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What Information Is Needed for a Compressed Sofa Quotation?

Prepare a complete compressed sofa RFQ covering model, quantity, construction, customization, packing, compliance, destination and delivery route.

5 min read971 wordsBy LiAroo Editorial Team
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Direct answer

A useful compressed sofa quotation needs enough information to identify the product and the commercial route: target model or reference, configuration, estimated quantity, destination, buyer channel, material and color direction, customization, packaging, labels, required documents and delivery preference. If a field is not decided, mark it open instead of guessing. The supplier can then separate confirmed pricing inputs from options and assumptions, reducing requotes and specification drift.

Key takeaways

  • A quotation should be tied to a model, revision, quantity and destination.
  • Separate required features from optional directions so alternatives can be priced clearly.
  • Expanded and packed specifications serve different purchasing and logistics decisions.
  • Private-label, carton, document and inspection requirements can change scope and cost.
  • Unknown fields should be recorded as open decisions, not filled with invented assumptions.

What information identifies the sofa being quoted?

Provide a LiAroo model code where available, or a reference image with the required configuration. State the number of seats, module layout, sofa-bed or convertible function, intended dimensions and any non-negotiable appearance requirements. If a current catalog specification is being used, identify its version and note which fields need final confirmation.

A reference image is a direction, not a complete specification. The supplier still needs construction, fabric, color, support and packaging decisions. Where the buyer wants a change to an existing model, list the changed fields instead of treating it as the same SKU.

Minimum RFQ fields and why they matter
RFQ fieldExample of a useful answerQuotation impact
ProductModel code or reference plus configurationDefines the base construction and review route
QuantityEstimated units by model/colorSupports production and packing discussion
DestinationCountry, state/region and receiving methodShapes logistics and document questions
Buyer channelRetail, distribution, warehouse, e-commerce or projectClarifies packaging, labels and setup needs
CustomizationFabric, color, label, carton and product changesDefines development and approval scope
Delivery routeChina direct or check third-party U.S. supportSeparates production quote from regional availability

Which product and packaging specifications should be listed?

List the intended expanded dimensions, configuration, fabric direction, color, relevant firmness or feel target and visible details. LiAroo’s compressed sofa range uses 40D high-resilience foam and full-foam construction without pocket-spring units; these are stable sofa-line facts. Other model fields still need to be matched to the selected product.

Keep packed dimensions, net weight, gross weight and carton format in a separate group. If they are not confirmed, request them rather than copying a value from another model. Packed data drives storage and loading analysis, while expanded data describes the product the buyer will resell.

What customization information is needed for OEM or private label?

State which fields can remain standard and which must change. For fabric, provide composition or performance requirements where relevant, color references and approval method. For branding, identify label type, position, artwork owner and any required insert. For cartons, define brand presentation, model identification, barcodes and destination handling marks.

A customization request should include an approval route. Specify whether the buyer expects swatches, digital artwork, a pre-production sample or another confirmation step. MOQ, development timing and commercial effect depend on the selected model and scope; they should not be invented as fixed website numbers.

  • Attach editable logo and carton artwork files where available.
  • Name the person or team authorized to approve color, label and packaging.
  • List market or retailer labeling requirements separately from design preferences.
  • Identify any feature that must not change from the approved sample.

What commercial and logistics inputs affect the response?

Give an estimated quantity by model or configuration and explain whether it is a trial, launch, replenishment or project requirement. Share the destination and desired timing context without demanding an unsupported promise. The supplier can then identify the information required to confirm production and route options.

If third-party U.S. support is relevant, state the requested region—CA, TX, GA or NJ—along with model, quantity and timing. Availability is conditional and should be confirmed separately from China factory production. Specific third-party facility addresses are not public sourcing data.

How should quality and document requirements be written?

Describe the inspection or acceptance information your business requires: product dimensions, visual finish, firmness direction, resilience, sewing, assembly, compression, recovery, final packaging and carton marking. Link each criterion to the approved model and revision. A generic request for “high quality” cannot be priced or inspected consistently.

For compliance, name the destination market and the question you need the document to answer. Ask for the original report scope, applicant, sample, model, standard and date. A foam sample report or model-specific mattress report cannot be converted into a company-wide sofa certification.

Buyer checklist

  • Company name, buyer type and target sales channel.
  • Model code/reference, configuration and required functions.
  • Estimated quantity by model, color or variant.
  • Expanded product requirements and separate packed-data request.
  • Fabric, color, label, carton and artwork scope.
  • Destination and China-direct or third-party U.S. support preference.
  • Compliance-document and inspection requirements.
  • Approval owner, target milestone and list of open decisions.

Frequently asked questions

Questions buyers often ask

Can I request a quote with only a sofa photo?

A photo can start the conversation, but configuration, quantity, destination, material direction, packaging and customization are still needed for a useful quotation.

Should packed dimensions be included in the first RFQ?

Yes, either as required values or as a request for model-specific confirmation. They are essential for storage and logistics analysis and should not be copied from another model.

Does LiAroo publish one fixed MOQ for all compressed sofas?

No fixed universal MOQ is established in the current public facts. It should be confirmed against the selected model, customization and supply plan.

Can U.S. support be included in the same request?

Yes. Provide the model, quantity, requested region and timing, but treat third-party U.S. availability as a separate confirmation from China production.

Sources and scope notes

Sources are listed with their applicable product, model or sample scope. Document references are not blanket certifications for every LiAroo product.

  1. 1. LiAroo company-owner confirmation, reviewed July 31, 2026

    Use only the claim IDs declared by the article and preserve compressed-sofa versus mattress scope.

  2. 2. LiAroo current model and specification references

    Model dimensions remain current commercial references and require production lock before manufacturing.

  3. 3. LiAroo current B2B sourcing and disclosure policy

    Controls B2B-only positioning, third-party warehouse wording and prohibited retail claims.

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