FCA Yiwu for 220gsm Promo Fleece Blanket Orders

Define the Named Place Before Pricing

FCA Yiwu is not a complete delivery instruction unless the named place is exact. It can mean factory pickup by a Yiwu truck, delivery to a Yiwu forwarder warehouse, or delivery to a consolidator address near Yiwu International Trade City. Those are different costs, risk points and document flows. Write the named place in the PO, not only in the email chain.

Use PO wording like this: “Incoterms 2020: FCA Yiwu, delivered to buyer-nominated forwarder warehouse: [warehouse company], [full Chinese address], Yiwu, Zhejiang, China. Seller pays inland delivery from Tongxiang mill to the named warehouse and completes China export clearance through seller’s export licence or appointed trading company. Buyer pays warehouse receiving, consolidation, international freight and destination charges unless otherwise stated.”

Under FCA Incoterms 2020, delivery at the seller’s premises is completed when the goods are loaded on the buyer-nominated carrier’s vehicle. Delivery at another named place, such as a third-party Yiwu warehouse, is completed when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer’s carrier or forwarder at that named place, ready for unloading. Unloading is not automatically the seller’s duty unless the contract, warehouse rules or local receiving agreement says the seller pays or performs it.

If the buyer wants the forwarder to collect from the mill, write: “FCA FIELDLOOM factory, Tongxiang, Zhejiang, China, loaded on buyer carrier’s truck.” If the buyer wants delivery to Yiwu, add the exact gate, warehouse contact, appointment window and whether unloading, pallet exchange, receiving tally and warehouse handling fees are for seller or buyer account.

Do not leave export clearance vague. Under FCA, the seller normally handles export clearance where required. In China this means the seller either exports under its own export licence or appoints an authorised trading company. The contract should state exporter of record, export declaration fee payer, customs commodity description owner, and which buyer documents are needed before declaration.

For blanket orders moving through Yiwu consolidation, also state who pays local delivery, warehouse receiving fees, unloading fees, relabelling fees, late-arrival charges and re-measurement charges. If these are not named, the forwarder may charge the buyer while the seller considers FCA delivery complete. For broader Incoterms cost comparison on blanket tenders, see EXW vs FOB Ningbo for airline fleece blanket tenders.

Treat Mixed Logos as Multiple SKUs

A 220gsm promotional fleece blanket is a simple product only until the artwork matrix expands. One buyer may order navy, charcoal and red blankets, each with two sponsor logos and one language variant. On the PO it looks like one blanket line. On the cutting table, print table, sewing line and carton lane it is a multi-SKU programme. If the PO says only “10,000 pcs 220gsm fleece blanket with assorted logos,” the factory has too much room to interpret the split.

Define each sellable or distributable unit as a SKU before fabric cutting. A workable SKU line includes finished blanket size, fabric colour, GSM tolerance, edge finish, logo method, logo position, folding method, inner packing, barcode requirement and carton formula. Example: SKU NY-SP-A, 120 × 150 cm, 220gsm ±5% polyester polar fleece, navy, one-side screen print 180 × 90 mm at bottom-right corner, black overlock edge, folded to about 30 × 25 cm, individual OPP bag, 24 pcs per solid-SKU carton.

The fabric weight should be calculated, not guessed. A 120 × 150 cm blanket has 1.80 m² surface area. At 220 g/m², theoretical fabric mass is 396 g before cutting loss, overlock yarn, label and bag. With ±5% GSM tolerance, fabric alone may reasonably range from about 376–416 g. Finished packed unit weight often lands around 410–470 g, depending on actual GSM, edge yarn, label set, polybag gauge and fold compression. Do not use one loose sample as the shipping weight until a sealed carton has been trial packed and weighed.

Common promotional sizes include 120 × 150 cm, 130 × 150 cm and 150 × 180 cm. A 150 × 180 cm blanket has 2.70 m² area, so the same 220gsm fabric is about 594 g before trims and packing. If both sizes are in one programme, do not mix them in the same master carton unless the carton size, count and packing list are deliberately built for that mix. Mixed sizes cause count errors, bulged cartons and unstable pallet layers.

