Guides & Articles on Wholesale Apparel

Activewear and Casualwear

Ideas and resources for adding activewear and casualwear to your retail store

Workout clothes, sports attire, and active wear clothing are not just a passing trend. People increasingly want to be in shape. If you own a retail business, or are thinking about opening a business that sells workout wear, then you definitely have a large potential client base.Activewear and casualwear used to be for the weekends only, but a large number of businesses...


Apparel Jobs

Break into the industry with jobs in apparel

Jobs in apparel are plentiful and the work can be steady. This makes apparel jobs particularly attractive in difficult economies.There are many different types of apparel industry jobs, from apparel production jobs to clothing designers or buyers. There's something to suit just about anyone. Because there is competition for the higher paying fashion apparel jobs, many people...


Apparel Software

From fashion design software to POS systems, apparel software has altered the industry.

Apparel software keeps you competitive in every phase of the fashion industry, from global sourcing, through manufacturing, down to POS apparel software that totes up the final sale. And apparel software has just begun to remake the industry: Fashion design software already can show how a design will fit, skipping the traditional step of making a sample. Some starting points on...


Apparel and Accessories

Add panache to your business by selling apparel and clothing accessories

Gathering information on apparel and accessories is almost as fun as actually seeing them displayed in your storefront. Providing quality clothing in a variety of styles at reasonable prices makes your store ideal for repeat business.Customers coming in for clothing save time and money when they select from the apparel accessories you offer. The way you set up your store also...


Bridal Apparel

Find the right bridal apparel to make a special wedding day

Bridal apparel is one of the most important components to the perfect wedding. A wedding day is one of the most celebrated days of a woman's life, with all of her family and friends there to honor her, so it's important that the big day has the appropriate bridal apparel and gifts.Bridal business is a huge industry, so you can be sure that bridal manufacturers provide any...


Buying the Right Eyewear

How to get eyewear that looks as good as it works

Looking good is important; being able to see just how good you do look is just as important. There was a time when glasses came in two styles; bold and black for men; pastel and cat-eye for women. They were just as limited in their functions; single lens for a specific purpose and bi-focal for reading and seeing distances.When considering purchasing glasses or eyewear, most people...


Children's Clothing

Increase your business revenue by adding a children's clothing line

Adding a children’s department to your already thriving clothing store is a great way to reach out to a completely new client base. The children’s clothing business is constantly progressing. New trends in fashion as well as functionality and safety keep children’s clothing manufacturers eager to stay ahead of customer needs.Identifying manufacturers of...


Fashion Accessories

Where to find fashion accessories and clothes accessories to add to your business

Ah, the fashion accessory: it can be as simple as a pair of shoes or a matching handbag, or it can cost more than the clothing outfit. Whatever the case may be, many people just do not feel complete without some fashion accessories. Stores, for this reason, have begun carrying an array of different products.There was once a time when, if you wanted to purchase clothing, you...


Finding Wedding Dresses for Your Business

Buy a wedding dress that suits your business: rental, photo or wedding planning

Wedding dresses are an important part of almost all weddings. Whether they want beach wedding dresses or vintage wedding dresses, many women have spent years thinking about what their perfect dress looks like.If your business needs wedding dresses, you should have no problem finding them. It's finding the perfect wedding dress that's a bit more difficult. Luckily, most...


Garment-Making Supplies

Using traditional and modern technology for garment manufacturing supplies helps ensure success

Clothing makers today have a wide range of garment-making tools at their disposal, and it is most profitable to take advantage of as many of them as possible. This includes everything from the latest sewing machines and shirt making supplies to the latest software. Traditional garment-making machines have been around for years because of their stability and profitability, but...


Hair Accessories

Offer your customers a varied line of hair accessories they'll love

Whether they have long hair, short hair, curly hair or straight hair, women love hair accessories. Versatile and fun, clips, barrettes, hair sticks and tiaras help women and girls look great and feel good about themselves. Fortunately, it's easy to find a good selection of hair accessories for your business.Before buying hair accessories, however, consider how your customers...


Hats

The best places to find and buy hats, from wholesale headwear to custom hats

Are you a retail business looking to sell hats? If so, then you may be overwhelmed by the amounts and types of hats available. If you plan to market toward specific customers, do comprehensive research, and know what types of hats they tend to buy. When buying hats, you have a number of options. You can buy from hat manufacturers, hat distributors, or you can buy in bulk...


