Exploring the World’s Largest Textile Market – Best Place to Find Wholesale Fabric Suppliers

Recently updated on August 2nd, 2021 at 08:54 pm

Guangzhou is home to many China wholesale markets and one of them is zhongda fabric market, an inspirational source to give life to your clothing design with a significant number of wholesale fabric suppliers.

In this China fabric market, you’ll find fabrics from any quality, range and composition. A good start to develop your private label clothes in China.

How to get to Zhongda fabric market?

It’s best approached from Exit D,  Zhongda metro station, Line 8.

Whatever clothing collection style you are after, you will find what you need from fabrics for fast fashion clothes to fabrics for a vintage clothes line,  also delicate and precious fabrics for your most complicated design.

Apart from fabrics, you can also find machines related to fabric industry such as automatic pearl machine, claw beards machine, hot rig, etc.

Essential tips for buying from wholesale fabric suppliers in China

Sample fabric

In almost every fabric shop you can buy few meters/yards of sample fabric first. The price of sample fabric is usually a bit more than wholesale price. For example, the wholesale price for certain fabric is 15 rmb per yard, if you’re buying 2 yards, usually you might be charged 20 rmb per yard, 25 or 30 rmb per yard depends on suppliers.

MOQ

The MOQ for wholesale starts from one roll. As to how many yards of fabrics in one roll, it varies depending on the suppliers, sometimes you can get 50 yards in one roll while sometimes it can reach over 150 yards. Check with your suppliers how many yards you want, usually they’ll give you the roll with total of fabrics closest to your total quantity.

Check the difference of paper tube

The most hated part is cunning businessmen never lack of ideas to take as much from you as possible. A rule of thumb in Zhongda fabric market that you would usually get much less than you order coz of difference in paper tube. For example, when you buy a roll of 30-kg fabrics, the supplier told you the difference of paper tube was 1.5kg, that meant you only got 28.5 kg while you paid for 30kg.

Be aware of color difference

Watch out for color difference especially in shops that use different shades of light. Another key point to bear in mind is to keep a color swatch that you can use to reconfirm about the color when the suppliers deliver mass orders of fabric.

Does your wholesale fabric suppliers sell by kilogram, meter or yard?

If your fabric suppliers sell by weight, make sure how many meters are in one kilogram. Knitting fabrics are usually sold by kilo grams while woven fabrics by meter or yard.

How to convert from meter to yard?

1 meter equals to 1.0936 yards.

Fabric Specifications

Following is a list of commonly known fabric specifications:

  • Fabric composition (i.e., 95% cotton, 5% polyester)
  • Weight (i.e., 350 grams)
  • Yarn type (i.e., combed)
  • Yarn count (i.e., 60 x 60)
  • Colors (Pantone code)
  • Treatment (i.e., PU coating)

The disadvantages of buying from China fabric markets

Rooms for customization are quire small

Some fabric shops require a very big quantity like several thousand meters for customizing color or pattern.

Usually less fabrics than what you paid for

For one roll of fabrics,  you would end up paying several yards more considering the paper tube difference.

Losing competitive

Big brands don’t buy from open market places. They develop their own fabrics. If you’re buying from open market place like Zhongda fabric markets that means you might be using the same fabrics as your competitors. For example, brands like Lacoste invests a lot each year in developing their own fabric and it’s patented, which means you wouldn’t be able to find in open market place. Occasionally we receive inquiries from startups looking for quality similar to the one of international brand, however, with a budget not even a tiny portion of what those iconic brands invest into product research and development.

Like in any other markets in Guangzhou, you will find mostly fabric traders. But in Guangzhou you will find just a small selection of fabrics produced in China. Let’s say, Guangzhou fabric market represents just the 30% of the fabrics produced in China. But, what about the other 70% of the fabrics? Thanks to our 30 years of combined experience in the Chinese market, our company will give you access to a wide range of beautiful, luxury and still affordable fabrics not sold in Guangzhou fabric market.

Fabrics hand picked by our designing team in several Chinese locations.  Up to date fabrics collections according to the the current and new coming fashion season. With our support, it will be easier to access to a wide range of fabrics including custom fabric printing that will let you create your private label clothing in China.

But that’s not all! We source and handpick fabrics in India, Japan, Korea, Italy and Thailand. Fabrics with beautiful patterns and colors  that you will never find in China. Precious cotton, wool, linen and their blends.  We go further , souring fabrics made with organic cotton and dyed with natural essences obtained with  flowers, roots and fruit.

Working with our company will open you a new world on the fabrics world, getting you the possibility to work on various combination and give life to unique clothes made in our selection of factories , with high quality standards in service and production.

Our Italian company based in CTF is your best partner to build and launch your private label from Guangzhou and China. Starting from a wide array of hand picked fabrics, customized fabrics and components.

Do you have any question on our hand picked fabrics selection? If yes, please leave a comment and we will answer you ASAP.

83 Comments on Exploring the World’s Largest Textile Market – Best Place to Find Wholesale Fabric Suppliers

  1. Does any of the stores at Zhongda fabric market selling Fabric sell denim on a 50 metre roll?

    What is the average price of 50 metre roll of denim?

    What is the average per metre sample price of denim?

    What’s the same for sweatshirt fleece fabric, chinos and Duck canvas?

    What are various widths of the denim on 50 metre roll and per metre samples?

    What’s the same for sweatshirt fleece fabric, chinos and Duck canvas?

  2. I sent you an email and I also posted a message on this board but it hasn’t appeared yet. Please respond to both messages.

    Also can suppliers/vendors/shop owners deliver to closeby hotels?

