Sports Apparel Wholesale Procurement Guide: Direct from Factory to Retail
In the competitive world of sports apparel business, finding a reliable factory is crucial for commercial buyers, especially those engaged in foreign trade. Here at Aprilluck, located in Zhejiang, we are dedicated to providing high-quality sports apparel with a wide range of products and excellent services.
Our Factory Profile
Our factory is situated in the vibrant textile hub of Zhejiang. We specialize in manufacturing various types of sports apparel, including running wear, yoga wear, fitness wear, ball game wear (such as for basketball, football, tennis, etc.), and outdoor wear (for activities like mountaineering and hiking). Our experienced and professional design team keeps up with the latest fashion trends and sports functionality requirements, constantly introducing novel and practical styles. Equipped with advanced production equipment, we ensure efficient and precise production processes from cutting to sewing, guaranteeing fine workmanship. The well-developed textile industry chain in Zhejiang provides us with stable and high-quality raw material supplies, giving us an edge in cost control and quality assurance.
Product Range
We offer a diverse selection of sports apparel, not only the aforementioned types but also sport sets (tops and pants combinations), sport vests, and sport shorts. Our materials include cotton, polyester fiber, and various functional blended fabrics to meet different customers’ demands for comfort, breathability, and sweat-wicking. We fully support custom services, offering both OEM (producing according to customers’ brand and design requirements) and ODM (providing one-stop services from design to production, allowing customers to choose our self-developed designs for private labeling).
Procurement Process
- Establishing Cooperation
- Commercial buyers can reach out to us via our business WhatsApp to discuss cooperation intentions, company details, and general requirements.
- Send an email to our official mailbox, elaborating on cooperation-related content such as the expected product type, approximate quantity, and customization requirements (if any). Our dedicated staff will respond promptly and follow up.
- Leave a message on our factory’s official website to inquire about cooperation, and we will arrange for personnel to get in touch immediately.
- From Initial Contact to Order Completion
- After the initial contact, our business team will have in-depth discussions with buyers to understand specific product needs, such as style, quantity, material, and customization details. At the same time, we will provide corresponding product suggestions and preliminary quotations.
- If the buyer approves of the quotation and plan, we will arrange to send samples (if custom samples are needed, we will negotiate the sample production cost and other matters). The buyer can then confirm whether the product quality and style meet expectations.
- Once the sample is confirmed, both parties will sign a formal cooperation contract, clearly defining key terms such as product specifications, price, delivery time, and payment method.
- After the contract is signed, our factory will arrange production according to the production plan and regularly update the buyer on the production progress. Upon completion of production and passing the quality inspection, we will arrange for shipment. The order is completed after the buyer inspects and accepts the goods.
- Minimum Order Quantity
The minimum order quantity varies depending on the product type and customization requirements. For regular sports apparel items, it is 100 pieces. For products with a higher degree of customization and complex processes, the minimum order quantity will be appropriately increased. Specific details can be further determined during the communication of requirements.
Quality Control
- Ensuring Product Quality
- In the raw material procurement stage, we have a strict supplier screening mechanism. Only high-quality fabrics and other raw materials that meet our standards are selected, and each batch is subject to random inspection to ensure quality before production.
- During the production process, each production process is equipped with professional quality inspectors who conduct inspections according to strict quality standards. Quality issues of semi-finished products are detected and corrected in a timey manner to prevent defective products from flowing into the next process.
- After the product is assembled, a comprehensive finished product inspection is carried out, covering aspects such as appearance, size, workmanship, and functionality. Only products that fully meet the standards will be packaged and stored for shipment.
- Relevant Certifications and Quality Assurance Measures
Our factory has passed ISO 9001 quality management system certification and other relevant certifications. We strictly adhere to international standards and industry norms in production and management to ensure the delivery of high-quality sports apparel products. We also provide a certain period of quality assurance. In case of quality problems under normal use, we will actively cooperate with customers to solve them.
Logistics and Delivery
- Supported Transportation Modes
We support multiple transportation methods, including road transportation (suitable for domestic short and medium-distance transportation with flexible distribution), railway transportation (preferable for large-volume orders with long transportation distances to countries along the Belt and Road, with relatively low cost and stable transportation), and air transportation (for urgent orders or international long-distance transportation with strong timeliness). The choice can be made based on customers’ specific needs and order situations. - Delivery Cycle
For regular products in stock, the delivery cycle is approximately 10 days after the order confirmation and payment are completed. For custom-made products, the delivery cycle varies from 25 to 35 days depending on the complexity of the customization. The specific delivery time will be clearly communicated and agreed upon with the customer before signing the contract. - International Shipping Service Support
We provide international shipping services. With our long-term cooperative professional international freight forwarders, we can assist in handling customs clearance and other related procedures to ensure the safe and timely delivery of products to customers in multiple countries and regions around the world. The transportation mode and cost will be determined based on the specific destination, weight, and volume of the goods.
Pricing Strategy
Our pricing comprehensively considers various factors such as production costs (including raw material costs, labor costs, and equipment depreciation), market conditions, and product quality and functionality. This ensures that the price reflects the value of the product while maintaining competitiveness in the market. For larger orders, we offer corresponding discount offers. The specific discount rate is determined based on factors such as order quantity and product type. Generally, the larger the order quantity, the greater the discount, aiming to encourage customers to make bulk purchases for mutual benefit.
Customer Support
- Pre-Sales Service
Our professional sales team can provide detailed product consultation services, including introductions to product features, material performance, and applicable scenarios, helping customers better understand our sports apparel products. Based on customer needs, we offer customization plan suggestions, assist customers in designing exclusive sports apparel styles that match their brand and market positioning, and provide accurate quotation services to enable customers to clearly understand the cost. - After-Sales Service
If customers encounter product quality problems or need returns and exchanges, we have a complete handling process. Upon receiving customer feedback, we will communicate with the customer immediately to understand the specific situation. For products that meet the return and exchange conditions, we will actively assist the customer in handling the relevant procedures to solve the problem as quickly as possible. For quality complaints, we will attach great importance and arrange a professional quality after-sales team to follow up and conduct in-depth investigations into the causes. If the problem is caused by our production process, we will promptly apologize to the customer and provide reasonable compensation and corrective measures to protect the rights and interests and satisfaction of the customer.
Success Stories
We have had successful cooperation with some well-known brands. Through our ODM service, we helped certain outdoor sports brands create a series of popular outdoor sports apparel products that sold well on various e-commerce platforms and offline stores, enhancing their brand influence and market share. Another example is that some emerging platforms chose our OEM service to customize exclusive fitness wear. With our high-quality products and efficient services, they successfully entered the market and received high praise from numerous consumers. The feedback from our past customers shows that they highly recognize the quality, design, and services of our products. Many customers praise our sports apparel for its comfort and strong functionality, which can well meet the needs during exercise. They also highly appreciate the flexibility of our customization services, the timeliness of delivery, and the efficiency of handling after-sales problems. This encourages us to continuously improve and provide better products and services to more customers.
Choose Aprilluck as your reliable partner in sports apparel business. We look forward to establishing long-term and fruitful cooperation with you!
