In the other article we discussed the challenges faced by a new clothing brand. In this article we will cover in detail the sourcing challenges faced by a new street wear clothing brand and how can overcome the same. This is the same challenge faced by event management company or corporate looking for blank clothing and garments. The challenges are particularly painful in Dubai and Abu Dhabi (we know it from own practical experience).
The Cloth Craft as a Dubai based one of the best wholesale supplier and manufacturer of blank T shirts, Polos, Sweatshirts and Hoodies can play a big role in making your brand successful, you will realize that after reading this article.
Sourcing and production are critical stages for any clothing brand, but they present several challenges, especially for newcomers. Here’s a breakdown of the specific hurdles faced by new clothing brands:
Challenges with Sourcing:
Finding reliable suppliers: Connecting with reliable and reputable suppliers of clothing garments and fabrics who can meet your quality and quantity needs, especially at the initial stage, can be difficult. Since you are starting new, you might not have the relevant connections to know the suppliers and manufacturers and know the reputation of the new suppliers that you will meet.
Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs): Many suppliers have minimum order quantities (MOQs) that might be too high for a new brand starting small, leading to increase in working capital requirements and costs (in the form of dead stock that does not sell).
Communication and language barriers: When sourcing of clothing and garments and fabrics from international suppliers, communication and language barriers can create challenges in conveying specifications and resolving issues. Working with unknown sellers from China, Pakistan, Bangladesh and India can be daunting when you don’t know them.
Trust issues in a new business relationship between buyer and supplier: In case of new business with any supplier, both parties will want to secure their interest. Wholesale suppliers will ask for advance payment and the clothing brands wants to ensure that advance is secure and they will be the product and will get the product in the right quality (for which the brand will like to pay later).
Ethical and sustainable sourcing: Ensuring ethical and sustainable practices throughout the supply chain can be complex, especially for new brands without established sourcing networks. Finding sustainable and environment friendly garments and fabrics like organic cotton and recycled cotton material can be challenging (but thankfully there are best wholesale suppliers and manufactueres like The Cloth Craft ). Doing the research, placing small orders and insisting on getting certificate from internationally renowned testing agency (like SGS) can help.
We at The Cloth Craft seek to guide and support the new clothing brands in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Middle East. We can provide reference, advise and guidance even if clothing brands are not sourcing products from us. We also support the brands with zero MOQ orders (you can even order once piece), coach on the quality of fabrics, styles, colors and trends. We also develop new fabrics and styles to meet your unique brand identity. From Single Jersey, French Terry and Fleece in all fabrics cotton, organic cotton and recycled cotton we can fulfil your fabric needs and also provide you wide selection of ready styles to choose from. Even though we are wholesale clothing and garments manufacturers and suppliers, we work with brands on zero MOQ and customize the products to their style. Wish you all the best !!. Contact us today and we can discuss in more detail.
