Question 1

What does "Verified Supplier" mean?

Accepted Answer

Every supplier showing the green Verified badge has passed our checks: valid company registration, professional website, and the ability to supply at genuine wholesale prices. You should still run a standard B2B [due diligence checklist](/help/faq?q=due-diligence) before a first order — registry lookup, bank-account-name match, paid sample, delivery terms in writing.

Question 2

What do the product condition grades mean?

Accepted Answer

WholesaleUp™ recognizes 11 canonical grades: **New**, **Open Box**, **Refurbished**, **Grade A / B / C** (used or ex-retail tiers, descending in condition), **Used** (catch-all — confirm the sub-grade with the supplier), **Outlet** (ex-retail overstock or obsolete stock, usually new condition), **Mixed / Returns** (unmanifested customer-return pallets, blind mix), **Liquidation Stock** (bankruptcy / closeout new stock, lot-based), and **Damaged / Parts** (salvage value only). The full [Product Condition Grades Glossary](/help/guides/product-condition-grades-glossary) covers typical discount ranges, warranty conventions, and the European A-Ware / B-Ware / C-Ware mapping. Warranty terms vary — always read the supplier's sale terms.

Question 3

How do I browse wholesale deals?

Accepted Answer

Visit the [Deals page](/deals) to see all listings. Use the filter sidebar to narrow by category, subcategory, price range, minimum order quantity, country of origin, grade, and more. Sort by price, newest, markup percentage, profit, or discount.

Question 4

What are the search modes?

Accepted Answer

Three modes: "Any of these words" (OR — broadest results), "All of these words" (AND — all terms must match), and "Exact phrase" (the exact string must appear). Toggle between them in the search bar.

Question 5

How do I find and compare suppliers?

Accepted Answer

Visit the [Suppliers page](/suppliers). Use the filter sidebar to narrow by **supplier type** (manufacturer, brand owner, private label, wholesaler, distributor, importer, exporter, trading company, liquidator/clearance, dropshipper, sourcing agent, artisan/maker), **category** and **subcategory**, **country of operation**, **stock grade** (New, Open Box, Refurbished, Grade A/B/C, Used, Outlet, Mixed / Returns, Liquidation Stock, Damaged / Parts — see the [Product Condition Grades Glossary](/help/guides/product-condition-grades-glossary)), **buyers served** (who the supplier sells to — online retailers, marketplace sellers, multi-chain retailers, dropshippers, hospitality, and more), and **keywords** (match any, all, or exact phrase). Supplier Pro members always surface first in the results. Each profile shows company details, verification badge, year established, minimum order quantity, lead time, and customer reviews — so you can compare options side by side before enquiring.

Question 6

Do you have suppliers or stock for a specific brand?

Accepted Answer

Very likely, yes — popular brands have dedicated A-Z pages with current suppliers and deals, and you can search any brand or product name on the [Suppliers](/suppliers) or [Deals](/deals) pages using the keyword filter. If nothing matches today, save the keyword to get alerted when new stock lands.

Question 7

How do I find dropshipping suppliers?

Accepted Answer

Visit [Dropshipping Suppliers](/suppliers/dropshippers) for a dedicated directory, or [Dropshipping Deals](/deals/dropshipping) for dropship-ready deals. You can also filter any search by the "Dropshipping" toggle in the filter sidebar.

Question 8

What is the A-Z Supplier Directory?

Accepted Answer

An alphabetical index of all suppliers on the platform. Useful for finding a specific supplier by name. Browse it at [/a-z](/a-z).

Question 9

What's the difference between Grade A, Grade B, and Grade C?

Accepted Answer

Three descending tiers of used or ex-retail condition. **Grade A** = barely visible wear, no functional defects, typically 25–40% below new. **Grade B** = working but with visible cosmetic defects (scratches, dents), typically 40–55% below new. **Grade C** = heavy wear or partial functional defects, often parts-only, typically 60–80% below new. Maps to European A-Ware / B-Ware / C-Ware. Warranty terms vary between suppliers — always read the supplier's sale terms. Full breakdown in the [Product Condition Grades Glossary](/help/guides/product-condition-grades-glossary).

Question 10

How are Mixed/Returns pallets different from Liquidation Stock?

Accepted Answer

Same lot-based pricing, different source. **Mixed / Returns** = customer-returned stock, unmanifested blind mix of grades A through damaged, 60–85% below RRP, sold as-is with no warranty. **Liquidation Stock** = business-failure new stock (bankruptcy, closeout), typically new condition with original packaging, 40–70% below wholesale, manufacturer warranty may or may not transfer. Liquidation is lower risk per unit; mixed returns is higher risk but higher potential margin if you can repair or part-out the duds. Warranty terms vary — always read the supplier's sale terms. Full breakdown in the [Product Condition Grades Glossary](/help/guides/product-condition-grades-glossary).