Logo application must also be separated by SKU. Screen print, heat transfer, embroidery patch and woven label create different failure modes. Screen print on polar fleece can lose edge definition if pile height, mesh count or squeegee pressure is wrong. Heat transfers can sit cleanly on sheared microfleece but may crack, lift or leave a glossy press box if adhesive temperature, pressure and dwell time are not matched to the fabric. For decoration limits, compare custom blanket decoration methods before locking a mixed assortment.

Use a PO SKU Table Operators Can Follow

The SKU table should be part of the PO. It becomes the reference for cutting tickets, print screens, barcode labels, carton marks, inspection sampling and the forwarder receiving sheet. Keep the code short enough for carton labels but descriptive enough for operators to recognise the item.

Use a table with these columns: buyer PO, factory SKU, retail SKU if different, colour, logo code, logo method, artwork revision, finished size, edge finish, unit packing, unit barcode, pieces per carton, carton mix formula, carton number range, gross weight target, net weight target, carton dimensions and destination. If the buyer uses marketplace or retail receiving, add FNSKU, EAN or UPC separately from the factory SKU. Do not overwrite the factory SKU; both codes are needed during packing.

Avoid carton mixes above 6–8 SKU codes unless the retail reason is strong. Every additional code increases picking time and gives the inspector more combinations to verify. If mixed cartons are required, use pre-counted sub-bundles before final carton loading. A practical formula is 24 pcs/carton = 8 pcs SKU NY-A + 8 pcs SKU NY-B + 8 pcs SKU NY-C, with each sub-bundle tied, sleeved or colour-tagged before entering the master carton.

For low-volume startup orders, MOQ pressure often pushes buyers toward too many colour and logo splits. It is usually safer to reduce colour count than to accept uncontrolled mixed cartons. The commercial trade-off is covered in low MOQ startup blanket sourcing.

Control Bundling Before Carton Sealing

The expensive sorting mistake usually happens after print approval. Printed blankets are stacked by colour, then a packing operator pulls from the wrong pile. The result is a carton marked “Logo A” containing Logo B, or a 24-piece mixed carton with 20 correct pieces and 4 wrong pieces buried in the middle. A top-layer check will not catch this.

Specify a closed-loop bundling rule. Each cut bundle should carry a ticket showing PO number, SKU code, colour, logo code, quantity, operator and process route. For finished-goods packing, use physical separation: one SKU per table, one open master carton per SKU, no loose mixed-logo piles in the packing zone, and no shared reject basket between SKUs.

If screen printing is used, the print room should release blankets by counted batch. A release tag should show ink colour, screen number, approved artwork revision, quantity printed, quantity rejected and operator. For dark fleece, wet ink pick-up and pile contamination can hide small defects until brushing or folding. Inspect print edge clarity, pinholes, crocking risk on high-pigment prints and registration against the approved position tolerance.

If heat transfer is used, record press temperature, dwell time and pressure setting on the first-piece approval sheet. A typical polyester fleece transfer window may sit around 140–160°C and 8–15 seconds, but the correct condition depends on film, adhesive, pile height and press plate evenness. Too much heat can flatten pile or leave a rectangular shine mark; too little heat can cause edge lift after washing. Wash-fastness and rubbing checks can reference ISO 105-C06 and ISO 105-X12 where the buyer needs evidence rather than visual approval.

For AQL inspection, ask the factory to stage goods by carton number and SKU before the inspector arrives. AQL is usually applied under ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1; many promotional blanket buyers use General Inspection Level II, critical defects 0, major AQL 2.5 and minor AQL 4.0, but the buyer’s manual controls. Assortment verification should be a separate checkpoint, not buried inside visual defect counting. A broader framework is covered in blanket quality control inspection.

Set Inspection Tolerances in Writing

Inspection criteria should convert the PO into measurable acceptance rules. For 220gsm polar fleece promotional blankets, a practical finished-size tolerance is often ±3 cm for 120 × 150 cm and ±4 cm for 150 × 180 cm after relaxed measurement, unless the buyer’s retail pack requires tighter control. Measure after the blanket is unfolded and rested on a flat table; do not stretch the fleece to pass length.

