The bra is an intimate wear necessity for women. Alongside lifestyle changes and enhanced awareness of hygiene, bra consumer perceptions and consumption frequency have changed. For instance, as a Chinese, I know younger ladies in China invest more into bras, including money, time, and frequency growth.
The bra industry enjoys a broad growth space. Hence, more firms cover bras in their business scope. How to find a suitable bra manufacturer comes as a major concern to businesses. Today’s blog is right for you.
3 considerations before choosing bra manufacturers
Finding the right factory based on your desired bra types
Decide what kinds of bras you want to sell through market research, and choose the right bra factories. For example, if you target sports bras, you’d better find seamless bra factories, instead of common underwear factories. Because sports bras are woven at one time by specialized equipment—seamless underwear machines, which are expensive.
MOQ (minimum order quantities)
The custom MOQ offered by local bra wholesalers would be usually lower. If you prefer smaller quantities, selecting local bra suppliers is the right choice. But the low MOQ is usually accompanied by a higher wholesale price.
Price and fees
Compared to Western bra manufacturers, the ones in China, Pakistan, and other Asian countries offer cheaper order prices. Outsourcing manufacturing in Asia helps you decrease fees paid for Western bra manufacturers to double or triple content.
Bra manufacturers in China
China is a major exporter of lingerie to North America and Europe, with the advantages of experienced labor sources and low production costs. So many people prefer sourcing bras made in china at cheap prices and then reselling in local markets.
Find bra manufacturers in China B2B sites
It’s easy to find a lot of bra suppliers on Chinese wholesale websites. If your order is small, around $100, I suggest you go directly to AliExpress. There are plenty of bra types available for you to test the market. There is no minimum order quantity, so you can purchase just one piece. The after-sales service is also good.
If your budget is a few hundred dollars, I recommend going to DHgate rather than Alibaba. Because it’s hard for you to meet the high MOQ of Alibaba suppliers. In comparison, suppliers on DHgate support small wholesale orders.
Get the best bra factories from JingSourcing
Once your budget for the bra project is $1,000 or more, be sure to ask us to get factory prices, 10%-20% cheaper than Alibaba suppliers’.
We are JingSourcing, a leading sourcing company based in Yiwu, the largest production base for seamless underwear in China. Every year, we handle hundreds of bra inquiries and orders. So far, we have integrated quality bra manufacturers in Yiwu, Shantou in Guangdong Province—the largest lingerie production base in China, as well as other industrial cities.
Therefore, we can quickly match you with the best Chinese bra factories, saving you a lot of energy in finding suppliers and concerns about supplier professionalism and reliability.
Moreover, our sourcing agents have over 20 years of experience in the bra and underwear industry. So we can get your custom bra ideas thoroughly and quickly produce bra samples that perfectly match your specifications. We can also assist with quality inspection and cost-effective shipping, providing you with a reliable supply chain.
Bra industrial chains are concentrated in China and Southeast Asia. That means fewer bra factories in western developed countries.
However, many people are asking about bra manufacturers in the USA and UK. Here is a list for your reference. Note the listed are small wholesalers or the ones offering custom bras within a small number. Always further communicate with and evaluate suppliers before placing an order.
Bra Manufacturers in USA
On the USA supplier directory websites, such as Thomasnet, go4worldbusiness, and Manta, you’ll find many bra suppliers.
Besides that, there are a lot of small USA bra suppliers that set up their websites on Google. Here is a list of 4 bra suppliers located in the USA.
1. Gelmart International
Born in 1952, Gelmart is an intimates manufacturer supplier. They have production facilities in China and the Philippines, as well as an overseas office in China called Gelmart’s China. Besides, Gelmart also emphasizes research and development. They have designed, developed, and produced bras, and underwear for famous brands like LIVELY.
Add: 48 West 38th Street, 10th Floor New York, NY, 10018
2. USA Clothing Manufacturers
They manufacture a wide range of clothing collections from men’s, women’s, to children’s, from workout clothes to flannel clothing. The bra is a small niche, but sports bra customization and wholesale services are available. And the private label is serviceable as well. In addition, they have offices in the UK, New Zealand, Canada, and Australia.
Add: Penthouse, 8730 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly, Hills, California 90210, USA
3. Lefty Production Co.
Lefty offers one-stop-shop services from design, development, to production. Headquartered in Los Angeles, Lefty is a custom bra maker. With unlimited fabric and trim solutions, Lefty’s team can design and produce lingerie as you required. Lingerie is one of their specialties.