Question 11

How often are new deals added?

Accepted Answer

Continuously. Verified suppliers publish new deals every day, and the [Deals page](/deals) defaults to a newest-first sort. For a curated summary, subscribe to the [Weekly Deals Digest](/help/faq?q=newsletters) (every registered buyer) or the [Deals Digest](/help/faq?q=newsletters) (weekly on Standard and Premium; **daily (optional) on Premium+**, so matching deals land in your inbox the same day they're listed). Personalised matching reads your [followed categories and saved keywords](/dashboard/favorites) — the same list that appears in [Sourcing Preferences](/dashboard/buyer-profile).

Question 12

What is wholesale cosmetics?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale cosmetics is the trade-tier supply of color cosmetics, nail care, tools, and gift sets sold by case-pack or pallet quantity to retailers, marketplace sellers, and other resellers. Suppliers operate across authorised distribution (designer + drugstore brands with strict MAP enforcement), parallel-import (cross-region authorised stock at 12–25% below authorised case rates), and retail-return / liquidation channels (graded-condition lots from store-closure and seasonal clearance). The verified cosmetics suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing.

Question 13

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale cosmetics?

Accepted Answer

MOQ patterns vary by sub-vertical: drugstore-tier mass-market lines typically carry 12–48 units per SKU at case scale with full-pallet discounts at 100+ units; prestige-tier and salon-channel lines often start at full pallet or container minimum; private-label production runs from manufacturer-direct accounts generally start at 500–1,000 units per SKU. Pricing posture: 50–65% off RRP on authorised case-pack, 60–75% off RRP on parallel-import pallet-quantity, 70–85% off RRP on graded retail-return lots. Profile pages on WholesaleUp surface MOQ floors, payment terms, and sample availability so you can shortlist by commercial fit.

Question 14

What's the difference between wholesale cosmetics and wholesale skincare?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale cosmetics typically refers to color cosmetics + nail care + tools + gift sets — products that change appearance in real-time. Wholesale skincare refers to treatment, cleansing, hydration, anti-aging, and sun-protection products that act on the skin over time. The two share many suppliers (most beauty wholesalers stock both) but the regulatory posture differs — skincare carries heavier active-ingredient compliance (EU CPNP + FDA OTC registration where applicable). Profile pages list which sub-verticals each supplier covers; many beauty buyers cross-merchandise both.

Question 15

Can I private-label wholesale cosmetics for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label cosmetics manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 500–1,000 units per SKU with label-only customisation possible at lower thresholds and full formula-bespoke at higher commitments. Lead times run 8–16 weeks from purchase order to dispatch depending on customisation depth + region. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can also use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to have the platform's team match a brief to qualified manufacturer-direct accounts including formula-development partners.

Question 16

What is wholesale jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale jewelry is the trade-tier supply of fashion jewelry (costume + plated + alloy ranges), fine jewelry (sterling silver + gold-fill + solid karat gold), gemstone-set pieces, pearls, watches, and bridal collections sold by case-pack, pallet, or per-piece (in fine + gemstone categories) to retailers, e-commerce sellers, and boutique resellers. Pricing in fashion jewelry is set per-piece; fine-jewelry pricing tracks daily metal spot. The verified jewelry suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing and regional hallmark / assay-office compliance.

Question 17

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Fashion-jewelry MOQ is typically piece-count based: 12–48 pieces per design at case scale, full-pallet mixed-assortment at 200+ pieces, with per-piece costs ranging £0.50–£25 by sub-vertical. Fine-jewelry MOQ usually quotes in gram-weight or piece-count — expect 50g–250g of metal commitment at trade-account opening, with deeper allocations unlocking pricing closer to spot+5%. Gemstone parcel MOQ is highly variable; some suppliers sell single-stone lots, others insist on parcel-lot purchases. Bridal and bespoke-design programmes typically start at 50–100 piece commitments per design.

Question 18

What's the difference between fashion jewelry and fine jewelry wholesale?

Accepted Answer

Fashion jewelry is priced per-piece with a small metal-value-to-design-value ratio — costume, plated, and alloy ranges typically retail at 4–10x cost. Fine jewelry pricing tracks daily metal spot (London fix for gold/silver/platinum) with the design + labour cost layered on; sterling silver runs at spot+15–40% on case-pack, 14k+ gold at spot+8–20%. Fine jewelry must carry a registered hallmark for sale in UK and most EU markets above the de-minimis weight (1g gold / 7.78g silver in the UK). Fashion jewelry has no equivalent stamping requirement.

Question 19

Can I private-label or commission bespoke wholesale jewelry?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Bespoke and house-collection programmes typically start at 50–100 piece commitments per design. East Asian and Italian production hubs offer fashion-jewelry private-label at modest MOQ (200–500 pieces per design); fine-jewelry house collections usually require 50–150 piece commitments per design with sample-fee structures (sample fee credited against eventual order). [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to have the platform's team match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) and [private-label](/suppliers/private-label) accounts.

