Is there a source where I can source several designs of bed sheets in smaller quantities from the same manufacturer without involving a purchasing agent ? I somehow feel that it would be more cost effective to have a portfolio or basket of designs shipped to my business as compared to trying to source several different designs from several different suppliers in small quantities. Any suggestions?

Replying to [faye]: The easy answer to this question is "NO". The reality of manufacturing is that most textile products are manufactured in factories that have the correct machinery to either make, stitch, assemble, or decorate the product. Most often times, the factories that have the best quality in specific cotton garments don't make other garments, at least not well. This means that if you contact a cotton bed sheeting factory, they will probably act as a sourcing agent to buy the strings and cloth bag that you are talking about. As you branch off into other bedding products, you are using your factory as a purchasing agent....

What I meant to ask was , is it possible to purchase several designs of bedsheets from one manufacturer in smaller quantities....

Replying to [faye]:The difficulty with international trade is the search for counterparties.

In other words, "YES", there is a supplier that can manufacture what you ask for but you have to find them.

Do you have a clear idea of the different designs you want, have you started sampling sheets from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, & Sri Landa?

You should avoid stock lots as you cannot vouch for the quality of the product that has been sitting around for a long period of time.

Yes I have, and it is turning out to be better than I thought it would. Thanks for your reply.

Dear Faye,

Buying in small quantity is really difficult.

What can be done is that you can find a factory that is producing bedsheet regularly  the quality that you are requiring in good quantity. You can ask the factory to produce extra as per your requirement.

In China we call it as combine order ie to say you combine your small order to someones big order.

In this case the mill will scan or courier you a copy of designs and colorways that they are going to produce. The customer can select the designs and inform the quantity to the mill. the mill will then produce this additional quantity.

The disadvantage is that the delivery is slow and the mill charge little extra for this facility.

Regards

 

Replying to [faye]:Dear Faye:
Hi, I'm from Australia, try the Sheridan Factory. As they are mid size I'm sure they can accomodate your requirements. They have factories in SA, NSW. The fabrics are beautiful, well finished products, various designs. Any seconds go to the factory outlits.
I'm happy to help further
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Replying to [faye]:
Pakistan is the exporter of BED SHEETS in a large variety of
designs to USA/CANADA/EUROPE/AUSTRALIA and Middle
East. If you are interested, Please contact me TM
Best Regards
ID int786

True. I'm realizing that its unrealistic to obtain several designs from one place at one time , specially in small quantities.
Thanks for your reply, I'm going to look for designs from different places now, including stock lots....but the question of quality and consistency arises...for which a sourcing agent becomes necessary...hence we are back to the utilization of sourcing agents...

Replying to [faye]:
I am glad my information can help you.Good luck to you.