Short answer: Private labeling heated eye masks takes 4–7 weeks from inquiry to shipment: sampling with your logo and packaging runs 7–15 days, mass production 30–40 days, and the industry-standard MOQ is 1,000 pcs per model. Setup costs are mostly sampling and box tooling — the real investment decision is the first order quantity. Hi9Bot quotes private label programs with the full cost breakdown within 24 hours.
Private label is the fastest way to own a heated-eye-mask brand without a factory: you choose models from an existing engineering platform, put your brand on product and packaging, and sell through your channels. This article explains exactly what it costs, what the timeline looks like and where buyers lose money.
What “Private Label Heated Eye Mask” Actually Includes
With a capable manufacturer, private label goes far beyond a sticker:
- Product branding: logo print or heat-transfer on the mask, laser logo on controllers, custom woven labels
- Color program: standard colors from stock; custom PMS colors from MOQ
- Packaging: fully designed retail gift box (your artwork or our design team), inserts, manuals in your market’s language and compliance layout
- Optional extras: herbal pouch add-ons, gift-with-purchase sleeves, display cartons
True ODM work — changing heating zones, temperature curves or timer logic — is available at program volume for buyers who need differentiated specs.
MOQ: Why 1,000 pcs Is the Standard
The 1,000 pcs MOQ per model is not arbitrary. It covers the fixed costs a factory carries per production run: material setup, heating-film cutting dies, logo screens and box printing plates. Below 1,000 units, either the unit price rises sharply or the customization depth shrinks to stock goods.
| Order Stage | Typical Quantity | What You Get |
|---|---|---|
| Sample | 1–5 pcs | Catalog sample or proto with your logo mock-up |
| First order | 1,000 pcs/model | Full private label, mixed colors within MOQ |
| Re-order | Below 1,000 possible | Returning-buyer re-orders supported (Hi9Bot policy) |
| Multi-model line | 1,000 × models | Assortment programs across USB + battery versions |
Budget tip: rather than 500 pcs of five models, run 1,000 pcs of two models — one USB, one battery — and let sell-through data pick the next extension.
Cost Structure: Where the Money Goes
Factory prices are quoted EXW and depend on customization depth. A practical budget model for a first private-label order:
| Cost Item | When | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Samples & courier | Week 1–2 | Small; credited against bulk in many programs |
| Box design & plates | Before production | One-time; reused on re-orders |
| Product unit price × qty | Production | EXW; battery models price above USB |
| Freight & clearance | Post-production | Battery SKUs need lithium air-freight docs |
Because prices move with spec and volume, serious suppliers quote per program rather than publishing one-size numbers — that is why Hi9Bot works on request-based quotations with a 24-hour turnaround.
Timeline: 4–7 Weeks From Inquiry to Shipment
| Phase | Days | What Happens |
|---|---|---|
| Inquiry & spec lock | Day 0–2 | Models, colors, packaging agreed; quotation confirmed |
| Sampling | Day 3–17 | Proto sample with logo and box mock-up (7–15 days) |
| Sample approval | Day 18–21 | You approve or iterate once |
| Mass production | Day 22–61 | 30–40 days incl. QC; inspection support available |
| Shipping | After QC | Air for launch urgency, sea for cost |
Three Mistakes That Burn First-Time Buyers
- Skipping the test report check. Far-infrared and temperature claims need third-party reports (emissivity, wavelength band). Verify before the deposit — here is what valid documentation looks like.
- Ordering five models at minimum depth. A tight two-model launch with proper packaging outsells a diluted five-model line with generic boxes.
- Ignoring battery logistics. Cordless masks carry lithium battery handling requirements for air freight; your supplier should raise this before you book freight, not after.
Start Your Private Label Program
Send Hi9Bot your brand deck, target market and quantity — you will receive matched models (six heated eye mask SKUs, USB and battery), the private label cost sheet and a sampling plan through the inquiry form. The full line shares one 9µm far-infrared platform with 0.89 emissivity test reports, so your brand story is backed by documents, not adjectives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I private label with my own packaging design?
Yes. Send print-ready artwork or brief our design team; retail boxes are fully custom from the first order.
How many colors can I mix in the 1,000 pcs MOQ?
Colors mix freely within one model at MOQ — e.g. 400 black, 300 purple, 300 blue is acceptable.
Do you support exclusive molds or proprietary specs?
Program-level exclusivity (custom colors, unique packaging, ODM spec changes) is negotiated at volume; ask during program scoping.
What happens after I send an inquiry?
Auto-confirmation immediately, a human reply with matched models and pricing within 24 hours on business days, then a sampling plan if you proceed.
Last updated: October 2026 · Written by the Hi9Bot export team · Contact us