Online batik clothing store

Shoppers who like patterned or ethnic-style clothes, people buying for cultural events or travel, and gift buyers.

You buy at wholesale or directly from makers and sell at a markup, plus any extra for custom sizes or sets. Sales come through your own site or marketplaces like Etsy.

• Eye for fabric, color and fit
• Product photography and writing listings
• Packing, shipping and customer service

• Sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and any states you ship to
• Imported clothing may need correct fiber content and care labels, check the FTC textile labeling rules
• Be honest about whether pieces are hand-dyed, hand-stamped or machine printed in batik style
• Check home occupation rules with your city, HOA or lease if you store stock at home
• Return rates on clothing can be high, set a clear returns policy

Startup costs are typically estimated at around $800 to $4,000, depending on how much stock you buy and how you set up your shop and photography. Treat this as a rough estimate.

Monthly revenue is typically estimated at around $300 to $3,000, depending on your range, how well you market it and how many orders you ship. Return rates on clothing can be high, so set a clear returns policy.

Check sales tax registration and collection rules in your state and any states you ship to. Imported clothing may need fiber content and care labels, so check FTC textile labeling rules, and be honest about hand-dyed versus printed pieces.