01 · Commercial Reference Pricing
Women’s Swimwear Price List (US$ with GBP Planning Guide)
All manufacturing agreements and export billings are settled in US Dollars (USD). Indicative GBP benchmarks are provided below for UK brand founders to estimate margins, retail markups, and landing costs.
| Product Category | Quoted Factory Price (US$) | Indicative GBP Guide | Specifications & Inclusions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bikini Tops & Bottoms | $13.00 – $15.00 | £10.00 – £11.50 | Premium lining, clean finish or zigzag stitching, hygienic barriers |
| One-Piece Swimsuits | $18.00 – $23.00 | £14.00 – £17.50 | Full front & back lining, internal elastic, contoured cup options |
| Performance Rashguards | $18.00 – $24.00 | £14.00 – £18.50 | UPF 50+ UV protection, flatlock durable seam construction |
| Complete Swim Set (Top + Bottom) | $26.00 – $30.00 | £20.00 – £23.00 | Matched colorway sets, zero minimum quantity per size breakdown |
| Production Tier | Order Volume | Unit Price (Top / Bottom) | Indicative GBP | Branding & Packaging Package |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Collection | 100 – 249 pcs | $16.00 | £12.00 | Standard care labels & individual compostable polybags |
| Core Base Volume | 250 – 499 pcs | $13.00 | £10.00 | Heat-transfer care label + woven size labels |
| Brand Growth Tier | 500 – 999 pcs | $12.00 | £9.00 | Free custom heat-transfer label, custom hygiene liner & hang tag |
| Scale Production | 1,000 – 2,999 pcs | $10.00 | £8.00 | Full brand hardware, custom tag cords & customized outer packaging |
| Enterprise Volume | 3,000+ pcs | Contact Team | Custom Quote | Dedicated production line, priority cutting & tiered volume rebates |
02 · Pre-Production & Development Surcharges
Transparent One-Time Development Fees
We uphold total cost clarity with no hidden technical surcharges. All initial CAD grading and digital prototyping fees are clearly outlined prior to kickoff.
| Development Service | Standard Fee (USD) | Estimated GBP | Technical Scope & Commercial Terms |
|---|---|---|---|
| Custom Pattern & 2D CAD Grading | $99.00 | £74.00 | Full digital pattern creation across UK sizes. 50% credited back into bulk production. |
| Custom Prototype Sample | 3x Bulk Quoted Price | Variable | 1 master fit sample dispatched via DHL to client + 1 sealed factory gold seal copy. |
| Pre-Production (PPS) Approval Piece | 2x Bulk Quoted Price | Variable | Produced alongside production line run to confirm final sewing assembly. |
| Print Strike-Off & Fabric Swatch Test | $25.00 | £19.00 | High-resolution strike-off on Italian recycled fabric using OEKO-TEX® eco inks. |
| Precision Engineered Print Placement | $35.00 | £26.00 | Engineered alignment setup for symmetry-critical or panel-locked swimwear graphics. |
03 · Sizing Specification Matrix
Official British Standard Swimwear Size Chart
Our pattern engineering aligns with British high-street and boutique designer sizing specifications. All dimensions represent physical body measurements in centimeters.
| Measurement Area | XS (UK 4–6) | S (UK 6–8) | M (UK 8–12) | L (UK 12–14) | XL (UK 14–16) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical UK Dress Size | UK 4 – 6 | UK 6 – 8 | UK 8 – 12 | UK 12 – 14 | UK 14 – 16 |
| Recommended Bra Cup | A – B | B – C | B – C | C – D | D+ |
| A · Full Bust (cm) | 81 – 85 cm | 85 – 89 cm | 89 – 94 cm | 94 – 99 cm | 99 – 104 cm |
| B · Underbust (cm) | 66 – 70 cm | 70 – 74 cm | 74 – 79 cm | 79 – 84 cm | 84 – 90 cm |
| C · Natural Waist (cm) | 63 – 67 cm | 67 – 71 cm | 71 – 76 cm | 76 – 81 cm | 81 – 87 cm |
| D · Full Hip (cm) | 89 – 93 cm | 93 – 97 cm | 97 – 102 cm | 102 – 107 cm | 107 – 113 cm |
04 · UK International Logistics & Customs
DHL Express Direct to London & Across the United Kingdom
Balidao Swimwear Co., Ltd. provides full export documentation, air waybill tracking, and commercial invoices compliant with HMRC standards.
Est. $1.20 / piece
Average air transit cost equates to approximately £1.00 per unit for 300+ piece shipments. Transit duration: 4 to 5 business days direct to your UK address.
$50.00 – $150.00
Fast-tracked DHL Express sample courier (approx. £38 – £115) delivering fit prototypes and fabric swatches straight to your UK studio with live door-to-door tracking.
HMRC Clearance
Orders are shipped under DAP terms. UK buyers should anticipate 1 to 3 days for HMRC import VAT and duty processing upon flight arrival.