Question 20

What is wholesale perfume?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale perfume is the trade-tier supply of designer fragrances (LVMH, L'Oréal, Coty, Estée Lauder, Puig, Inter Parfums licensed-portfolios), celebrity and licensed-IP fragrances, niche fragrance houses, mass-market and convenience-channel ranges, body sprays, plus seasonal gift sets — sold by case-pack or pallet quantity to retailers, marketplace sellers, and beauty resellers. Perfume is one of the most rights-controlled wholesale verticals; supply splits between authorised distribution (cleanest paper trail), parallel-import (15–30% below authorised), and retail-return / liquidation. The verified perfume suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America.

Question 21

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale perfume?

Accepted Answer

Authorised-distributor MOQ patterns: most designer portfolios set case-pack minimums (6–12 EDPs per SKU at case scale, full-pallet at 100+ units). Parallel-import lots usually start at full-pallet quantity (300–600 EDPs of mixed-SKU assortment). Pricing posture: 50–70% off RRP on authorised case-pack, 60–80% off RRP on parallel-import pallet-quantity, 70–85% off RRP on graded retail-return lots. Profile pages on WholesaleUp surface MOQ floors, payment terms (pro-forma is common; net 30 / net 60 only on established trade-account relationships), sample availability, and lead times.

Question 22

What's the difference between authorised-distributor and parallel-import perfume?

Accepted Answer

Authorised-distributor lots are sourced through brand-house appointed regional distribution networks against published MAP policy and territory rights — the cleanest paper trail for marketplace-compliant resale (Amazon's perfume category is heavily brand-gated). Parallel-import lots move authorised stock between regions where formulation, language inserts, batch dates, and pack-size differ; pricing is 15–30% below authorised but with reduced eligibility on enforcement-strict marketplaces. Profile pages surface each supplier's archetype + brand-of-record relationships.

Question 23

What's the difference between sealed retail, tester, and dummy perfume?

Accepted Answer

Sealed retail is the factory-sealed retail-ready pack — the only format compliant with Amazon and eBay brand-gating on perfume. Tester units are production-grade fragrance in a non-retail package, traditionally labelled "For Professional Use Only" or "Demonstration"; tester units carry brand-restriction policies that vary by marketplace and resale channel. Dummy display units are non-fragrance shells sold for retail-display refresh — do not list these as fragrance. Misclassifying a tester or dummy unit as sealed-retail in a marketplace listing is one of the most common compliance failures in the perfume reselling channel.

Question 24

What is wholesale shoes?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale shoes is the trade-tier supply of athletic and performance footwear (Nike, Adidas, Puma, ASICS, New Balance), lifestyle and casual sneakers, formal and dress shoes (men's leather, women's heels), boots, kids and infant footwear, sandals, and work-and-safety lines — sold by size-run case-pack, full pallet, or full container to retailers, marketplace sellers, and B2B redistributors. Pricing tracks brand-tier and supplier archetype: authorised distribution (cleanest paper trail), parallel-import (12–25% below authorised), and manufacturer-direct + private-label (deepest cost-down). The verified shoes suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with regional sizing-system support.

Question 25

What are typical MOQs and size-runs for wholesale shoes?

Accepted Answer

Athletic-and-performance MOQ is typically size-run case-packs: a single SKU ships as a 12-pair size-run (EU 36–47, UK 3–12, US 4–13) at minimum scale, with deeper allocations unlocking pricing tiers + new-release-window access. Lifestyle MOQ varies — brand-direct often runs as mixed-pallet (multiple SKUs aggregated) at 200+ pair scale; manufacturer-direct from East Asian hubs typically starts at 1,000+ pair commitments per design. Formal and dress-shoe production-run programmes start at 500–2,000 pairs per last (the wooden form on which the shoe is built). The size-run curve composition matters — read the listing to verify the curve fits your downstream sell-through profile.

Question 26

What's the difference between wholesale sneakers and wholesale formal shoes?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale sneakers (athletic, performance, lifestyle, casual) is dominated by a small number of brand houses (Nike, Adidas, Puma, ASICS, New Balance, Brooks, Hoka, Saucony) operating tightly-controlled regional distribution networks with strict MAP enforcement. Wholesale formal shoes (men's leather, women's heels and pumps) operates predominantly through Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese leather-shoe production hubs with deep [private-label](/suppliers/private-label) and bespoke-finish capability — manufacturer-direct + trade-channel wholesale dominate, with authorised distribution mostly limited to named-designer ranges. MOQ and pricing structures differ materially.

