Clothing and apparel covers several trades that behave very differently: blanks for decoration, fashion lines, workwear and childrenswear each have their own quality tests, minimums and risks. Decide which of these you are buying for first, then judge suppliers on fit, fabric, labelling and delivery reliability for that segment.
Ningbo exporter making socks, hats, leggings and slippers with OEM and ODM service
Taiwanese OEM and ODM maker of rainwear, uniforms and office binding equipment
UK wholesale apparel distributor with no minimum orders
Polish online wholesaler of women's clothing with no minimum order value
Polish fashion wholesaler with a REST API, product files and a Shopify app
Italian women's clothing brand sold only wholesale to boutiques and retailers
Bodrum maker of children's and baby clothing with wholesale and private label
Trade-only UK supplier of plain apparel, workwear and decoration supplies
Work, outdoor and western footwear sold through authorized dealers
International wholesaler of corporate, work, hospitality and health uniforms
Blank tees, fleece and kidswear for decorators, printers and promo distributors
Trade-only British wholesaler of baby and children's clothing and accessories
Contemporary women's fashion wholesale for boutiques, shipped from Los Angeles
Sialkot maker of custom team uniforms and sports gear for bulk and private-label buyers
German-registered supplier of blank promotional apparel for printers and wholesalers
B2B branded fashion wholesaler with BDroppy dropshipping for online stores
Apparel is a group of distinct markets. Blank apparel is plain stock bought for printing or embroidery, where consistency of cut and colour across repeat orders matters most. Fashion lines for women and men depend on trend, season and size curves. Activewear adds performance fabrics and stretch recovery. Workwear and uniforms are bought for durability, visibility and sometimes safety standards. Childrenswear carries the strictest safety rules. Lingerie, socks and hosiery are high-turnover basics with their own hygiene and sizing concerns. Treat each as a separate buying decision.
Always request a physical sample before ordering in volume. Check fibre content, weight, stitching, seam finish and how the fabric behaves after washing. Ask about shrinkage and colourfastness. A garment that looks right on a photo can twist, pill or fade after a few washes, and these faults generate returns rather than complaints at the point of sale.
Rules differ by country and by product, so check what applies to your market. Textile labelling for fibre content and care is required in many regions. Chemical restrictions such as REACH in the EU affect dyes and finishes. Children's garments have additional rules on drawcords, small parts and flammability, and protective workwear may require CE marking or equivalent. Ask suppliers for test reports instead of relying on verbal assurance.
Fashion follows seasons and wholesale ordering happens well before the selling window, so ask about cut-off dates and lead times. Many suppliers sell in size-run packs, others in cartons of one size and colour. Make sure you know which you are buying, because uneven size distribution is the most common cause of dead stock. Staples reorder through the year; trend pieces rarely do.
Margins are generous on full-price sales and shrink fast with markdowns. Basics and blanks tend to hold value, trend items do not. Counterfeit branded clothing and unauthorised overruns are a real risk with branded labels, so ask for proof of authorisation. Another risk is hidden cost: decoration, labelling, hangers, polybags and freight can all add to the landed price.
What to ask a supplier
Blank apparel and basics such as socks are the simplest, because styles are stable and reorders are predictable. Fashion lines need more judgement about trend and size curves.
Check fibre content against the label, seam quality, fabric weight and how the garment looks after washing. Compare the measurement chart to the actual garment.
Many sell size-run packs with a fixed ratio, while others sell by carton of one size. Mixed or broken sizes usually cost more per unit.
Yes, children's garments and protective workwear are regulated in many markets. Check the rules for your country and ask the supplier for test reports or certificates.
WholesalersCatalog currently lists 29 suppliers for this search. Each profile shows a Trust Score, so you can see what has been checked before you get in touch.
The largest groups are in United States (8), United Kingdom (6), Germany (4) and Poland (3).
Among suppliers that publish a minimum order, the lowest is no minimum and the median is no minimum. Minimums can vary by product, so confirm them with the supplier.
4 suppliers here list dropshipping (14% of this page).
Check the company registration and street address, ask for trade references and start with a sample or small order. Be careful with suppliers who only accept untraceable payment methods. The Trust Score on each profile shows which of these signals we could confirm.
