The easiest way to get samples now is on our shop (skip having to think about order forms or complex MOQ and pricing). Read 'How To Use Our Shop' and you can have your order ready today.
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Sampling (sample development) is when we develop your design ideas into a product: the shape, fit, construction, stitching method – all the details that come together into a finished sample for your inspection.

For this purpose we have a dedicated sampling room to create your fit and salesman samples that’s run separately from production.

We have no MOQs on samples. Sample orders vary, anything from 2 to 25 samples but the average order is 6-10 samples. It’s up to you and your needs. Most of our clients will order all samples in the same size as their fitting model. But you can also vary sizes if you are interested to see our grading or seek to do a wide-size range.

The quickest, easiest and most affordable designs come from our already developed range you can see them in our catalog or on our shop.
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You can order ‘salesman samples’ (samples ready to shoot/display/promote) directly using the fabrics & colors or prints that you want.
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LEAD TIME

Shop: 3 days
​Manual: 1-3 weeks*
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​Why use the online shop?
Made in days, discounted and free shipping above $200.
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​Why manual?
If you want to customise our ready designs further than possible in the shop or if you want to combine with custom designs.
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LEAD TIME
​3-4 weeks* per sample round - expect 2-3** months total
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For Custom Design we’ll first create a ‘fit sample’ in white or black color (to secure the fit). Most samples are approved on their first round, but if it's not approved we offer revision for $49/ round of revision. Alongside your fit sample we’ll make a second sample copy which we call a ‘keeping sample’. The keeping sample is already included in our sample fees. This means you do not need to return any samples to us for revision or for bulk production approval which saves us all time, effort and shipping costs.

Note to designers
We accept DXF (Gerber/AutoCAD) and DGS file formats for CAD. Your own format for tech packs are also very welcome.

* Using non-Bali Stock fabrics adds 3-4 weeks to sample lead time and might add extra costs. Current conditions apply to all lead times including fabric availability, current load, holidays and other variables. Exact lead times will be confirmed directly to you when you order.
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** Sample stage will start when we confirm your payment in our Bali Swim account.

Please also expect an additional lead time with every sample revision.

It’s really up to you. But if this is your first business and you have little or no experience in fashion then we do recommend you to focus on Ready Design either partially or fully. You can still customize them a lot and the range is wide. This leaves more time, budget and energy to focus on the establishment, marketing and development of your brand rather than design think. You can still customize them .

If you are on a slim start-up budget – go with our shop. There are no development costs and combined with free shipping, it can really add up to some major savings. The shop also has a low MOQ of 100 for bulk orders.

However, if you have any dream designs that you want to turn into a real product, this is where we can take your line further with your own custom swimwear design and turn that imagination into a successful business.

When you order samples you should order a mock-up & print-strike service of all prints that you're interested in using. We send you a digital mockup for proportion (size) approval, and then we make a trial-print, a 30x30cm swatch to send you – so that you can eye the quality/colors of the print. Read more about prints here.
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​Undeveloped prints will significantly delay the start of your bulk order - so make sure it's done with your samples.

During sample development you should also is to finalise all your labelling needs such as heat press or cut-away labels, hang tags, hygiene liners, gift bags and so on. This can be done alongside your products, to save time later. Find out more about custom brand labels and packaging here.

If you want accessories on your product then you should specified so when you developed your sample. Additional ring and slider for adjustable straps, hooks for removable straps and so on, these can be custom branded too but you have to process them as soon as possible.

​Undeveloped labels and accessories will significantly delay the start of your bulk order - so make sure it's done with your samples.
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Send to [email protected] when completed.

Sample Order Form ↓

Column 1: Style Code
This is simply a short code for your style. E.g, If my brand was called Super Swim and this is my first style, I may call it SS01.

Column 2: Style Name or Note
Give your particular style a name. It’s not a must, but can be helpful to describe the style to yourself and us, your manufacturer. Note, could be a comment on the design or a detail for the sample order.

Column 3: Bum Coverage
Only for Ready Designs – mark down the bum coverage you like: full, medium or cheeky.

Column 4: Outside Fabric
Do you want the sample in Bali Swim fabric? Carvico VITA? Bali Swim Corduroy REPREVE? See our fabrics here.

Column 5: Color/Print
If this is your first Custom Design sample and you want to develop fit then we suggest making it in white or black. If it’s Ready Design however we can develop it in colors and prints. If so, you must mark down this in this column.

Column 6: Inside Fabric
What fabric do you want on the inside? Most often it’s the same fabric as on the outside. If the outside fabric is a textured fabric however the inside should be flat: E.g. Outside is Carvico Pantelleria and inside is Carvico VITA; or outside is Bali Swim Crinkle, inside Bali Swim Matte. If outside is printed VITA PL then inside is usually Carvico VITA, you are welcome to change the fabric combination depending what fabric you use for the rest of the collection.

Column 7: Inside Color/Print
Inside color is most frequently the same color as the outside. But it can also be a matching tone, e.g. Outside is Carvico Ibiza in Bianco and inside is Bali Swim Matte in White. It's not very common that you use prints on the inside as it can make the product more expensive.

Column 8: Size
What size do you want your samples in? If you have a fitting model, or you yourself will fit the style, then you should use this size. We recommend to sample all styles in the same size, so that you are aware of our sizing.

Sample Spec ↓

Directions are at the top of the spec. Copy 1 spec per design you wish you develop. The minimum requirement for your custom design sample spec are image references front/side/back + notes on design adjustments.
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Please send your sample order to [email protected]