Online fabric and blanks wholesaler

Independent clothing makers, tailors, alteration shops, print and embroidery businesses, Etsy sellers and small brands.

You buy from mills, importers or closeout suppliers at wholesale prices and sell in bulk at a markup, with minimum order sizes and tiered pricing for repeat buyers.

• Spotting fabrics and products that sell
• Stock tracking and organizing
• Online selling and customer service

• Check your state's seller's permit and how to collect resale certificates from business buyers
• Check your city or county rules and any HOA or lease limits on storing stock and shipping from home
• Check federal labeling rules for textile products and any extra rules for children's clothing
• Unsold stock ties up cash, so start small and reorder what sells
• If you import, check customs duties and shipping costs before you commit

Estimates typically run around $2,000 to $10,000, depending on how much fabric, trims and blank stock you buy upfront. Unsold stock ties up cash, so start small and reorder what sells.

Estimated monthly revenue is typically around $1,000 to $8,000, depending on your product range, pricing and how many bulk buyers you attract. You can start with about 10 hours a week.

Check your state's seller's permit and how to collect resale certificates from business buyers. Also check federal textile labeling rules, extra rules for children's clothing, city or county and HOA or lease limits, and customs duties if you import.