Buying menswear wholesale from China is straightforward once you know which questions to settle before production rather than after. This guide sets out what we supply, how quantities and pricing work, and the points where buyers most often lose time or money.
What menswear can you supply?
Polos, t-shirts, sweatshirts and hoodies, woven shirts, trousers and jeans, jackets and outerwear, and workwear. We work with a network of factories in the Changshu and Zhili garment belts rather than a single plant, which lets us match the category to the factory that produces it best rather than forcing everything through one line.
What is the minimum order?
It depends on whether you are buying ready goods or placing a production order. Ready goods are limited by what exists in stock. For production, the minimum is set per style, per colour and per size run — it is the size run that usually drives the number, because a factory has to cut a full size range to run the line efficiently. Tell us the styles you want and we will give you the real minimum rather than a headline figure.
How does pricing work?
Prices are quoted per piece, with export packing included. Freight and insurance are extra unless agreed in writing. A quotation is valid for 15 days and is subject to the goods still being available when the order is confirmed — fabric availability moves, and a price held beyond that window is a promise the mill may not keep. If you need a longer validity, ask, and we will tell you honestly whether it can be held.
What sizes and size curves can I get?
For production orders the size curve is yours to set. For ready goods the curve is whatever was produced. Either way, give us your target market and the size spread you sell, because a curve built for one market does not travel well to another. Getting this wrong is the most expensive mistake in menswear, since a garment in the wrong size cannot be sold at any price.
Can I use my own labels and design?
Yes, for production orders. You own the brand and the labels; we work directly with the factories to produce it. That means your label, your care instructions, your packaging. It also means the minimum quantity is set by the factory’s run rather than by us, and that the development time is longer than buying ready goods. See our OEM page for how that process runs.
| Ready goods | Production / OEM | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | What is in stock | Set per style, colour and size run |
| Your label | No | Yes |
| Lead time | Short | Longer — sampling then production |
| Size curve | As produced | Yours to specify |
| Price | Lower | Higher, but built to your spec |
| Design control | None | Full |
What are the payment and shipping terms?
Payment is 100% T/T in advance for a first order unless agreed otherwise in writing; repeat orders are usually split. Title passes to you on receipt of full payment. We ship FOB Shanghai or Ningbo: we pack and hand the goods to your forwarder, and freight, insurance and destination clearance are arranged on your side. Risk passes according to the agreed Incoterm, or when the goods are handed to the carrier if none is agreed.
How long does production take?
Delivery times are estimates given in good faith, and we do not pretend otherwise: they depend on carriers and customs, which are outside our control. What we can control is the production window, and we will tell you what it is for your order rather than quoting a round number. If you have a hard date, say so at the start — it changes which factory we use.
What should I check before ordering?
Confirm the size curve, the fabric and weight, the packing, and the label placement before production starts — all four are cheap to change before cutting and expensive afterwards. Ask for a sample where the order justifies it. And confirm what happens if there is a shortage or a defect: our terms require claims to be notified within 7 days of receipt, with photographs and carton numbers.
How do I place an order?
Send the styles, quantities, size curve and destination. We will come back with the minimum, the price and the lead time. See our wholesale menswear page for the range, our wholesale FAQ for common questions, or request a quote.