GSM should be tested from fabric or finished blanket panels using ISO 3801 or ASTM D3776 where applicable. For this product class, specify 220gsm with a bulk tolerance of ±5% unless the tender requires a narrower band. Sampling from finished blankets must avoid overlock edges, seams, labels and printed areas because they distort the fabric mass reading.

Logo position tolerance should be written by reference point. Example: bottom-right logo, artwork size 180 × 90 mm, logo centre position 150 mm from right finished edge and 130 mm from bottom finished edge, tolerance ±10 mm. For retail programmes with visible fold presentation, ±5 mm may be needed, but it slows setup and increases rejection risk on stretchy fleece.

Carton weight and dimensions need tolerances because Yiwu consolidators often re-measure cargo for chargeable volume. For a 24-piece carton with 10.8 kg target net weight and 12.0 kg target gross weight, use N.W. ±3% and G.W. ±5%, with investigation outside range. For carton dimensions, allow about ±2 cm per side on corrugated export cartons after normal bulging; anything larger should be rechecked for overpacking, wrong carton grade or poor folding.

Barcode acceptance should be operational, not decorative. Require 100% readable carton labels during factory packing, no duplicate carton IDs, and a scan-rate check by the inspector on all sampled cartons plus all SKU-changeover cartons where practical. Reject or rework cartons with unreadable, duplicated or mismatched labels. If unit barcodes are required, sample-scan per SKU and confirm the code matches the SKU table and buyer file. For packed beach or fleece programmes with barcode-heavy receiving, similar label discipline applies to cross-border e-commerce blanket packs.

Build a Mixed-SKU Carton Sampling Plan

A normal final random inspection can miss assortment errors if the inspector pulls only easy-access cartons. Mixed-logo orders need a carton sampling map. Before inspection, the factory should provide total carton count, carton-number ranges by SKU, mixed-carton formulas and the location of any reworked cartons. The inspector should then select cartons across the beginning, middle and end of each range, not only from the front of the staging lane.

For visual workmanship, use the agreed ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1 sampling level. For assortment and barcode checks, add operational rules: open at least one carton from each SKU range, one carton from each mixed-carton formula, and all known changeover or rework cartons if the lot size is manageable. For larger lots, set a minimum such as 5–8 cartons per high-risk SKU family, then scan all carton labels in those opened cartons.

Classify defects before the inspector arrives. Critical defects can include wrong safety warning, banned packaging text, sharp contamination or mould. Major defects can include wrong SKU in carton, wrong logo, unreadable unit barcode, incorrect carton mark, severe size shortage, open seam over a specified length, print cracking, colour shade outside approved range or carton count mismatch. Minor defects can include slight loose threads, small fold marks, low-risk carton scuffing or minor label skew that does not affect scanning.

For 220gsm fleece, also check pilling and shedding expectations if the buyer will wash or distribute repeatedly. Buyers that need a formal anti-pilling target can specify ISO 12945-2 or an equivalent method, with a grade agreed against the use case. Promotional giveaways often accept a different handfeel and pilling risk than retail throws, but the PO should not be silent. Related fleece weight and performance choices are discussed in fleece weight throw blanket programmes.

Use a Numeric Carton Example

A worked carton plan removes ambiguity between production, inspection and Yiwu receiving. Example order: 9,600 pcs of 120 × 150 cm, 220gsm polyester polar fleece blankets, 24 pcs per carton, individual OPP bag, overlocked edge, three colours and four logo variants. Trial-packed carton: 58 × 40 × 50 cm, 0.116 CBM, target N.W. 10.8 kg, target G.W. 12.0 kg.

