?
MOQ 50 for new buyers and pilot programs; MOQ 250 for established programs or commodity repeat buys.
Can we switch later?
Yes — typical pattern is MOQ 50 for cycle 1, then MOQ 250 for cycle 2+ once spec is locked.
Does IVA 22% change?
No — IVA 22% via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio) is identical in both paths for B2B clients with valid VAT ID.
Lead time difference?
Typically 30–60% — exact gap depends on decoration method and MOQ.
Payment methods?
SEPA, wire (IBAN), credit card via Stripe (IVA 22% invoice via SdI (Sistema di Interscambio)).