Who This Guide Is For
This guide is for overseas boutiques, apparel brands, marketplace sellers and gift buyers sourcing a wholesale silk bandana in 70x70cm — the single most re-ordered square size in our catalogue. It covers what the 70×70 format actually is, how it compares with the 53×53 and 90×90 squares, the real MOQ split between ready stock and custom print, the specification sheet you should be reading before you commit, and a realistic production-to-door timeline. If you have ever been quoted a “silk” bandana that arrived feeling like polyester, or lost a season waiting on a sampling loop, the sections below are written for you.
Key Takeaways
- 70x70cm (28″ x 28″) is the all-round square: big enough to knot at the neck, wear as a head scarf, or tie on a bag — and it ships as a light 33 g per piece, which keeps express freight per unit low.
- Two MOQ paths: ready-stock designs start at 1 pack = 10 pcs per style/colour; custom digital print from your own artwork starts at 500 pcs per design.
- Catalogue depth is real: 50 designs in the 70x70cm 100% silk bandana category, 25 in the heavier 70cm crepe de chine satin version, and 57 in the 53x53cm square.
- Timeline: stock dispatches in 24–48 hours; custom sampling runs 7–14 days and bulk production 25–30 days; express transit is typically quoted at 7–14 days to major markets.
- Woven silk squares classify under HS 6214 — the exact duty depends on the destination country and fibre content, so always confirm the current rate with your broker before you price the landed cost.
What Is a 70x70cm Silk Bandana, and Why Is That Size the Workhorse?
Direct answer: a 70x70cm silk bandana is a square silk scarf measuring 70 by 70 centimetres (about 28 x 28 inches) that sits in the middle of the size range — large enough for a full neck knot, a head wrap or a bag tie, yet small enough to retail as an impulse accessory. It is the size buyers re-order most often because it works across three customer uses instead of one.
In our own range the 70x70cm square is cut at 33 g per piece in 100% mulberry silk (SKU example: XYF-SIL-069), printed with eco-friendly reactive digital printing and finished with neat tailored edges. That weight matters commercially: at 33 g a master bag of 10 pieces stays under a quarter of a kilogram, so per-unit express freight remains a small fraction of your landed cost even on a trial order.
The practical consequence for your buy plan is simple — if you can only stock one square size, stock 70×70. Add 53×53 as the “entry price” option and 90×90 as the premium statement piece only after you see which way your customer base leans.
How Do 53×53, 70×70 and 90×90 Squares Compare?
Direct answer: they differ in fabric weight, styling range and price ladder far more than they differ in print cost. Use this table to build a three-tier assortment rather than three random SKUs:
| Size | Approx. weight | Primary uses | Role in your range | Catalogue depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53x53cm | 22 g | Neck accent, hair tie, bag charm, kids | Entry / gift price point | 57 designs |
| 70x70cm | 33 g | Neck knot, head scarf, bag tie, wrist | Core volume driver | 50 designs |
| 90x90cm | 77 g (silk twill) | Shoulder wrap, full head coverage, statement | Premium / hero SKU | Separate twill category |
One nuance worth planning for: within the 70cm family there are two constructions. The standard 70×70 is the 33 g mulberry silk square. A heavier 70cm crepe de chine satin version runs around 35 g with neat tailored edges (25 designs), and there is a 50 g version with a scalloped lace border. Crepe de chine has a matte, slightly pebbled face and more body; the standard silk satin face is glossier. They photograph very differently, so decide which one matches your brand imagery before you mix them in one drop.
What Should Be on the Specification Sheet Before You Order?
Direct answer: six lines — fibre content, size tolerance, fabric weight, print method, edge finish and packing. If a supplier will not put all six in writing, you are buying a surprise.
| Spec line | What it should say | Why it matters to you |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre content | 100% silk / 100% mulberry silk | Drives the legal care and fibre label in EU and US markets |
| Size | 70x70cm (28″ x 28″) | Determines which styling claims you can make in listings |
| Fabric weight | 33 g/pc (standard) or 35 g (crepe de chine satin) | Your freight estimate and the perceived quality in hand |
| Print method | Reactive digital printing | Colour fastness and how fine your artwork can be |
| Edge finish | Neat tailored edges (or scalloped lace) | The first thing a customer touches; sloppy edges read as cheap |
| Packing | 1 pc / OPP bag, 10 pcs / master bag | Whether you can ship direct to customers or must repack |
How Much Does a Wholesale Silk Bandana Cost?
Direct answer: think in relative bands, not fixed numbers. Wholesale unit cost on a silk square typically lands somewhere around one-third to one-fifth of the retail ticket, and it steps down as quantity climbs — but the two variables that move the number most are (1) whether you take stock or custom print, and (2) how many units per design you commit to.
| Tier | MOQ | Unit price level | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trial / stock test | 10 pcs per style & colour (1 pack) | Highest per unit | Marketplace testing, capsule drops, new brands |
| Regular reorder | 100–500 pcs across designs | Mid | Boutiques with a proven bestseller list |
| Custom / bulk | 500+ pcs per design, 1,000+ mixed | Lowest per unit | Private label, chains, subscription boxes |
Custom print carries a setup component (colour separation and strike-off) that stock designs do not, which is exactly why the custom MOQ sits at 500 pcs per design — below that the setup cost per piece outweighs the saving. Stock designs, by contrast, are sold from 1 pack of 10 with no custom MOQ at all.
