Product sourcing.
Managed through delivery.

No. EZ Source is a U.S.-based sourcing and production management company with an on-the-ground team in China.

Because we are not tied to one facility, we choose the factory and production path that best fit your product, quantity, quality standard, and timeline.

No. EZ Source is a sourcing and production management company. Clients come to us with a defined product need, and we find the right factory and production path, then manage sampling, production, quality control, and delivery.

We do not create brands, develop original product designs, or sell our own products.

If you already buy through PPAI suppliers or domestic wholesalers, factory-direct sourcing can still work for both small and large promotional-product orders. Timing usually matters more than quantity. If the schedule allows, we can usually make it work.

• Lower cost: Removing layers from the supply chain and handling production and decoration at the source can create substantial savings.
• More control: You have greater control over materials, fit, color, branding, packaging, and construction.

Our fastest in-stock product with logo decoration was delivered within one week of order placement, but we are not a next-day supplier. For next-day needs, domestic inventory is usually more practical.

The most useful information is:

• What the product is for and how it will be used
• Your expected quantity and required delivery date
• Your desired quality level, must-have details, and target budget, if one has been set
• Any available samples, specifications, measurements, logo files, artwork, or packaging requirements

Not every detail needs to be finalized before the first conversation, but the product itself should be clearly defined. We do not develop original product designs from a general idea or inspiration image alone.

Minimums depend on the product and how it is made. Stock products with branding can often be produced in lower quantities.

For fully custom products, around 300 units is often the most cost-effective starting point, but it is not always a hard minimum. Smaller runs may be possible at a higher unit cost.

Most of our work involves larger-volume or recurring production. We take on smaller custom runs selectively when the product, budget, and production path make sense.

Nearly every custom project includes a physical sample before bulk production.

We confirm the materials, construction, color, decoration, labeling, and packaging. You review the sample, we make any necessary revisions, and final approval is confirmed before production begins.

Depending on the product, approval may also include fabric swatches, lab dips, print strike-offs, embroidery samples, or packaging samples. For simple logo decoration on a stock product, detailed photo approval may be sufficient.

We do not wait until final inspection to look for problems.

• Before production: The approved sample, artwork, and specifications become the standard.
• During production: My team in China and I track the details most likely to drift, from materials and measurements to color, construction, decoration, and packaging.
• Before shipment: The finished order is inspected against what was approved.

If a change affects quality, cost, or timing, we bring it to you before moving forward.

Lead time depends on the product, quantity, level of customization, and season.

Simple branding on an available stock product can sometimes be completed within days, while fully custom production generally takes several weeks. Custom materials, molds, complex construction, or additional sampling require more time.

Timing begins after the final sample, artwork, quantity, and production details are approved; we provide a project-specific schedule before you commit.

Express courier or air freight usually takes 3 to 10 days after dispatch. Sea freight generally takes 15 to 35 days, depending on the route, customs clearance, and final delivery.

When timing is tight, part of an order can go by air while the balance ships by sea.

You can use your own freight forwarder or ask us to manage the shipment.

• Quote options: Production only, coordination with your freight forwarder, or a complete landed cost including freight, duties, customs clearance, and final delivery.
• Samples and development: Paid before work begins.
• Production orders: Smaller orders may require full payment; larger orders typically begin with a deposit, with the balance due before shipment.

All costs and payment terms are confirmed before the project begins.