Sourcing

Sourcing from Bangladesh for Australian brands

Bangladesh is a volume market. If your product is jersey, knits or basics and your quantities are real, it is usually the cheapest credible option.

Good for
  • Jersey and knitwear at scale
  • Woven basics
  • Established compliance regimes in the larger groups
Less suited to
  • Small runs
  • Fast turnarounds
  • Complex fashion product

MOQ

1,000–3,000 units per style

Lead time

75–110 days

Watch for

Fabric lead time, often longer than the sewing time

Mistakes to avoid

Common errors sourcing from Bangladesh.

  • 01

    Expecting sub-1,000 minimums

  • 02

    Ignoring fabric lead time

  • 03

    Skipping compliance verification

Build a shortlist in Bangladesh.

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