Question 27

Can I private-label wholesale shoes for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label shoe manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 500–2,000 pairs per last (the wooden form the shoe is built on) for formal and dress lines, with East Asian production hubs offering athletic-style private-label at 1,000+ pairs per design at deeper cost-down. Lead times run 12–24 weeks for new-tooling work; 8–12 weeks for adaptation of existing lasts. Sample-and-prototype phases are standard at lower thresholds. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) accounts.

Question 28

What is wholesale sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale sunglasses is the trade-tier supply of designer eyewear (Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Prada, Gucci, Versace, Cartier, Burberry, Tom Ford and the broader EssilorLuxottica + Safilo + Kering Eyewear licensed portfolios), sport and performance sunglasses (cycling, fishing, tactical), fashion and seasonal-trend ranges, kids and youth sunglasses, plus the optical-cross-over (prescription sunglasses) that adjacent-vertical retailers source — sold by case-pack or pallet quantity to retailers, marketplace sellers, and accessory boutiques. The verified sunglasses suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with regional UV-rating compliance.

Question 29

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

Authorised-distributor MOQ: most designer ranges set case-pack minimums (12–24 pairs per SKU, full-pallet at 200+ pairs). Parallel-import lots usually start at full-pallet (300–600 pairs of mixed-SKU). Manufacturer-direct from East Asian hubs typically starts at 500–1,000 pairs per design at fast-fashion price points; Italian-quality manufacturer-direct usually starts at 200–500 pairs. Pricing posture: 40–55% off RRP on authorised case-pack, 55–70% off RRP on parallel-import pallet-quantity, 65–80% off RRP on graded retail-return; fashion-tier from East Asian production hubs typically 75–90% off the eventual retail price.

Question 30

What's the difference between designer and fashion-tier wholesale sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

Designer-tier wholesale sunglasses (Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, Prada, Gucci, Tom Ford and the broader EssilorLuxottica + Safilo + Kering Eyewear licensed portfolios) operates through tightly-managed authorised-distribution networks with strict MAP enforcement, serialised batch tracking, and authorised-channel compliance audits. Fashion-tier wholesale sunglasses sources predominantly from East Asian, Italian, and Korean production hubs at fast-fashion price points (£1–25 wholesale per pair), with much wider channel mix (case-pack wholesalers, manufacturer-direct, [private-label](/suppliers/private-label) house collections). Pricing structures, MOQ patterns, and marketplace eligibility differ materially.

Question 31

Can I private-label wholesale sunglasses for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label sunglasses manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 1,000+ pairs per design for new-tooling work, with sample-and-prototype phases at lower thresholds. East Asian production hubs offer fast-fashion price points; Italian-quality production typically starts at 200–500 pairs per design. UV-rating + EN ISO 12312-1 compliance documentation is included in the supplier's standard production-spec deliverables. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) and private-label accounts.

Question 32

What is wholesale bag supply?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale bag supply is the trade-tier supply of backpacks, totes, sport / gym bags, travel + luggage, messenger and laptop bags, kids and youth backpacks, and school-uniform bag programmes — sold by case-pack, pallet, or full container to retailers, marketplace sellers, and B2B redistributors. Three supplier archetypes dominate: manufacturer-direct + private-label (East Asian volume hubs), authorised distribution (the major bag-and-luggage brand houses — Samsonite, Kipling, JanSport, North Face, Eastpak, Herschel, Tumi, Fjällräven, Osprey), and retail-return / liquidation. The verified bag suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing.

Question 33

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale bags?

Accepted Answer

Mass-market backpacks and totes typically carry 12–48 pieces per SKU at case scale with full-pallet discounts at 200+ pieces. Branded authorised distribution often opens at full-pallet (300+ pieces of mixed-SKU). Private-label production from East Asian manufacturer-direct typically starts at 500–1,000 pieces per design. Travel and luggage authorised lots typically carry case-pack minimums of 6–12 pieces per SKU due to higher per-piece value. Pricing posture: 50–70% off RRP on mass-market case-pack, 35–55% off RRP on branded authorised, 80–92% off the eventual retail price on private-label production runs.

Question 34

What's the difference between wholesale backpack and wholesale luggage sourcing?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale backpack sourcing skews toward mass-market (back-to-school case-pack programmes through grocery and discounter wholesale) and athletic / outdoor (authorised distribution through specialist channels — JanSport, North Face, Osprey, Fjällräven). Wholesale luggage sourcing operates predominantly through authorised brand distribution (the major luggage houses — Samsonite, Tumi, Briggs & Riley, Travelpro) with parallel-import as the secondary channel. MOQ and pricing structures differ — backpack case-packs are 12–48 pieces per SKU; luggage case-packs are typically 6–12 pieces due to higher per-piece value + larger physical volume.

Question 35

Can I private-label wholesale bags for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label bag manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 500–1,000 pieces per design at fast-fashion price points (£3–8 per piece for mass-market backpacks; £8–25 for premium + technical lines). Lead times run 8–16 weeks from purchase order to dispatch depending on customisation depth. Sample-and-prototype phases are standard at lower thresholds. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) accounts.

