Sourcing and suppliers
How to Vet an Abaya Supplier: 12 Checks Before You Pay a Deposit
12 checks to run before you pay an abaya supplier: trade licence, spec sheet, named fabric, the minimum, a sample order and payment red flags.
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Sourcing abayas and choosing a supplier
How to judge a supplier before you pay a deposit, what to check before you pay a deposit, and how Dubai compares with China and Turkey on price, minimums and shipping.
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How do I verify that an abaya supplier is genuine?
A genuine supplier puts its promises in writing and can prove them on your order. Check that the trade licence name matches the invoice and bank account, get the fabric, the minimum and a spec sheet in writing, ask for photos of your order as it is made and of the packed cartons, and order samples before a bulk deposit.
Read the full guideIs it better to buy abayas from Dubai, China or Turkey?
China is usually cheapest per piece, with marketplace prices from about US$2, but the lowest prices need 100 to 3,000 pieces. Turkey is closest to European buyers, and one Istanbul supplier advertises no minimum. Dubai suppliers make abayas where they are worn every day and take small orders. Compare landed cost, not unit price.
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Eight topics, from first order to Ramadan
- Starting a businessFirst orders, first mistakes, and what a new shop needs in place.1 guide
- Sourcing and suppliersVetting factories, and comparing Dubai with China and Turkey.2 guides
- Pricing and marginsWholesale prices, landed cost, markup and what you keep.1 guide
- Orders, MOQ and samplesMinimums, mixing styles, samples and lead times.1 guide
- Fabrics and stylesAbaya types, fabrics, sizing and what sells where.1 guide
- Shipping and customsHS codes, duty and VAT, couriers and delivery terms.1 guide
- Private labelYour labels and packaging, OEM and ODM, launching a brand.1 guide
- Ramadan and seasonsRamadan and Eid ordering, Umrah and Hajj, summer and winter.1 guide
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