SKU split: NY-A navy Logo A 2,400 pcs = 100 cartons, C/No. 001–100; NY-B navy Logo B 1,200 pcs = 50 cartons, C/No. 101–150; CH-A charcoal Logo A 2,400 pcs = 100 cartons, C/No. 151–250; RD-C red Logo C 1,200 pcs = 50 cartons, C/No. 251–300; MIX-ABC mixed red Logos A/B/C, 8 pcs each per carton, 2,400 pcs = 100 cartons, C/No. 301–400. Total: 400 cartons, about 46.4 CBM and about 4,800 kg gross weight before pallet weight.

The packing list should match carton-number ranges exactly. Do not list only “400 cartons promotional blankets.” The Yiwu warehouse receiving team should see the same logic on the outer carton, packing list and scan file: PO number, carton ID, SKU, quantity, carton number range, gross weight, carton dimensions and destination reference.

A practical scan file can use these fields: PO, supplier, factory SKU, buyer SKU, carton ID, carton number, units per carton, colour, logo code, unit barcode, carton barcode, carton dimensions, gross weight, net weight, destination, truck plate, delivery date and seal number if sealed truck service is used. CSV or XLSX is usually enough if the warehouse can import it; PDF-only files force manual entry and create errors.

Photo evidence should cover: finished folded unit by SKU, unit barcode close-up, opened carton showing counted bundles, sealed carton face with mark, carton side with dimensions, weighing scale display, full staging lane by carton range, truck loading sequence and signed warehouse receiving note. These photos are not decoration; they are the fastest way to resolve a disputed shortage or wrong-SKU claim after consolidation.

Align China Export Documents

For China export, the commercial invoice, packing list, export declaration and forwarder booking data must describe the same cargo. The HS code should be proposed by the exporter or customs broker based on fibre content, construction and use. A 100% polyester fleece blanket is commonly handled under a synthetic textile blanket category, but buyers should not force an HS code from a previous country file without broker confirmation.

Keep the commodity description consistent: “100% polyester fleece blanket, 120 × 150 cm, 220gsm, promotional use” is better than switching between “rug,” “throw,” “fabric product” and “gift item.” Inconsistent descriptions invite customs questions and make destination clearance harder. If the buyer needs brand-free export documents for a promotion, confirm whether logo descriptions still need to appear for customs or buyer import records.

Exporter name consistency matters. If FIELDLOOM or the producing mill exports under its own licence, the seller name, exporter name and chop should align with the invoice flow. If an appointed trading company appears on the export declaration, the buyer should know before shipment because the customs exporter may differ from the manufacturing site shown on inspection reports, production photos or social compliance documents.

The commercial invoice and packing list should reconcile by PO, SKU, quantity, carton count, gross weight, net weight and CBM. For mixed cartons, show the carton formula or attach a carton-level packing list. Do not let the forwarder rebuild the packing list from warehouse measurements after cargo arrives; by then SKU-level mistakes are harder to correct.

If buyer-nominated forwarders request special document wording, provide it before final packing. Late requests for a different exporter, consignee, notify party, HS code, currency, carton count or product description can delay export declaration and create mismatch between factory labels and customs paperwork. For shipping timeline controls, see custom blanket lead times and shipping.

Control Yiwu Warehouse Handover

Yiwu consolidation warehouses run on appointments and receiving cutoffs. Add the warehouse contact, phone number, appointment window, latest acceptable arrival time, unloading rule and after-hours charge rule to the delivery instruction. A truck arriving at 16:50 for a 17:00 cutoff may be treated as next-day receiving, even if the seller considers the cargo delivered.

Before truck dispatch, send the forwarder the packing list, scan file, cargo photos, truck plate, driver phone, estimated arrival time and carton count. Ask the forwarder to confirm whether the warehouse will scan carton IDs, count cartons only, or weigh and measure again. These are different levels of receiving evidence.

At handover, the driver should obtain a warehouse receipt showing date, time, PO or booking number, carton count received, visible damage notes and receiving staff signature or stamp. If the warehouse refuses a detailed receipt, ask for a WeChat confirmation from the named receiving contact plus photos of unloaded cargo at the warehouse lane. Contractually, this supports the point that goods were placed at the forwarder’s disposal at the named place.

