MOQ Guide for Natural Wallcoverings

MOQ by Material Type

Multi-material orders are welcome. Each material must meet its individual MOQ, but logistics and documentation are consolidated into a single shipment.

Why Do MOQs Exist?

Natural wallcoverings are handcrafted products. Unlike printed wallpapers that can be run in small batches on digital presses, natural wallcoverings require:

• Fiber sourcing — raw materials (grass, sisal, wood, cork) are procured in batch quantities from agricultural suppliers.
• Dye lot consistency — natural fibers absorb dye differently across batches. A minimum volume ensures consistent color across your order.
• Loom setup — weaving looms require calibration for each weave pattern. Setup time is fixed regardless of order size.
• Backing lamination — applying paper or non-woven backing requires minimum run lengths for quality adhesion.

How to Reduce Your First Order

1. Start with Standard Colors

Our in-stock standard colors have no custom setup costs, which allows more flexible quantities. Custom colorways require lab dips, dye testing and dedicated production runs — hence the dedicated 50-roll (≈250 m²) minimum per color.

2. Combine Materials

If your project uses multiple materials (e.g., grasscloth for guest rooms + sisal for corridors), each material meets its own MOQ but shares a single shipment. This can make a combined order more economical than ordering from multiple suppliers.

3. Request a Trial Order

For new buyers evaluating our products for the first time, we offer trial order flexibility. Contact us with your project details and we'll work out a reduced initial order that lets you assess quality before committing to full MOQ volumes.

4. Use Our Sample Program First

Before placing a production order, take advantage of our 4-tier sample program:

• Digital samples (free) — emailed within 24 hours
• Physical swatch pack ($45 DHL, credited on first order)
• Production proofing panels (1 m × 0.91 m)
• Complimentary specifier kit (for qualified distributors)

MOQ for Repeat Orders

After your initial order, repeat orders benefit from:

• Same MOQs — no increase for established buyers
• Dye lot matching — we retain your color reference for batch consistency
• Volume discounts — automatically applied above 1,000 m² per material
• Faster lead times — established patterns ship in 15–20 working days

Frequently Asked MOQ Questions

Can I mix colors within one material's MOQ?

For stock patterns, smaller per-color quantities can be discussed on a first trial. Each custom colorway must meet its own 50-roll minimum — every custom color is a dedicated dye-lot run.

What's the MOQ for a single color?

Standard color: 50 m² minimum per color (within the overall MOQ). Custom colorway: 50 rolls (≈250 m²) per color.

Is the MOQ measured in rolls or square meters?

We quote in square meters (m²) for clarity. A standard grasscloth roll is 0.915 m × 5.5 m ≈ 5.0 m² per roll. So the 50-roll custom minimum works out to about 250 m².

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