Factory at a Glance

Key operational metrics and capacity data for our Dongguan manufacturing facility.

120+

Skilled Workers

Production Lines

60,000+

Bags / Month Capacity

500

Minimum Order Quantity

30-35

Days Production Lead Time

7-14

Days Sample Development

8 hrs

Quotation Turnaround

2013

Year Established

Capability Metric	Specification	Notes
Factory Area	5,000+ sqm (54,000+ sqft)	3 floors: cutting, sewing, finishing & QC
Total Workforce	120+ employees	90+ production, 15+ QC, 10+ R&D/sales, 5+ management
Sewing Machines	80+ industrial machines	Lockstitch, overlock, bar-tack, button, zipper, RF welding
Production Lines	6 dedicated lines	2 backpack lines, 1 cosmetic bag line, 1 cooler/waist line, 2 flexible lines
Monthly Capacity	60,000+ pieces	Varies by bag complexity; simple totes up to 100,000/mo
Standard MOQ	500 pieces per style/color	300 pieces possible for simple designs at premium pricing
Sample Lead Time	7-14 working days	Sample fee credited on first bulk order of 500+ units
Production Lead Time	30-35 days after PPS approval	Expedited 20-25 days available for rush orders
Quality Standard	AQL 2.5 (major), AQL 4.0 (minor)	Third-party inspection by SGS/Bureau Veritas available
Certifications	ISO 9001-aligned, BSCI social-compliance aligned	GRS-aligned options for RPET products; FDA compliant materials for cooler bags

Industrial sewing production line with operators sewing custom bags at the Merris Dongguan factory — Dedicated sewing lines with 80+ industrial machines — lockstitch, overlock, bar-tack and RF welding

Manufacturing Services

Full-spectrum OEM and ODM capabilities from concept to bulk production.

OEM Manufacturing

Produce bags exactly to your complete technical specifications, tech packs, blueprints, or physical reference samples. You retain full design ownership and IP.

Full tech pack execution
Custom material & hardware sourcing
Private label & custom branding
Design IP protection contract

ODM Manufacturing

Leverage our in-house R&D team to develop original bag designs based on your conceptual brief, target market analysis, or competitive benchmarking.

Concept & sketch development
Material & construction recommendation
3D rendering & virtual mockups
Prototype refinement cycles

Custom Design & Prototyping

In-house design and sample workshop with dedicated pattern makers, sample sewers, and material specialists. From first sketch to approved pre-production sample.

Pattern making & grading
Material swatch sourcing
Multiple sample refinement rounds
Pre-production sample (PPS) approval

Bulk Production

6 dedicated production lines with skilled sewing operators, line supervisors, and inline QC. Capacity to handle 500-piece startup orders to 50,000+ piece enterprise bulk orders.

Cutting: die-cut & manual precision cutting
Sewing: lockstitch, overlock, bar-tack, RF welding
Printing: silkscreen, heat transfer, embroidery
Finishing: trimming, turning, quality inspection, packing

Quality Control

Three-stage quality inspection process: incoming material inspection (IQC), in-process quality control (IPQC), and final random inspection (FQC) per AQL 2.5 standards.

Incoming material verification
Inline production monitoring
Final AQL 2.5 random inspection
Third-party inspection coordination (SGS, BV, QIMA)

Shipping & Logistics

Flexible shipping options from our Dongguan factory to global destinations. Coordinate with your freight forwarder or arrange full DDP delivery to your warehouse.

FOB Shenzhen / Guangzhou / Yantian
LCL & FCL ocean freight coordination
Air freight for urgent orders
Customs documentation & compliance support

Die-cut and manual precision cutting of fabrics in the Merris bag factory — Die-cut and manual precision cutting prepares every component to spec before sewing

Production Process

Our standardized 5-stage manufacturing workflow ensures consistent quality and on-time delivery.

Material Sourcing & IQC

Source fabrics, hardware, zippers per spec. Incoming quality inspection verifies material weight, color, and compliance.

Cutting & Preparation

Die-cut or manual precision cutting. Pattern matching, fusing, and component preparation per production order.

Sewing & Assembly

Dedicated production lines with skilled operators. Inline QC at each station. Printing and embroidery integrated in-line.

Finishing & FQC

Trimming, turning, final inspection per AQL 2.5. Defect correction, functional testing (zippers, buckles, seams).

Packing & Shipping

Individual polybag, hangtag application, carton packing. Final carton inspection, loading, and shipping documentation.

Quality inspector checking stitching, zippers and hardware on finished custom bags — Inline QC and final AQL 2.5 random inspection at the finishing stage

Product Categories We Manufacture

Specialized production capabilities across 8 core bag categories with dedicated equipment and expertise.

Product Category	Monthly Capacity	Key Equipment / Expertise	Common Materials
Backpacks	20,000+ pcs	Bar-tack machines, EVA foam molding, padded strap assembly	600D/1680D polyester, ballistic nylon, RPET, canvas
Duffel Bags	15,000+ pcs	Heavy-weight sewing, shoe compartment assembly, waterproof zipper	Oxford fabric, 600D polyester, waterproof TPU coating
Cosmetic Bags	25,000+ pcs	RF welding, clear TPU/PVC fabrication, small component assembly	Clear TPU/PVC, vegan leather, RPET, nylon
Cooler Bags	10,000+ pcs	RF welding, EPE/XPE foam lamination, PEVA lining, leak testing	420D polyester, EPE foam, PEVA food-contact lining
Waist Bags	15,000+ pcs	Elastic waistband assembly, small zipper installation, reflective taping	420D/600D polyester, clear TPU, neoprene, RPET
Tote Bags	30,000+ pcs	High-volume flat sewing, handle reinforcement, custom printing	Canvas, cotton, RPET, 600D polyester, non-woven
Wallets	20,000+ pcs	Precision small-parts sewing, card slot assembly, RFID lining	PU leather, genuine leather, vegan leather, fabric
Laptop Bags	10,000+ pcs	Padded compartment assembly, shockproof EVA molding, USB port integration	1680D ballistic nylon, 600D polyester, PU leather, RPET

Packed custom bags and cartons ready for shipment in the Merris factory warehouse — Finished goods individually packed, carton-packed and ready for ocean or air freight

Merris Manufacturing Capabilities