It depends on format and decoration. Stock components with digital print or custom labels often start at 250 to 1,000 units, while custom-molded items needing new tooling usually require 5,000 or more. In the AJ Cosmo Labs app you can filter manufacturers by MOQ so you only contact suppliers who accept small first runs, avoiding wasted sample requests on high-volume factories.
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