  3. Hi,Can you send me Samples of Shirt&Trouser materials am interested in buying Bulk to Resell in Wholesales.

  4. I have read your helpful info here and would like to ask that is Zhongda also sell the iron patches too? And if yes where is it located? if no, any markets you would suggest in Guangzhou?

    • The main patches dealer is right on the corner of Ruikang and Xingang, ricght opposite McDonald’s.

  5. Hi sally , do you know where I can find best chiffon and embroidered lace / tulle fabrics .
    Thanks in advance

  6. Hi. Kindly send me your email or mobile phone we chat for some help in want on a certain fabric. Thanks

    • Hi Marie, you can find lots of curtains, sheets, pillowcases, etc. at Haiyin fabric curtain market海印窗帘批发市场. Good luck.

  7. Where i Can get ready garment without label in Guangzhou… so that i add my label that garment.
    If the product is really good i am ready buy in bulk… But it should complete ready garments and it is for long term relation.. if anybody can me out its great help.. My Contact: +91-7411692301. from India ( Bangalore)

    • Hi Umar, as to garment without labels, usually you have to make in the factory, but you can also find few suppliers in the wholesale markets that have stocks of clothes without labels.

    • Hi Shakila, you can source some ladies clothes factories on alibaba or source from the clothes wholesale markets in China. Best regards, Sally.

  8. hi am nana from georgia i want to arrive in guahzou,i’m interesting if i can to buy one roll? thans for attention

    • Hi Nana, welcome to Guangzhou. In most shops you can buy a roll or less depending whether they have stocks or not. Good luck.

  9. Hi There,

    I’m looking to start a fitness brand soon. I need breathable, elastic, comfortable but good quality fabric to make my workout clothes. Can I find this in Quanzhou market? Do you have any recommendations? Please advice!

    Thank you in advance for your help.

    Greetings

    Cumba

    • Hello, there are some factories in Guangzhou specializing in sports wear. You can also choose fabrics from Zhongda fabric markets and place OEM order in the factory. Good luck.

  10. Hello there

    I am a New Zealander and I plan to travel to Guangzhou in a months time. I want to start a business digitally printing onto Flax Linen to make into soft furnishings. I want to go to the Zhongda Fabric Market
    to buy Linen and other fabrics. I need to find a reputable and high quality digital printing service that would be able to print on pure flax linen. Alibaba and the internet is overwhelming …
    Do you have any tips for me in finding such places in the area?

    Many thanks

    Katie Theunissen

    • Hi Katie, welcome to Guangzhou. There’re some suppliers in Zhongda fabric markets that offer digital printing services and they have samples on display in their shops. But I’m not sure whether they can achieve the effect you are looking for. Good luck.

  11. I have been coming to Zhongnda market but not able to allocate wholesale site. I buy very expensive.please email me so that on my next visit which is soon I can be directed properly

    • Hi there’s not English wholesale site for zhongda fabric market. Sorry to hear about your expensive purchase. You can just go and buy in Zhongda. Thanks.

  12. Hi sally.i sell fabrics in nigeria.i want very good quality fabric to break into the Nigeria market.please can I have your contact number so I can send pictures so you have an idea of what I want.thank you so much

  13. Hi, I want to see the the fabric for baby, can you pls advised, I’m looking for high quality fabric. Please advise me back …

    • Hi Nina, thank you for your message. As to fabric for babies, the standards are much stricter. You can find some suppliers in Zhongda fabric market. Good luck.

    • Hi Prashant, thanks for your message. In 2017 I’ll be in Shenzhen with focus on developing wearable devices. Would be a great pleasure to meet you in our Shenzhen office. Cheers.

    • Hi Vivek, thank you for your message. The fabric market in Chinese is 中大轻纺城. It’s suggested checking around that. Good luck.

  14. Hello sally,pls I need to come to Guangzhou for laces and fabrics materials,I’m buying in rolls,hw do I cargo to Nigeria, but I’m coming from USA! Hw much do I need to come with?

      • Hi Sally, please contact me. i need to buy high quality curtain material. do the shops make the curtains for me

        • Hi Yvonne, thanks for your message. You can choose the curtain material from the curtain market in Guangzhou, and many shops can make theh curtains for you after choosing the design. Even if they can’t, it is very easy to find some tailor shops near the curtain market. Good luck.

  15. Hi. I usually stay at hotels in Guang Yuan Xi Lu close to Wantong market. How far is the fabric market from there?

  16. I am looking for fancy fabric like laces ,embroidary,tissue,heavy border, fur, etc basically i am a manufacturer of frock and ballgown.pls guide

  17. Hi there ..
    I buy in bulk on every visit kindly tell me which wholesale market provides the cheapest rates for silk cotton and polyester ..

    Will wait for your email ..

    • Hi Sak, thanks for your message. It is suggested sourcing around the wholesale buildings in zhongda fabric markets. Good luck.

  18. Please I need an important information befor comming . May I find a stock in zhongnda market because I dont have Time to order

    • Dear Ali, thanks for contacting us. It depends. Some fabrics(hot selling ones…etc) are in stock but some(printing pattern, styles that are not in great demand…etc) are not.

  19. Hi there ; i need materials but when i travel to china i stay in guangdong,guang xin road coul you posibly send me your adress and other information so i can contact you.

  20. I have been coming to Zhongnda market but not able to allocate wholesale site. I buy very expensive.please email me so that on my next visit which is soon I can be directed properly

  21. Hello, want to get some fabrics designs to my email in order to buy big stock.
    please contact me through email,
    Regards.

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