What is "dead net" or "net price" in textile wholesale negotiations?

In wholesale trade negotiations, several pricing terms are used that buyers should understand clearly:

Dead net price: The absolute final price — no further discounts, no commissions, no allowances. When a supplier says "that is dead net," it means the negotiation is over at that price.

Net price: The price after all agreed trade discounts have been applied — but potentially before any settlement discounts for early payment.

Gross price: The starting price before any discounts — the catalog or initial quoted price.

Other pricing terms common in textile wholesale:

• FOB (Free On Board): Price includes delivery to the port — buyer pays shipping from port onwards
• CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight): Price includes shipping and insurance to destination port
• Ex-works / Ex-factory: Lowest quoted price — buyer arranges all transport from the factory gate
• All-in price: Everything included — product + shipping + GST