Question 36

What is wholesale handbag supply?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale handbag supply is the trade-tier supply of designer handbags (LVMH, Kering, Tapestry, Capri Holdings, Hermès portfolios), premium leather-shop handbags (Italian and Spanish production), fashion-tier handbags (East Asian fast-fashion + Italian-quality), casual and everyday ranges, evening and clutch bags, occasion and bridal bags — sold by case-pack or full-pallet to retailers, marketplace sellers, and boutique resellers. The verified handbag suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing and leather-grade documentation transparency.

Question 37

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale handbags?

Accepted Answer

Authorised-distributor MOQ for designer handbags: 3–12 pieces per SKU at case scale due to high per-piece value, full-pallet at 50+ pieces. Italian / Spanish leather-shop manufacturer-direct typically starts at 50–150 pieces per design; East Asian volume hubs typically 200–500 pieces per design. Pricing posture: 35–55% off RRP on designer authorised case-pack (designer-handbag MAP enforcement is among the strictest in fashion-accessory wholesale), 50–70% off RRP on parallel-import pallet-quantity, 60–80% off RRP on graded retail-return; fashion-tier from East Asian manufacturer-direct typically 75–90% off the eventual retail price.

Question 38

What's the difference between designer and fashion-tier wholesale handbags?

Accepted Answer

Designer-tier wholesale handbags (LVMH covering Louis Vuitton + Dior + Fendi + Loewe + Celine + Marc Jacobs; Kering covering Gucci + Saint Laurent + Bottega Veneta + Balenciaga; Tapestry covering Coach + Kate Spade; Capri Holdings covering Michael Kors + Versace + Jimmy Choo) operates through tightly-managed authorised-distribution networks with strict MAP enforcement and serialised batch tracking. Fashion-tier wholesale handbags sources predominantly from East Asian and Italian / Spanish production hubs at fast-fashion price points (£3–80 wholesale per piece depending on quality tier), with much wider channel mix. Pricing structures, MOQ patterns, and marketplace eligibility differ materially.

Question 39

Can I commission a bespoke house-collection handbag programme?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Italian and Spanish leather-shop production hubs offer deep house-collection capability with sample-and-prototype phases at modest commitments. Typical MOQ for new-design programmes: 100–500 pieces per design depending on customisation depth (label-only at the lower end; bespoke leather selection + hardware at the higher). Lead times run 12–24 weeks for new-tooling work; 8–12 weeks for adaptation of existing patterns. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) and [private-label](/suppliers/private-label) accounts.

Question 40

What is wholesale leggings supply?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale leggings supply is the trade-tier supply of athletic and performance leggings (Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Lululemon, Gymshark portfolios — high-rise, compression, seamless, training, yoga, running), fashion leggings (printed, faux-leather, cotton-blend, casual loungewear), shapewear and contour leggings, kids and youth leggings, maternity, plus-size — sold by size-run case-pack, full pallet, or full container to retailers, marketplace sellers, and athleisure-channel buyers. The verified leggings suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with regional sizing-system support.

Question 41

What are typical MOQs and size-runs for wholesale leggings?

Accepted Answer

Athletic-and-performance MOQ is typically size-run case-packs: a single SKU ships as a 12-pair size-run (XS / S / M / L / XL / XXL with a curve weighted toward middle sizes — 1×XS, 2×S, 3×M, 3×L, 2×XL, 1×XXL). Fashion-leggings case packs from East Asian manufacturer-direct typically start at 200–500 pairs per design at fast-fashion price points; Turkish and Italian-quality manufacturer-direct usually starts at 100–300 pairs per design. Private-label production runs typically start at 500–1,000 pairs per design. Plus-size programmes pack 1×1X, 2×2X, 2×3X, 1×4X, 1×5X.

Question 42

What's the difference between athletic and fashion-tier wholesale leggings?

Accepted Answer

Athletic and performance leggings (Nike, Adidas, Under Armour, Lululemon, Gymshark) operate through tightly-controlled regional distribution with strict MAP enforcement; expect 35–55% off RRP at case-pack scale on authorised lots. Fashion leggings split widely between East Asian fast-fashion ranges (£1.50–6 wholesale per pair) and Turkish / Italian-quality fashion ranges (£4–18 wholesale per pair). Pricing structures, MOQ patterns, and marketplace eligibility differ materially. Athleisure-brand authorised lots are paper-trail-clean for Amazon / eBay brand-gating; fashion-tier private-label is more flexible commercially but requires you to build your own brand equity downstream.

Question 43

Can I private-label wholesale leggings for my own athleisure brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label leggings manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 500–1,000 pairs per design at fast-fashion price points (£2–6 per pair); shapewear-vertical private-label starts higher (1,000+ pieces per SKU due to specialist fabric-tech investment). Lead times run 8–14 weeks from purchase order to dispatch. Sample-and-prototype phases are standard at lower thresholds. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) accounts including specialist compression-fabric production partners.

