Short Answer
Short answer: To get a custom hair accessories quote, send the product category, reference image or design, material, dimensions, color or Pantone direction, logo needs, quantity per style, packaging format, destination, and target timeline. These details help a manufacturer confirm whether OEM, ODM, or private label production is the right route.
1. Product Category
Start with the exact category. A quote request for custom hair clips needs different inputs from a quote request for custom hair ties and scrunchies, custom headbands, or custom claw clips. Name the product type first, then list the style family: barrette, snap clip, bobby pin, claw clip, satin scrunchie, velvet scrunchie, ribbon tie, spiral tie, padded headband, or embellished headband.
2. Reference Image, Design, or Sample
Reference images make quoting faster because they show shape, proportion, construction, finish, and intended style. You can send a sketch, moodboard, existing sample, product photo, catalog image, or rough design direction. For exact OEM hair accessories, a tech pack or physical sample is useful. For early ODM or private label development, clear photos and notes can be enough to begin. If the route is unclear, compare OEM vs ODM hair accessories before sending the RFQ.
3. Material and Finish
Material affects cost, sampling, lead time, appearance, and quality checks. For hair clips, common directions include custom acetate hair clips, resin, acrylic, zinc alloy, brass, fabric wrap, and velvet finish. For custom hair ties, buyers may choose satin, velvet, cotton, grosgrain, silk, nylon, elastic, printed textile, or wrapped fabric.
Finish should be named separately from material. Useful details include gloss, matte, velvet wrap, gold or silver plating, painted color, printed pattern, soft textile finish, or polished acetate edge.
4. Dimensions and Functional Details
Include length, width, height, opening size, elastic diameter, fabric width, bow size, or any important proportions. If exact measurements are not available, send a reference image next to a ruler or describe the intended use. A clip for thick hair, a mini clip set, and a children's accessory do not need the same size or holding strength.
Functional notes are especially useful. Tell the supplier whether the item should hold thick hair, avoid creasing, sit flat on a retail card, fit inside a pouch, or match an existing collection.
5. Color, Pantone Direction, and Print
Color instructions can be a Pantone code, fabric swatch photo, brand color guide, product photo, or seasonal palette. Pantone matching and custom print work should be discussed early because feasibility depends on material type, fabric availability, print method, order quantity, and approval timing.
If the order includes multiple colors, list quantity per color and per style. This helps the supplier judge whether the color plan fits the MOQ and production route.
6. Logo and Branding
Logo information should include the artwork file, preferred placement, size, color, and method if known. Hair accessories can use printed logos, engraving, embossing, metal logo plates, woven labels, printed labels, branded cards, hang tags, stickers, pouches, boxes, inserts, and carton marks.
If you are not sure which logo method fits the product, share the retail goal. A boutique card, gift pouch, e-commerce set, and wholesale carton each need a different branding decision.
7. Quantity, Packaging, and Destination
Atelier Trim's standard MOQ starts from 200 units per style. Final minimums depend on product category, material, customization level, packaging, and schedule. Quantity should be listed by style, color, and SKU, not only as a total order number. For a deeper explanation, review what MOQ means for custom hair accessories.
Packaging details should cover OPP bag, printed card, hang tag, pouch, retail box, barcode sticker, insert, carton mark, and packing ratio if required. Destination country matters because it affects shipping terms, carton planning, documentation, and delivery timing.
Custom Hair Accessories RFQ Checklist
| Information | What to Send |
|---|---|
| Product category | Hair clip, hair tie, scrunchie, headband, claw clip, or mixed assortment |
| Reference | Photo, sketch, tech pack, sample, moodboard, or existing product direction |
| Material | Acetate, resin, metal, fabric, satin, velvet, cotton, ribbon, elastic, or other target material |
| Dimensions | Length, width, thickness, opening size, elastic size, or reference scale |
| Color | Pantone code, swatch, brand palette, print artwork, or photo reference |
| Logo | Logo file, placement, label size, print method, engraving, plate, or packaging-only branding |
| Quantity | Units per style, color, SKU, and total order expectation |
| Packaging | Card, hang tag, pouch, box, OPP bag, barcode, insert, carton mark, and packing ratio |
| Destination | Country, preferred shipping term, deadline, and launch date |
| Target delivery date | Launch calendar, required sample date, bulk delivery window, or retailer deadline |
Can You Get a Quote Without a Tech Pack?
Yes. A tech pack is helpful, but it is not always required for the first quote conversation. Atelier Trim's custom hair accessories manufacturing process can begin from a design, tech pack, reference sample, sketch, or product photo. The more specific the reference, the easier it is to confirm a realistic production route.
If you do not have a tech pack, send the clearest possible product reference, desired size, material direction, color plan, logo needs, packaging idea, quantity per style, destination, and target launch date. The supplier can then tell you what still needs to be confirmed before sampling.
How Atelier Reviews a Brief
Atelier Trim reviews the category, reference, material, size, color, logo, packaging, quantity, destination, and target delivery date together. The goal is to decide whether the project should follow an OEM, ODM, or private label route before sampling starts.
Sampling
Custom hair accessory samples usually take 7-14 business days after the brief is confirmed. Sampling is used to check material, color, function, logo placement, packaging presentation, and any details that may affect bulk production.
Quote and Timeline
For a comparable budget, review the seven manufacturing cost factors and specify which product, development, packaging, and delivery costs the quote should include.
A quote depends on product category, material, dimensions, color development, logo method, quantity per style, packaging format, destination, and delivery timing. For custom hair clips, bulk production is usually 25-35 days from sample approval; for custom hair ties, bulk production is usually 20-30 days from sample approval.
Common RFQ Mistakes
- Sending only a product photo without size, material, or quantity.
- Listing total order quantity without style, color, or SKU breakdown.
- Leaving logo, packaging, barcode, or carton requirements until after sampling.
- Sharing a launch date without a required sample approval deadline.
FAQ
What information do I need to get a custom hair accessories quote?
Send product category, reference image or design, material, dimensions, color or Pantone direction, logo needs, quantity per style, packaging format, destination, and target timeline. These details help confirm MOQ, sampling route, lead time, and quote inputs.
Can I get a quote without a tech pack?
Yes. A quote can often start from a reference sample, design image, sketch, or moodboard. A tech pack is useful for exact OEM production, but early RFQs can begin with clear photos and practical order details.
What should I send for logo and packaging quotation?
Send logo files, placement preference, label or card size, packaging reference, barcode or insert needs, and whether the product will be sold as a single item, set, retail card, pouch, box, or export carton program.
Send Your Custom Brief
For product and pack approval together, use the packaging preparation checklist to confirm cards, pouches, boxes, barcode labels, and export carton details.
For a faster response, prepare the quote checklist before contacting Atelier Trim. Buyers sourcing custom hair clips, custom hair ties, private label scrunchies, custom headbands, custom claw clips, or mixed accessory programs can send one consolidated brief for review.