IMMEX certified | MOQ: 300 units per style
Swimwear manufacturing glossary
This glossary defines the swimwear manufacturing terms buyers use when sourcing private label and custom swimwear in Mexico. Each term is written for brand owners preparing a quote, tech pack, sampling brief, or production order.
IMMEX certified
3 facilities
Tijuana | Guadalajara | Mexico City
US, Canada, worldwide
- Tech pack
- A technical document that tells a manufacturer how to make a garment, including measurements, construction, materials, trims, grading, labels, colorways, and artwork.
- MOQ
- Minimum order quantity. Swimwear.mx has an MOQ of 300 units per style.
- CMT
- Cut, make, trim. A manufacturing model where the buyer usually supplies materials and the factory cuts, sews, and finishes the garments.
- FOB
- Free on board. A trade term that defines when goods transfer from seller to buyer for freight responsibility and cost.
- Full-package
- A manufacturing model where the factory can support development, sourcing, sampling, production, packaging, and logistics.
- Gusset
- A fabric insert used in bottoms or activewear to improve fit, comfort, durability, or coverage.
- Sublimation
- A printing process that transfers dye into fabric, commonly used for polyester-based performance and swim products.
- REPREVE
- A branded recycled fiber often used in performance and swimwear fabrics.
- ECONYL
- A regenerated nylon fiber used in premium recycled swimwear fabrics.
- Lycra Xtra Life
- A stretch fiber option designed to improve resistance to chlorine, sunscreen, and fit loss. Availability must be confirmed.
- Grading
- The process of scaling a sample pattern into a full size range.
- Marker
- A cutting layout that arranges pattern pieces on fabric to reduce waste.
- AQL
- Acceptable quality limit. A statistical inspection method used to decide whether a production lot meets agreed quality standards.
- Lab dip
- A dyed fabric color sample submitted for buyer approval before bulk fabric production.
- Bill of materials
- A list of all materials needed for a garment, including shell fabric, lining, elastic, thread, trims, labels, and packaging.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order quantity for custom swimwear?
Swimwear.mx has a minimum order quantity of 300 units per style. This MOQ applies to private label swimwear, custom cut and sew swimwear, white label swimwear, and most product categories including bikinis, one-pieces, trunks, kids swimwear, rash guards, and activewear.
How much does it cost to manufacture a bikini in Mexico?
Pricing starts at $12 per unit for basic styles, with most orders falling between $12 and $30 per unit depending on fabric (standard nylon-spandex vs. recycled fabrics like REPREVE or ECONYL), design complexity (number of components, printing, custom hardware), and order volume. Exact per-unit pricing is provided with your quote.
How long does swimwear production take?
Lead times depend on design complexity and order volume - typically 2–4 weeks for samples and 6–10 weeks for bulk production. Your exact timeline is confirmed with your quote.
Can US and Canadian brands import swimwear from Mexico duty-free?
Finished swimwear made by Swimwear.mx can ship duty-free to the United States and Canada under USMCA/CUSMA when rules of origin and documentation requirements are met. IMMEX also supports duty-deferred import of materials into Mexico for export manufacturing.
Where are your factories located?
Swimwear.mx operates facilities in Tijuana, Guadalajara, and Mexico City, Mexico. No street addresses are published for owner safety. Client visits are available by appointment through the contact form.
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