Custom Carpet OEM from China: MOQ, Sampling & Lead Times Explained

For importers, wholesalers and project contractors, "custom carpet OEM from China" usually hides three practical questions: What is the minimum order? How fast can I get a sample? And how long until it ships? This article answers them the way a factory actually works.

What "custom" includes

Custom OEM typically covers:

• Colour matching to a Pantone, yarn sample or designer render.
• Pattern / design developed from artwork or a reference carpet.
• Construction & yarn — hand-tufted, Axminster (woven), printed or carpet tiles.
• Size & format — broadloom widths, custom shapes, or modular tiles.
• Backing & performance — B1 flame retardant, anti-soil, antibacterial, recycled-textile backing.

MOQ — the honest numbers

• Hand-tufted / handmade: from about 1 m² — ideal for feature pieces and sample orders.
• Axminster (woven) & printed: generally from 20 m², depending on pattern and width.
• Carpet tiles: quoted per project — confirm with us for the exact figure.

Low handmade MOQs are the easiest way to test a design before committing to a full floor.

Sampling: 3–7 days

A proper OEM process is not "send a photo and hope". It is:

1. You send artwork, a colour reference or an existing carpet.
2. We confirm construction, yarn and backing.
3. We produce physical samples / a strike-off — typically 3–7 days.
4. You approve the strike-off. Only then does bulk production start.

Never let bulk start without an approved strike-off. It is the single cheapest form of insurance in carpet procurement.

Lead time: 30–45 days

Standard bulk lead time is 30–45 days after strike-off approval, depending on quantity and construction. Shipping from FOB Guangzhou (EXW also available). A 40HQ can carry roughly 5,000 m² of typical project carpet — useful for planning phasing and freight.

Quality and paperwork

• Pre-shipment inspection before loading.
• Fire / performance reports tied to the shipped construction.
• Export documentation prepared for your market.

What to send us for a fast quote

• Artwork or reference image
• Required construction (hand-tufted / Axminster / printed / tile)
• Size and quantity (m²)
• Colour references
• Fire / performance requirements
• Delivery market and target date

Where we fit

Guangzhou Mengaiku Carpet Co., Ltd. is a custom carpet manufacturer in Guangzhou, China, producing handmade, Axminster, printed and carpet-tile ranges for hotels, mosques and commercial projects. References include Shangri-La, Hilton, Kempinski and Crowne Plaza (Saudi Arabia).

Get a tailored quote or sample pack: reply catalog or visit our project catalogue. Ranges: Handmade · Axminster · Printed · Carpet tiles.