How Long Do Sampling, Production and Shipping Actually Take?
Direct answer: ready stock leaves the factory in 24–48 hours; a custom program needs 7–14 days for sampling plus 25–30 days for bulk; international express is then typically quoted at 7–14 days to major markets. Plan your calendar on the longest leg, not the shortest.
- Stock pick & QC: dispatched within 24–48 hours — no sampling required.
- Custom sampling / strike-off: 7–14 days from approved artwork.
- Bulk production: 25–30 days after sample sign-off.
- Final inspection & packing: 1–2 days (1 pc / OPP bag, 10 pcs / master bag).
- International express: typically 7–14 days to major destinations; some services and countries are quoted longer, and we ship to 77 countries on DAP / EXW / FOB terms.
The takeaway for a seasonal drop: if you need goods in hand by a fixed date, count backwards from bulk (25–30 days) plus sampling (7–14 days) plus transit. A custom 70×70 program is realistically a 6–9 week decision-to-door cycle; a stock reorder is a two-week one.
Can I Custom-Print or Private-Label a 70×70 Bandana at Low MOQ?
Direct answer: yes, on two distinct paths. Path A — relabel stock: take any of the 50 in-stock 70×70 designs from 1 pack (10 pcs) per style and add your own brand label, hangtag or retail-ready barcoded gift box. This is the fastest way to put a branded silk bandana on shelf without a print setup. Path B — custom print: supply your artwork and we run reactive digital printing from 500 pcs per design, with a strike-off sent for approval first. Full OEM (your own construction, size, weight and fibre spec) is available above that. See the OEM & private-label scarf supplier page for the side-by-side comparison.
What Do Buyers Get Wrong About Silk Bandanas?
Direct answer: three things repeat every season. First, fibre claims. “Silk-feel” is not silk. If your listing says silk, the sewn-in fibre label must state 100% silk or an accurate blend — otherwise you fail EU and US textile labelling rules and invite marketplace takedowns. Second, weight blindness. Two suppliers can both quote “70×70 silk” at 22 g and 35 g; the lighter one will drape differently and read cheaper in hand. Always compare g/pc. Third, dye-lot drift. Reactive digital printing is consistent, but if you reorder a design months later, ask for a fresh strike-off or a retained reference sample so your second run matches your first on shelf.
A Pre-Order Checklist for Your First 70×70 Buy
- Fix the construction first: standard 33 g mulberry silk, 35 g crepe de chine satin, or 50 g lace-border.
- Pick 3–5 designs across at least two colour families so your first drop does not look monochrome.
- Order 1 pack (10 pcs) per design for stock, or plan 500 pcs per design if you are going custom.
- Confirm the fibre label and care wording you need for your market (hand wash cold, line dry in shade, cool iron on reverse, do not bleach, dry clean acceptable).
- Ask for the HS classification (woven silk squares fall under HS 6214) and get the current duty rate from your own broker.
- Request studio product images — wholesale customers are authorised to use our photos and video on their own Shopify, website or social channels.
- Lock the incoterm (DAP / EXW / FOB) before you compare freight quotes.
About the Supplier
XY Fashion (Yiwu Miyu Apparel Co., Ltd.) — a Yiwu, Zhejiang source factory wholesaling scarf / hijab / head wrap and selected modest wear, with OEM/ODM support. The 70x70cm silk bandana range runs 50 in-stock designs at 33 g in 100% mulberry silk, MOQ from 1 pack (10 pcs) for stock and 500 pcs per design for custom print, with global express typically reaching major markets in 7–14 days. For a quote, the print catalogue or a sample, email mike@xy-fashion.com or WhatsApp +86 153 8174 1977.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ for a wholesale 70x70cm silk bandana?
Ready-stock designs start at 1 pack of 10 pieces per style and colour, with no custom MOQ. Custom digital print from your own artwork starts at 500 pieces per design.
How much does a 70x70cm silk bandana weigh?
The standard 100% mulberry silk version is 33 g per piece. The heavier crepe de chine satin version is about 35 g, and the lace-border version runs around 50 g.
Can I mix different prints in one order?
Yes on stock. You buy per pack of 10 in the same style and colour, and you can combine multiple packs across different designs in one shipment to build a balanced first order.
What is the lead time for custom-printed 70×70 bandanas?
Sampling and strike-off take 7–14 days from approved artwork, then bulk production takes 25–30 days. Express transit is additional and typically quoted at 7–14 days to major markets.
Which HS code applies to silk bandanas?
Woven silk squares and bandanas generally fall under HS 6214. The exact sub-heading and duty rate depend on fibre content and destination country, so confirm the current rate with your customs broker.
Wholesale & bulk orders
XY Fashion is a scarf manufacturer supplying wholesalers, boutiques and brands worldwide. Explore our wholesale programs:
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