Add: 318 West 9th St Suite #1010, Los Angeles, CA 90015
Add: 318 West 9th St Suite #1010, Los Angeles, CA 90015
4. Uni Hosiery
Headquartered in downtown Los Angeles, Uni Hosiery deals with many product categories, including men’s and women’s clothing. The bra is a small niche, including but not limited to lace, no wire, push-up, and seamless bra. And bras are sold in packs (6 pieces). Uni Hosiery is actually a small trader/trading company/wholesaler, with an MOQ of $200.
Add: 1911 E. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90021
Bra Manufacturers in the UK
You can find bra suppliers through the UK supplier directory websites, such as eSources, the Wholesaler UK, etc. In addition, browsing “bra suppliers UK” on Google is a preferred option. Here is a list of 4 bra supplier sites in the UK.Â
1. Intimate Apparel Samples
Based in Wembley Park, London, Intimate Apparel Samples specializes in the design and development of lingerie (both core and plus sized bras), swimwear, and athleisure. They have worked with TV and Film production units like the BBC. Design and technical services are offered. Notably, there is no MOQ for the tech pack development. For per style production, the MOQ is 10 units whereby mixed sizes are permitted. That is friendly to small businesses.
Add: PH05 Second Floor Studios, Empire Way, Emerald Gardens, Wembley Park, London
2. Delta Connex
Located in Leeds, the UK, Delta Connex offers design and manufacturing services targeting lingerie, underwear, and swimwear. Here you can realize bespoke underwear or lingerie projects. The minimum order quantities range from 300 to 10,000 units. Delta Connex has been a stable supplier to such famous bra brands as Boux Avenue. Aside from the BSCI certification, Delta Connex also enjoys a membership of SEDEX. That means more assurance of quality control.
Add: Rutland House, 42 Call Lane, Leeds, UK
3. Panache Lingerie Ltd
Panache Lingerie specializes in the design and production of D plus lingerie. Dedicated to innovation, Panache Lingerie has won many awards, for instance, Sports/Athleisure Bestselling Collection.
Add: 7 Drake House Crescent, Sheffield S20 7HT, UK
4. Aura Lingerie
Located in West London, Aura Lingerie specializes in the domains of lingerie, swimwear, nightwear, and active wear. The company has design teams and offers design services either from scratch or on an existing basis. Moreover, the firm has manufacturing partners located in China, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Add: 34 High Park Road, London, TW9 4BH
Bra Manufacturers in Australia
1. B Free Intimate Apparel
With head office based in Camberwell, Victoria, Australia, they are good at seamless and wire-free lingerie. On the basis of high-tech engineered seamless fabrication, B Free highlights its bras for being comfort, across diverse types such as soft cup bras, and adjustable spaghetti strap bras. And they work with Chinese factories for product manufacturing. Wholesale service is offered. If you are interested, you just fill in the Wholesale Contact Form on B Free’s official website.
Add: 3 Russell St, Hawthorn East VIC 3123
2. Andorra Australia Pty Ltd
Andorra supplies you with underwear including bras and briefs, thermal underwear, and sleepwear. Eco-friendly products are their feature. Aside from a UK office, the company has set up its office in China. Andorra International (HK) Ltd. helps supervise overall production in China factory, as they have put its production in Guangdong, China. In addition, they offer you lingerie design and production services for your own label.
Add: 9 Vernon Avenue, Heidelberg West VIC 3081
Bra Manufacturers in Pakistan
1. SHEMAX INTERNATIONAL
Located in Punjab, Pakistan, SHEMAX INTERNATIONAL is a supplier of fashion garments including bras in both sports and casual contexts. Small orders are welcomed. Additionally, their store is pleasant to users who can view products categories quickly. Moreover, they offer OEM, design, and buyer label services.
Add: 88/B, New Nishat Park, Paris Road, 51310, Sialkot, Pakistan
2. KALEEM INDUSTRY
KALEEM INDUSTRY is a manufacturer with main products across martial arts, fitness gear, textile wear, boxing gear, and team uniforms. In addition, the bra MOQ is 50.0 sets if purchased from stock.
Operational Add: Long Street, Bounkan, Sialkot, Pakistan
The bottom line
Hope this blog helps you with seeking bra suppliers. If you want to find a Chinese bra manufacturer, we can help you a lot. Over the past 9 years, we have helped many small bra businesses grow into mature businesses.
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