How a custom towel order works
From the first brief to a packed, export-ready shipment: what we need from you at each stage, what we check on our side, and what is confirmed in the quotation before anything goes into production.
- 100 pcsMOQ on stock all-over printed towels
- ≈ 2–3 wksLead time on stock all-over printed towels, after approval
- QuotedMOQ and lead time for other custom towels
- Sample firstMost projects run a strike-off or pre-production sample
Before you request a quote
A good brief gets you a precise quotation faster. You don’t need every answer. If parts of the specification are still open, send what you have and we will propose options.
What we need
- Product type
- Target size
- Quantity
- Artwork or a reference towel
- Intended use
- Delivery country and target date
Helpful if you have it
- A preferred fabric or towel weight
- Label and packaging requirements
- Colour references for key brand colours
Six stages from brief to shipment
The exact flow can vary with the product, but every order passes through the same checkpoints.
- 01
Send your brief
YouArtwork, specifications or a reference towel.
MiraReview product type, size, weight, artwork and packing requirements.
- 02
Define the towel
YouConfirm construction, size, weight and quantity, or ask us to propose them.
MiraClarify the construction before sampling or pricing. The quotation confirms MOQ, lead time and shipment details.
- 03
Artwork & sample
YouPrint-ready files, or the logo and placement you want.
MiraCheck files for scale, bleed and colour, then run a strike-off or pre-production sample.
- 04
Approval
YouSign off print colours, hand feel and specifications.
MiraDocument the approved specification so repeat orders match the first run.
- 05
Bulk production
YouNo action needed. Production follows the approved specification.
MiraPrinting or weaving, cutting, sewing and finishing; branding and labels applied.
- 06
QC & export prep
YouConfirm delivery details.
MiraCheck during production and again before packing; plan cartons, marks and documents for the destination.
Ordering all-over printed towels? Their detailed production steps and artwork guide are on the all-over printed towels page.
MOQ and lead-time guidance
General guidance only. Exact figures for your project are set in the quotation and depend on product type, size, fabric and printing method.
| Order type | Minimum order | Lead time |
|---|---|---|
| Custom towel programmes | Confirmed in the quotation | Confirmed in the quotation, based on specification and schedule |
| All-over printed towels (stock 250 GSM construction) | From 100 pcs | Approx. 2–3 weeks after order approval |
| Non-stock or custom fabrics | Confirmed in the quotation | Approx. 4–5 weeks after approval |
For all-over printed towels, monthly capacity generally ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 pieces, depending on dimensions, construction, artwork, finishing and schedule. Large campaigns are best planned in advance.
Quality control and export packing
Towels are checked through production and again before packing, so what leaves the factory matches what you approved.
- Colour & print clarityAgainst the approved sample.
- Stitching & edgesHems, seams and edge finishing.
- Size & weight consistencyWithin the agreed specification.
- Absorbency & hand feelAs signed off at approval.
- Shrinkage where relevantFor constructions where it matters.
- Packing & carton accuracyLabels, packs and carton quantities.
Export-ready from Bursa
Production and export preparation run from Bursa, Türkiye, and we ship worldwide. Cartons, marks and documentation (commercial invoice, packing list and any certificates your market asks for) are prepared around your destination and shipment requirements.
Compliance documentation
Mira Towels works with STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX® and GOTS certification. Each certificate covers the articles, materials and sites named in its scope, so we confirm which one applies to your towels before you order.
Certifications
STANDARD 100 by OEKO-TEX®A product certification: the articles listed on the certificate are tested for harmful substances. It does not cover every towel automatically, so we confirm which articles in your programme it includes.
GOTSGlobal Organic Textile Standard for organic cotton textiles. A towel can be sold as GOTS certified only when its fibre content and the certificate scope allow it, which we confirm per order.
Other buyer requirements
- ISO 9001If your programme requires quality management documentation, tell us in the brief and we review it during quotation.
- ISO 14001Environmental management requirements are reviewed in the same way, where a buyer or project asks for them.
Certificate numbers, validity dates and scope details are shared during quotation or approval.
Ordering questions
More buyer questionsCan I order below the minimum order quantity?
Tell us your quantity anyway. MOQ is set per project according to product, size, fabric and printing method, and the quotation states what is possible for your design. On the stock all-over printed construction it starts at 100 pieces.
How do I compare towel quotes from different manufacturers fairly?
Give every supplier the same specification (size, weight, fabric, print method, labels and packaging) so each quote prices the same towel. A complete brief makes that comparison straightforward.
What is the most common mistake when ordering custom towels?
Skipping or rushing sampling. Approving a strike-off or pre-production sample for colour, print and hand feel before bulk prevents the most expensive surprises.
Will a repeat order match the first one?
That is the purpose of the approval stage. We document the approved specification so repeat orders are produced to the same standard as the first run.
Ready to send a brief?
Send the artwork, target size, quantity and packing requirement. We reply with questions or a proposed construction.