Suppliers specialize in certain fabric types, so knowing your exact needs is essential for finding the right partner.
For example if you need swim material, you should not be reaching out to wool suppliers.
1. What Fibers Are Best for Your Product? Knowing the differences and what you need is crucial to finding the right supplier.
2. Knit, Woven, or Something Else? The fabric construction will impact your supply chain, from pattern making and factory selection.
3. What Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) Do You Really Need? And reach out to the right supplier for where your business is NOW, not where you hope to be in 5 years.
4. Do You Need Any Special Finishes? Waterproofing or anti-wrinkle? Make sure to check if your supplier can provide these services.
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1. Retailers: As little as 1 meter of fabric, but higher prices.
2. Wholesale Fabric Suppliers: Low MOQs, with better pricing than retailers but not the best.
3. Converters: Specialize in custom dyeing, printing, and finishing with higher MOQs but simplify the supply chain.
4. Jobbers: Resell discounted or deadstock fabrics, unique options at higher prices with limited availability.
5. Agents: Industry-connected experts who find niche fabrics for you, often with hidden fees and less transparency.
6. Factories: Can source all materials, reducing stress, but may lack price and sourcing transparency.
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