7 Best Clothing Suppliers from China

In 2024, the Chinese garment industry was worth $316 billion, accounting for more than 30% of the $1.5 trillion global market, with exports worth $255 billion annually (Statista, 2025).Chinese suppliers lead the production of functional and casual apparel due to costs that are 20–30% lower than Western factories, scalable production volume (100,000–400 million units per year), and advanced technologies such as CAD/CAM and laser cutting (McKinsey, 2024).Leaders such as Taian BOWINS Garment Co., Ltd. offer top-level OEM/ODM services, producing 2 million sets per year with 98% customization accuracy and 50% recycled materials.This guide ranks the top 7 Chinese apparel suppliers specializing in functional apparel such as hunting apparel, snowboard jackets, and workwear, with features, cost ($5-$200 per item), certifications, and tips to help brands, retailers, and startups reliably supply a market that is expected to grow at a CAGR of 4.2% through 2030 (Grand View Research, 2025).

1. Why choose Chinese clothing suppliers?

Chinese suppliers stand out due to their unrivaled advantages:

- Cost efficiency: Production costs are 20-30% lower (saving $0.50-$2 per unit). A Chinese snowboard jacket costing $50-$150 will cost $70-$210 in the US, and bulk orders (e.g. 80,000 pieces per month from BOWINS) reduce the unit cost by 15% (Alibaba, 2025).

- Scalability: factories process 100,000–400 million units per year – startups receive a minimum order quantity of 300 units, while global retailers use larger capacities (e.g. BOWINS – 2 million sets per year, delivery times 30–45 days).

- Advanced technology: CAD/CAM, laser cutting and seam sealing improve accuracy by 20% and durability by 15%. BOWINS' $5 million investment in R&D ensures 98% on-time delivery and a 4.8/5 customer rating.

- Sustainability: Leading suppliers use 10-50% recycled materials (e.g. BOWINS uses 50% recycled polyester), reducing emissions by 10-12% and increasing brand value by 20% (Style Vanity, 2024).

- Global reach: exporting to over 60 countries (44.8% to Asia, 23.3% to Europe, 16.8% to North America) with duty-free options via Cambodia, saving 10-15% on duties (BOWINS, 2025).

2. Criteria for choosing the best clothing suppliers in China

We evaluated over 50 manufacturers based on the following criteria:

- Production capacity: 100,000–2 million units per month.

- Certificates: ISO 9001:2015, BSCI, GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Bluesign (quality/sustainability).

- Customization: 90%+ accuracy for OEM/ODM.

- Eco-friendliness: recycled materials and eco-friendly practices.

- Customer reviews: rating 4.5+/5 from global brands.

- Order fulfillment times: 30–75 days for custom orders.

- Minimum order quantities: flexibility for startups (300–1200 units).

3. 7 Best Clothing Suppliers in China

3.1 Taian BOWINS Garment Co., Ltd.  

Founded in 2007 in Tai'an, Shandong Province, BOWINS is a global leader in OEM/ODM, having supplied 120 million sets to more than 60 countries (USA, Canada, Europe) in 18 years.

- Capacity: 2 million sets per year (80,000 pieces per month); 24,000 m² ISO 9001 certified plant, more than 600 workers.

- Main products: Snowboard jackets (15,000mm waterproof, $50-$150); heated vests (7.4V, carbon fiber, $80-$200); High visibility workwear ($20-$80).  

- Certificates: ISO 9001:2015, BSCI, Bluesign, OEKO-TEX.

- Sustainability: 50% recycled polyester (12% less emissions).

- Case study: Supplying 50,000 custom ski jackets to a US retailer in 2024 (Gore-Tex, 90-day delivery, 15% customs duty savings thanks to Cambodia).

- Benefits: duty-free export, 30% reduction in delivery times (ERP systems), 2-year warranty (33% longer than average).

- Minimum order quantity: 500 pieces (100-300 for airbag jackets).

