Buyer questions
Questions wholesale buyers ask
Straight answers to the questions buyers ask before and after placing an order, grouped by topic. Where an answer depends on the order, we say so and quote it in writing.
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Ordering and lead times
A wholesale order runs in a fixed order: brief, quote, sample, approval, production, inspection and shipping. Lead time depends on the style, the fabric and the season, so it is quoted per order.
9 questionsMOQ and pricing
Minimums come from fabric, cutting and production setup, and they are quoted per style and colour. Prices are built from fabric, trims, labour and packing, and only quotes on the same basis can be compared.
7 questionsSamples and tech packs
Samples turn a design into an approved reference. A clear tech pack, a sample in the real fabric and written approval before production prevent most misunderstandings.
10 questionsFabrics and care
Fabric decides how a garment looks, drapes, wears and washes. Approve a sample in the production fabric, and ask for shrinkage and colourfastness checks when your customers will wash the garment.
8 questionsSizing and fit
A size run lists the sizes in an order and a ratio says how many of each. Clear measurements, agreed tolerances and a fit sample are what keep fit problems and returns down.
8 questionsPrivate label, trademarks and designs
Private label puts your brand on the garment. Your label and artwork are yours to protect: register your brand where you sell, supply artwork you own and keep records.
8 questionsQuality control and claims
Quality is judged against a written reference: the approved sample, the size chart and a defect list. Documented checks and a clear order record make disputes easier to settle.
10 questionsShipping, Incoterms and customs
The shipping term in the quote decides who arranges and pays for transport and who carries risk at each stage. Correct documents and a customs broker keep goods moving.
12 questionsLabelling, compliance and certificates
Compliance covers what must be on the label, what substances are restricted and which certificates a buyer asks for. Certificates belong to a specific company and scope, so verify them with the issuer.
8 questionsSourcing from Türkiye
Türkiye supplies women’s clothing to Europe, the Middle East and Central Asia. Trade agreements, fabric supply and short transit are the reasons buyers most often give. Details change, so confirm what applies to your shipment.
13 questionsStarting a clothing brand
A first collection works best when it is small and focused: a clear customer, few styles, a sample approved before production and a budget built from real units. Add colours before styles and reorder what sells.
General information, not legal or customs advice. Rules change and differ by country: confirm the details that apply to your shipment with your customs broker or importer.