How do I check quality of wholesale garments before placing a bulk order?

5 key quality checks for wholesale garment buying:

1. Fabric Quality: Feel the weight — does it match the description? Check for unwanted transparency and stretch deformation.
2. Color Fastness: Wet a corner of the fabric and press against white cloth. Color bleeding = poor dyeing quality and future customer returns.
3. Stitching: Pull gently at seams to test strength. 10–12 stitches per inch is good quality. Loose stitching unravels after few washes.
4. Print Quality: Check if print extends evenly to seams and edges. Fuzzy edges or misaligned patterns indicate low print quality.
5. Sizing Consistency: Measure 2–3 pieces from the same catalog set — they should match within 0.5–1 cm. Inconsistent sizing = end-customer complaints.