Leather Apparel for Women

Resources for successfully buying stylish and affordable leather women's apparel

Are you a business or boutique that markets specifically toward women? Leather clothes may not be something that you currently sell, but it may be something that appeals to your customers. Although most people don't think of women's leatherwear as wardrobe staples, there are a few items that most women always have in their closets.Although women's leather...


Maternity Apparel

Adding maternity apparel to your clothing line

The maternity industry may seem huge, but to a pregnant woman, there may appear to be few choices for pregnancy clothes that make her feel attractive. One of the most difficult tasks in the maternity clothing industry is to provide clothing that is trendy, tasteful, and appealing. Fashion trends are constantly changing. You need to keep up; however, you also need to keep your...


Men's Clothing

Tune into the trends from mens clothing companies

Men often get the short end of the stick when it comes to fashion. Look around in any department stores, and you'll see an unfair amount of clothing devoted to the fairer sex. But it's just as important for a man to look professional as it is for women, as well as have something comfortable to put on when he gets home from a hard day at work.Mens clothing companies are...


Men's Shoes

Buying shoes for men: from men's dress shoes to men's running shoes

One of the hardest items to find for men is dress shoes. Men's athletic shoes come in all shapes and sizes, but dress shoes and casual shoes may not vary much in style. If you are a business adding men's shoes to your retail store, make sure you buy a nice variety of shoes to sell.Make sure that the shoes you sell compliment the other products and items for sale. Do not...


Neckwear

Beautiful neckwear can make a great outfit outstanding

Neckwear is a very common accessory for both men and women. It gives people the chance to wear something that reflects their personality a little bit more than a suit or a dress can. Expanding your business to include some of the most popular styles of scarves and ties will ensure that your customers won’t go anywhere else for their neckwear needs.The first step in finding...


Online Auctions

Find what you need for a better price through online auction sites

Online auctions continue to build momentum in the Internet world. More and more people find that purchasing what you need through an auction online can save both money and time; therefore the number of online auction sites continues to increase.Due to the vast number of websites in the online auction industry, it can be difficult to determine which one to use in order to find the...


School Uniforms

The number of schools who require uniforms is on the rise. Get in the spirit by adding school uniforms to your inventory.

School uniforms are no longer limited to Catholic girls and boys. Many secular public and private schools have started to see the benefits of requiring students to put aside their personal fashion choices and don the same – or similar – duds for each school day. In fact, a study conducted by the U.S. Department of Education in 2005-2006 showed that about 14 percent of...


Shirts

Where to get shirts for your every business occasion

No matter what business you are in, your employees all need some topside attire normally known as shirts. Your executives need dress shirts, your sales force needs casual men's shirts or women's shirts and all of your employees wear T-shirts at company picnics and other functions.Design logo shirts for all of your employees no matter what type of shirt they need. Plain...


Shoes

Use the Internet to make your shoe business more profitable

With the popularity of designer shoes and all the other trends in footwear, it is obviously a great time to own a shoe store. However, a successful shoe business means more than just running a popular boutique. Today's businessman knows he needs to explore other avenues for selling his shoes to be successful.The Internet can increase your sales as well as give you easier...


Socks

Keep your feet happy with the latest wholesale socks

Socks come in many types and styles. Just about everyone needs at least one pair of socks--regardless of their geography. Adding some of the most popular kinds to your socks business will ensure that your customers won’t go anywhere else for their sock needs. The first step in finding wholesale socks is to decide what kind of styles you want to carry. Consider these ideas...


Wholesale Clothing

Find the best prices on wholesale fashion apparel for all your company's needs

Wholesale fashion apparel is important to a variety of businesses for different reasons. Whether you're looking for employee safety wear - or wholesale fashion apparel to retail in your boutique - clothing wholesalers are valuable resources for your immediate or ongoing wholesale apparel purchase needs. Find clothing wholesalers that offer high quality, low prices, and a strong...


Womens Formalwear

Project professional credibility with women's business formal wear

Women's formalwear goes beyond the cocktail dress and straight into the boardroom with grace. The keys to a business woman’s wardrobe are versatility and a polished look. Easy worldwide communication often means a business woman needs to travel more. This does not mean her appearance must suffer.Formalwear for women in business constitutes traditional business suits with...


Womens Shoes

The sky's the limit for choices in women's footwear

When it comes to shoes, women simply get to have more fun than men. It's just a fact. A great pair of shoes can perk up a rotten day, and if they're comfortable and cute, you can almost bank on them flying off your store shelves.Shoe manufacturers are now incorporating new technology to combine fashion smarts with comfort. And the Internet makes it easier than ever for...