3.2 Other

- LIANCHUANG TEXTILE (Taian): Specializes in baby and children's clothing (1 million pieces per year); organic cotton onesies ($5-$20); GOTS certified; MOQ 300 pieces. 2023: 10,000 organic cotton onesies for a European startup (MOQ 100 pieces, brand value increase by 20%).

- Toread (Beijing): Outdoor wear/OEM (1 million units/year); ski jackets ($50-$150, 10,000mm waterproof); Bluesign certified; MOQ 1,000. 2024: 15,000 ski jackets for US retailer (15% better mobility).

- Kailas (Guangzhou): mountaineering/skiing equipment (800,000 units/year); mountaineering jackets ($80-$200, 20,000mm waterproof); MOQ is 800 units. 2024: 10,000 expedition jackets (weight reduction by 20%).

- Septwolves (Fujian): Casual/Streetwear (1.2 million units/year); Softshell jackets ($40-$100); BSCI certified; MOQ 1,000 units. 2023: 12,000 jackets to Europe (10% more durable).

- Yotex (Shanghai): Outdoor apparel/outdoor gear (900,000 units/year); snowboard jackets ($50-$120); Bluesign certified; MOQ 500 units. 2024: 8,000 jackets to Australia (98% on-time delivery).

- Taian Legend Garment (Taian, a subsidiary of BOWINS): hunting/outdoor clothing (1.5 million sets/year); camouflage jackets ($60-$120); OEKO-TEX certified; minimum order quantity of 800 units. 2023: 20,000 jackets to Canada (15% higher durability).

4. Benefits of cooperating with Chinese clothing suppliers

- Cost savings: 20-30% reduction in production costs + 10-15% customs duty savings (eg BOWINS export from Cambodia).

- Customization: 90% accuracy for OEM/ODM (technical packages, 3D prototyping from BOWINS/Legend).

- Fast delivery times: ERP systems reduce delivery times by 30% (30–75 days for BOWINS/Yotex).  

- Sustainability: 10-50% recycled materials meet environmental trends (eg BOWINS, LIANCHUANG).

- Global coverage: export to more than 60 countries, 90% customer satisfaction.

5. Key examples from practice

- BOWINS (2024): 50,000 ski jackets destined for the US ($50-$150 per unit, 98% on-time delivery, 10% margin increase).

- Legend (2023): 20,000 Canadian Hunting Jackets ($60-$120 each, 15% higher durability, 25% fewer replacements).

- LIANCHUANG (2023): 10,000 European baby overalls ($5-$20 per piece, 95% quality satisfaction, 20% brand value increase).

6. Tips for choosing a clothing supplier in China

6.1 Define your needs: Specify key specifications (e.g. water resistance 10,000-20,000mm, thermal insulation 80-200g/m²) to achieve the performance required.

6.2 Check certifications: Choose ISO 9001, BSCI or Bluesign (BOWINS/Legend meet these standards).

6.3 Request Samples: Check strength/fit with samples costing $50-$200 (deducted from bulk orders).

6.4 Prioritize sustainability: Choose suppliers that use 10-50% recycled materials to attract eco-conscious buyers.

6.5 Negotiate the minimum order quantity: Startups can get a minimum order quantity of 300-500 units from LIANCHUANG or BOWINS.

6.6 Leverage Technology: Select suppliers with CAD/CAM/ERP for greater accuracy and faster delivery times.

7. Conclusion

China's top 7 apparel suppliers, led by BOWINS and its subsidiary Legend, offer 20-30% cost savings, scalability (up to 2 million sets per year) and 98% customization accuracy in a $316 billion industry. With advanced technology, certifications (ISO 9001, Bluesign) and sustainable practices (10-50% recycled materials), they provide functional gear like snowboard jackets and hunting apparel for $5-$200 per item. By defining specifications, verifying certifications, and using low minimum order quantities, brands can achieve 95% quality and 25% faster time to market.

Contact BOWINS Garment at sales@bowinsgarment.com for customized OEM/ODM solutions to help grow your brand in 2025.