answer:If he is small he should not be tempted to have his prototypes and/or products made in china. If the design is unique and clever, it will be stolen the minute he sends out the RFQ. (Request for Quote). Chinese manufacturing companies will make it very easy to work with them. Too easy. The rates will be so low you will not be able to resist. In fact it will be so easy and cheap to work with them you might even think they were subsidized and supported by the government. ;-) Avoid them and alibaba. You will lose everything and have no recourse. Try to use locally owned shops in your area. Clothing, tent manufacturers, etc and ask where they have their work done. They might be willing to help you.