What Is Wholesale Clothing?
Wholesale clothing generally refers to clothing purchased at the price that retailers pay when buying direct from the manufacturer. Most of the time, in order to purchase wholesale clothing, the buyer must purchase in lots. Lots are broken down into design, color, and size. In many cases, the number of lots purchased has a great impact on the price paid for the lots. Purchasing wholesale clothing is generally seasonal. Buying for fall lines usually takes place in the spring, while spring and summer purchasing typically takes place in the fall. This gives the manufacturers plenty of time to manufacture and ship the garments that are ordered. Once the retailers receive the wholesale clothing, they typically mark up the price well beyond what they originally paid. This markup is sometimes more than 200%.