Set discrepancy escalation rules in advance. If Yiwu warehouse reports shortage, damage, wet cartons, missing marks or barcode mismatch, the forwarder should notify both buyer and seller within 24 hours with photos, affected carton IDs and receiving tally. Seller should respond with packing photos, scale photos and dispatch records. Buyer should decide whether to accept, rework at warehouse, return to mill or hold cargo before consolidation.

Do not mix unverified cartons from multiple POs on one truck unless the truck manifest separates them. A simple manifest should show loading sequence, PO, carton range, carton count, CBM and gross weight. For FCA Yiwu, that manifest is often the only bridge between factory final inspection and forwarder consolidation.

Buyer PO Annex Checklist

Use this annex as a direct RFQ or PO attachment for 220gsm promotional fleece blankets moving FCA Yiwu. Fill blanks before deposit payment: product size ___; fabric ___ gsm ±___%; colour list ___; logo method ___; artwork revision ___; edge finish ___; unit packing ___; pcs/carton ___; carton size target ___; G.W./N.W. target ___; carton dimension tolerance ___; barcode file name ___; carton label format ___.

Incoterms clause: “Incoterms 2020: FCA [exact named place], [full Chinese address]. Delivery completion, unloading responsibility, warehouse receiving charges, export clearance party, exporter of record and document deadline are as stated in this PO annex.” Add whether the named place is the factory loaded onto buyer carrier or a Yiwu third-party warehouse with goods placed at the carrier/forwarder’s disposal.

SKU and packing controls: attach SKU table with carton-number ranges; define solid cartons and mixed-carton formulas; require no unapproved SKU substitution; require one SKU per packing table or physically separated bundle lanes; require colour-tagged or tied sub-bundles for mixed cartons; prohibit duplicate carton IDs.

Inspection controls: state standard ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1, General Inspection Level II unless buyer manual differs; critical defects 0; major AQL 2.5; minor AQL 4.0; separate assortment check by SKU range; barcode scan pass required for all sampled carton labels and all opened unit barcode samples; carton count, weight and dimension checks recorded with photos.

Document and handover controls: commercial invoice and packing list must match PO, SKU, carton count, G.W., N.W. and CBM; HS code to be confirmed by exporter/customs broker; exporter name or trading company to be disclosed before shipment; scan file to include PO, SKU, carton ID, quantity, weight, dimensions and destination; warehouse appointment and cutoff confirmed before dispatch; signed or stamped receiving proof required after Yiwu handover.

Frequently asked

Who is responsible for export clearance under FCA Yiwu? Under FCA Incoterms 2020, the seller normally completes export clearance where required. In China the seller may use its own export licence or an authorised trading company, but the PO should state the exporter of record, document deadline and who pays declaration service fees.

When is delivery completed at a third-party Yiwu warehouse? For FCA delivery to a named place that is not the seller’s premises, delivery is completed when the goods are placed at the disposal of the buyer’s carrier or forwarder at that named place, ready for unloading. Unloading is not automatically included unless the contract or warehouse receiving terms make it the seller’s responsibility.

What AQL levels are practical for 220gsm promotional fleece blankets? Many buyers use ANSI/ASQ Z1.4 or ISO 2859-1, General Inspection Level II, with critical defects 0, major AQL 2.5 and minor AQL 4.0. Mixed-logo orders should add separate SKU, assortment and barcode checks because normal visual AQL sampling may not catch carton mix errors.

What carton tolerance should buyers allow? For a 24-piece 120 × 150 cm 220gsm fleece carton, a practical starting point is net weight ±3%, gross weight ±5% and carton dimensions about ±2 cm per side after normal corrugated bulging. Larger deviations should trigger count, GSM, size, folding or carton-grade checks.

What should be included in the scan file for Yiwu consolidation? Include PO, supplier, factory SKU, buyer SKU, carton ID, carton number, quantity per carton, colour, logo code, unit barcode, carton barcode, dimensions, gross weight, net weight, destination, truck plate and delivery date. The file should match the packing list and carton labels exactly.

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FCA Yiwu for Promotional Fleece Orders