Question 44

What is wholesale skincare supply?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale skincare supply is the trade-tier supply of treatment categories (anti-aging serums and creams, hydration and moisturising lines, retinoid and vitamin-C active-ingredient ranges, eye-care, acne and blemish-treatment, hyperpigmentation and brightening, sensitive-skin and barrier-repair), the cleansing layer (foaming, balm, oil, micellar, exfoliant), the SPF and sun-protection layer, masking products, tools and accessories, plus K-beauty and J-beauty specialism programmes — sold by case-pack or pallet quantity to retailers, marketplace sellers, and beauty-channel resellers. The verified skincare suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with regulatory-compliance teams familiar with EU CPNP and FDA OTC routes.

Question 45

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale skincare?

Accepted Answer

Prestige skincare authorised-distributor MOQ: 6–12 units per SKU at case scale, full-pallet allocations at 100+ units. Mass-market drugstore-tier ranges run higher case scales (24–48 units per SKU). Parallel-import lots usually start at full-pallet (300+ units of mixed-SKU). Private-label production-run programmes generally start at 500–2,000 units per SKU — formula-bespoke development carries higher minimums than label-only customisation. Pricing posture: 45–60% off RRP on prestige authorised case-pack, 55–75% off RRP on parallel-import, 65–85% off RRP on graded retail-return; private-label production typically 75–90% off the eventual retail price.

Question 46

What's the difference between wholesale skincare and wholesale cosmetics?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale skincare refers to treatment, cleansing, hydration, anti-aging, and sun-protection products that act on the skin over time. [Wholesale cosmetics](/a-z/cosmetics) typically refers to color cosmetics + nail care + tools + gift sets — products that change appearance in real-time. The two share many suppliers (most beauty wholesalers stock both) but the regulatory posture differs — skincare carries heavier active-ingredient compliance (EU CPNP + FDA OTC registration where applicable for therapeutic claims). Profile pages list which sub-verticals each supplier covers; many beauty buyers cross-merchandise both.

Question 47

Can I private-label wholesale skincare for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label skincare manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 500–2,000 units per SKU with label-only customisation possible at lower thresholds and full formula-bespoke at higher commitments. Lead times run 12–24 weeks from purchase order to dispatch depending on customisation depth + per-batch testing requirements. Sample-and-formulation-development phases are standard at lower thresholds. EU CPNP registration takes additional time for new formulations. [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to match a brief to qualified [manufacturer-direct](/suppliers/manufacturers) accounts including formulation-development partners.

Question 48

What is wholesale toy supply?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale toy supply is the trade-tier supply of pre-school + infant toys, construction + building (LEGO and competitor brick-set programmes), action figures + collectibles (licensed-IP figure ranges), dolls + dollhouse, plush + soft toys (licensed-character + generic), educational + STEM, arts-and-crafts, board games + puzzles, outdoor toys (ride-on, scooters, garden-play) — sold by case-pack or full-pallet to retailers, marketplace sellers, gift channels, and school / classroom buyers. The verified toy suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with multi-region warehousing and age-band-compliance teams familiar with EN 71 + CPSIA + AS/NZS toy-safety regimes.

Question 49

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale toys?

Accepted Answer

Authorised-distributor MOQ: most major toy lines set case-pack minimums (6–48 units per SKU at case scale depending on per-unit value — LEGO sets typically 6–12 per case, plush typically 24–48 per case, with full-pallet allocations at 100–500+ units). Manufacturer-direct from East Asian hubs typically starts at 500–2,000 pieces per design. Pricing posture: 25–40% off RRP on licensed-IP authorised case-pack (among the tightest authorised discounts in wholesale because licensed-IP brands aggressively protect retail margin), 35–55% off RRP on parallel-import licensed lots, 65–85% off the eventual retail price on generic / manufacturer-direct, 70–90% off RRP on liquidation.

Question 50

How do I source wholesale toys for Q4 / Christmas?

Accepted Answer

Q4 toy demand is the global toy industry's annual peak. Authorised distributor lots for Q4-licensed-IP demand typically open seasonal allocations in February–April for November landing; allocations tighten progressively from May onwards as buyers commit to year-end programmes. Plan accordingly — last-minute Q4 sourcing typically forces less-favourable supplier terms. Place commitments by July for guaranteed November landing on manufacturer-direct production runs; lead times stretch significantly during Q3 due to factory-utilisation peaks at the volume hubs. Parallel-import and liquidation channels tighten 6–8 weeks ahead of the Q4 retail peak.

Question 51

What's the difference between licensed-IP and generic wholesale toys?

