SELL WHOLESALE
Selling wholesale is the act of selling your hand made, designed or manufactured purchased items to a retailer.
THE BASICS
Learn the basics of becoming a wholesaler in the clothing industry
FINANCES
Selling wholesale takes a substantial investment. Get funding ideas
DIRECTORY SITES
Find manufacturers for your design needs and budget
BUSINESS APPS
The best apps for advertising your business for free
PROS & CONS
Learn the pros and cons of buying your inventory from a manufacturer
YOUR BRAND
Get creative tools and resources for defining your business brand
PROS & CONS OF BUYING FROM A MANUFACTURER
If you're goal is to become a bulk wholesaler, you'll more than likely have to work with a manufacturer to create the product for you.
Finding the right manufacturer takes a lot research and probable travel, depending on where you choose to do your business. Here are the pros and cons of working with a manufacturer.
PROS
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You can produce unique clothing items
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You can establish your own brand
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You can generally sell items at higher prices
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You have greater control over branding and marketing
CONS
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You have to make a significant investment up front
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You have to buy bulk items that might not sell
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You have greater legal obligations
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You expose yourself to more risk
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FREE TOOLS
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LABEL BASICS
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MANUFACTURER DIRECTORY SITES
This list is a cumulative list and more manufacturers will continue to be added. Only secure sites have been included on this list.
APPAREL SEARCH
Manufacturer Directory
Not just a directory, Apparel Search offers access to manufacturers along with information about trends and best practices. If you're just getting started in the fashion industry, Apparel Search is a good place to start.
SUUCHI
Manufacturer & Supply Chain
Along with offering valuable information and manufacturing services, Suuchi also offers a platform for selling your clothing as a wholesaler.
SEWPORT
Manufacturer
Along with being one of the top manufacturers, Sewport offers sewing products that will help you on your wholesale journey.
A BETTER LEMONADE STAND
Mini Manufacturer Directory
A mini directory of clothing manufacturers. Go to A Better Lemonade Stand >
GO SOURCING 365
Global Directory
Global B2B Networking & Sourcing Platform featuring worldwide Apparel Manufacturers. Go to Go Sourcing 365 >
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