Fabric Distributors and Wholesalers Pricing and Costs
Find the best value when you are searching for fabric distributors
If you are in the market for fabric distributors and wholesalers, pricing and costs should not be the only consideration. Getting the most value for your money includes finding fabric wholesalers who sell top-quality products. You also need to find a fabric distributor who sells the material you're looking for. Whether you're in the market for wholesale terry cloth fabric or are trying to find fleece wholesalers, you may need to check several textile distributors to be sure they have what you need.When you are considering fabric distributors and wholesalers pricing and costs, here are some steps you should follow:
1. Call ahead and ask if the wholesale fabric distributor carries the types of fabric you need.
2. Discuss the prices the textile distributor charges.
3. See if you can negotiate a discount if you plan to buy in quantity.
Try a book or magazine to find names of cloth distributors
Many magazines are dedicated to the textile industry. These can be an excellent source for finding the best fabric distributors and wholesalers. Articles often profile and rate sources. For a more in-depth look at the fabric industry, page through a directory to find a fabric wholesaler that meets your need.
Try: Davison's Textile Blue Book, available from Textile World, lists textile mills as well as specialty fabric suppliers such as weavers and knitters. For less than $200, you can have access to their contact information for fabric suppliers throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada and Central America. The American Wholesalers and Distributors Directory available from The Directory Store for about $460 also provides information on fabric wholesalers.
Look for local fabric wholesale distributors
Find fabric distributors near your home to save delivery costs. By doing that, you can also look the fabric over before you buy to check the quality and color.
Try: Nick of Time Textile in Allentown, PA, offers a variety of fabrics from fleece to taffeta as well as trims. Prices listed online range from $.50 to $1.25 a yard. They allow customers to order a single bolt and promise next-day delivery. David Textiles is a California-based fabric distributor that has national and international branches. They offer a variety of fabrics from terry cloth to velvet. If you are looking for upholstery fabric wholesalers, 800 Fabrics has a large selection. Most of their upholstery fabric ranges from $1.99 to $11.99 a yard.
Consider overseas textile distributors
There are a lot of inexpensive fabric distributors and wholesalers in Asia. The Asian countries are an especially good source for silks and specialty fabrics. One consideration here is the cost to import fabrics. First, figure out the currency exchange rate to be sure the price is favorable. Then, ask if the price includes the V.A.T., or value-added tax. Also remember to add shipping costs to the price.
Try: The Hong Kong Trade Development Council has a website that lists more than 900 fabric suppliers in China and Hong Kong. Contact each distributor directly for pricing information. Topper Silk in Hong Kong, for example, will give you a price with or without the 17% V.A.T.
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