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Finding, shortlisting and vetting apparel suppliers, and running due diligence that stands up in practice.
Sourcing
A manufacturer's-eye guide to Sialkot: the 140-year history behind the specialisation, what you can realistically source, what to expect on MOQs, payment, QC and shipping, and the questions worth asking any supplier here.
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Sourcing agents charge roughly 5-12% commission. Here is when that fee earns its keep, when buying direct from a sportswear manufacturer makes more sense, and how to switch.
6 October 2026
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The industry-standard deposit is 30%, not 100%. Here is how to structure payment, which methods give you real recourse, and the red flags that show up in almost every reported manufacturer scam.
10 September 2026
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Twelve checks that separate a genuine manufacturer from a trading company with a nice website.
6 May 2026
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