Accepted Answer

Licensed-IP toys (LEGO, Mattel covering Barbie + Hot Wheels + Fisher-Price, Hasbro covering Transformers + Nerf + Play-Doh + Monopoly, MGA covering L.O.L., Spin Master covering Paw Patrol, plus the Disney + Pixar + Marvel + Pokémon + Nintendo licensee networks) operate through tightly-controlled authorised distribution with strict MAP enforcement. Counterfeiting pressure is high; authorised paper-trail provenance is critical for marketplace-led resale. Generic / non-IP toys (educational, arts-and-crafts, plush, outdoor) operate predominantly through East Asian and Eastern European manufacturer-direct + private-label channels with much wider price flexibility (65–90% off retail on case-pack scale).

Question 52

What is wholesale t-shirts?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale t-shirts is the trade-tier supply of blank tees, printed and graphic tees, fashion-cut and oversized streetwear, and the authorised brand-distribution layer (Champion, Fruit of the Loom, Gildan, Hanes, Bella+Canvas) sold by case-pack, pallet, or container quantity to printers, branded-merch agencies, marketplace sellers, and other resellers. The verified t-shirt suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with manufacturer-direct production hubs in Bangladesh, Pakistan, Turkey, Portugal, Honduras, and Vietnam supplying the bulk of blank-tee volume.

Question 53

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale t-shirts?

Accepted Answer

Blank-tee wholesalers operate at 12-piece-per-size case-pack discipline with full-pallet pricing tiers at 144+ pieces. Authorised brand-direct (Champion / Gildan / Bella+Canvas) typically quotes 36-piece minimums with deeper allocations (full pallet 200-400 pieces, 20ft container 4,000-8,000 pieces) unlocking better case rates. Private-label production runs from manufacturer-direct accounts start at 100-300 pieces per design + colourway. Pricing posture: value-tier 140-160 GSM blanks at £1.20-£2.50; standard 180 GSM at £2.50-£4.50; premium 200-220 GSM at £4.50-£8.00; heavyweight streetwear 240+ GSM at £8.00-£15.00.

Question 54

What's the difference between wholesale t-shirts and polo shirts?

Accepted Answer

T-shirts are crew-neck or scoop-neck cotton-jersey knits with no buttons or collar; polo shirts are knit (typically piqué or jersey) with a button-placket and collar. The two share many suppliers (most apparel wholesalers stock both) but the polo-shirt category carries higher per-unit cost (£3-£12 for blank polos vs £1.20-£8 for blank tees on comparable GSM) due to the more complex construction. Polo blanks are most-commonly sourced from the same Bangladeshi / Pakistani / Turkish manufacturer-direct hubs, plus a meaningful premium-segment in Portugal + Italy.

Question 55

Can I private-label wholesale t-shirts for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label t-shirt manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 100-300 pieces per design + colourway with a 3-5 colourway minimum and full size-run requirement. Label-only customisation (your-label-on-our-blank) starts at lower thresholds; full-bespoke fabric-blend + cut + finish typically requires 500-1,000+ pieces. Lead times: 60-90 days from purchase order to dispatch (8-12 weeks European production hubs; 10-16 weeks Asian including freight). [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to have the platform's team match a brief to qualified manufacturer-direct accounts.

Question 56

What is wholesale hoodies?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale hoodies is the trade-tier supply of pullover hoodies, zip-up hoodies, cropped and oversized fashion-cut hoodies, heavyweight premium streetwear, and the authorised brand-distribution layer (Champion, Gildan, Russell Athletic, Hanes, AWDis, Bella+Canvas) sold by case-pack, pallet, or container quantity to printers, branded-merch agencies, marketplace sellers, and fashion retailers. The verified hoodie suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with manufacturer-direct production hubs in Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, Portugal, China, and Vietnam.

Question 57

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale hoodies?

Accepted Answer

Blank-hoodie wholesalers typically operate at 6-12 pieces-per-size case-pack discipline with full-pallet tiers at 60-120+ pieces. Authorised brand-direct (Champion / Gildan / AWDis / Russell Athletic) usually quotes 24-piece minimums with deeper allocations (full pallet 100-200 pieces, 20ft container 1,500-3,000 pieces) unlocking better case rates. Private-label production from manufacturer-direct accounts starts at 150-300 pieces per design + colourway. Pricing posture: value-tier 260-280 GSM at £4.00-£7.00; standard 280-320 GSM at £6.50-£11.00; premium 320-380 GSM at £10.00-£18.00; heavyweight streetwear 380+ GSM at £18.00-£35.00. Zip-ups carry a £2-£5 premium over pullover blanks.

Question 58

What's the difference between wholesale hoodies and sweatshirts?

Accepted Answer

A hoodie is a sweatshirt with a hood (and typically a kangaroo-pouch front pocket and drawstring). Sweatshirts (crewneck pullover or zip-up) carry the same fabric construction — fleece-back, loopback, French terry — but no hood. The two share manufacturer-direct supply chains (most knit-apparel factories produce both) and the same MOQ discipline; pricing is typically £1-£3 lower per unit on equivalent-GSM crewneck-sweatshirts versus pullover hoodies. Both share the same OEKO-TEX / GOTS / GRS certification posture. Children's hoodies carry the BS EN 14682 hood-drawcord ban; children's sweatshirts (no hood) are exempt from that specific rule.

Question 59

Can I private-label wholesale hoodies for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label hoodie manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 150-300 pieces per design + colourway with a 3-5 colourway minimum and full size-run requirement. Label-only customisation (your-label-on-our-blank) starts at lower thresholds; full-bespoke fabric-blend + cut + finish (custom GSM, custom rib-cuff, custom hood-construction, garment-dye finish) typically requires 500+ pieces. Lead times: 75-105 days from purchase order to dispatch (10-13 weeks European production; 11-16 weeks Asian including freight). [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to have the platform's team match a brief to qualified manufacturer-direct accounts.

Question 60

What is wholesale jeans?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale jeans is the trade-tier supply of denim across men's and women's fits (skinny, slim, straight, regular, relaxed, bootcut, wide-leg, mom + boyfriend cuts), the wash-and-finish spectrum (raw, rinse, stonewash, vintage, acid-wash, black-overdye, coloured-denim), the price-tier spectrum (value-private-label through mid-tier denim houses to premium authorised distribution covering Levi's, Wrangler, Lee, Diesel, G-Star, Replay), and workwear-utility ranges. Sold by case-pack, pallet, or container quantity. Verified jeans suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with production hubs in Turkey (Çorlu / Çerkezköy), China, Mexico (Torreón), Pakistan, Bangladesh, and US heritage selvedge mills in North Carolina.

Question 61

What are typical MOQs and pricing for wholesale jeans?

Accepted Answer

Premium-tier authorised distribution (Levi's / Wrangler / Lee / Diesel) typically quotes 12-24-piece minimums per fit + wash + size combination, with deeper allocations (full pallet 200-400 pieces, 20ft container 2,000-4,000 pieces) unlocking better case rates. Mid-tier private-label production runs from manufacturer-direct accounts start at 200-500 pieces per fit + wash with a 3-5 wash minimum and full size-run (28-38 waist + 30-34 inseam minimum for men's). Pricing: value-tier private-label at £6-£14 per unit; mid-tier at £14-£28; premium-tier authorised (Levi's / Wrangler / Lee) at £18-£45; designer-tier (Diesel / G-Star / Replay / Tommy Hilfiger) at £35-£90. Liquidation lots typically wholesale at 25-50% off authorised wholesale.

Question 62

What's the difference between wholesale jeans and trousers / pants?

Accepted Answer

Jeans are denim trousers — woven cotton (typically with elastane stretch in modern fits) cut from indigo or coloured-denim fabric and finished with characteristic five-pocket construction. Trousers / pants is the broader category covering chino, suit-trouser, dress-pant, casual, and workwear constructions across cotton-twill, wool, polyester-blend, and technical fabrics. The two share many wholesale suppliers (most apparel wholesalers stock both denim and non-denim trousers) but the supply chains diverge sharply at the manufacturer-direct level — denim wash-and-finish facilities are highly specialised and rarely produce non-denim ranges.

Question 63

Can I private-label wholesale jeans for my own brand?

Accepted Answer

Yes. [Private-label denim manufacturers](/suppliers/private-label) typically start production runs at 200-500 pieces per fit + wash with a 3-5 wash minimum and full size-run requirement (28-38 waist + 30-34 inseam minimum for men's; 24-32 waist + multiple inseam options for women's). Label-only customisation starts at lower thresholds; full-bespoke fabric-blend + fit-block + finish-pattern typically requires 1,000+ pieces. Lead times: 90-120 days from purchase order to dispatch (12-15 weeks Turkish + Mexican production; 14-18 weeks Asian including freight). [Premium+](/retailer-upgrade) buyers can use [Custom Sourcing](/custom-sourcing) to have the platform's team match a fit-block + fabric-blend + finish-specification brief to qualified manufacturer-direct accounts.

Question 64

What is wholesale shirts?

Accepted Answer

Wholesale shirts is the trade-tier supply of men's dress shirts (formal poplin, twill, end-on-end across classic / slim / extra-slim / regular fits), casual button-down ranges (oxford-cloth button-down, chambray, denim-shirt, casual-twill), heavyweight flannel and brushed-cotton workshirts, smart-casual linen-blend ranges, and women's button-up shirts. Sold by case-pack, pallet, or container quantity. Verified shirt suppliers on WholesaleUp operate across the EU, UK, and North America with manufacturer-direct production hubs in Bangladesh, India (the historic dress-shirt capital), Turkey, Portugal, Vietnam, and increasingly Egypt and Cambodia.

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