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Brief and costing
We turn your tech pack, reference garment or idea into a specification with fabric, GSM, trims, construction and target price.
Garments & apparel · Buyer-side sourcing agent
Apparel Sourcing Agent in India for International Brands
An apparel sourcing agent in India is your team on the ground: finding the right garment factories, negotiating, following samples and production, and checking quality before you pay the balance.
We act as a buyer-side apparel sourcing agent for brands, retailers, uniform suppliers and importers in the USA, UK, Europe, Australia, Canada and the Middle East.
What an apparel sourcing agent does for you
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Factory search and shortlist
We shortlist factories with proven capability in your product type and volume, and share their names and details with you.
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Verification
We visit the factory, check capacity, machinery, in-house versus subcontracted processes, and available audit and test reports.
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Sampling
We follow proto, fit, size-set and pre-production samples, and log comments until you approve a sealed sample.
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Production follow-up
We track fabric in-house dates, cutting, sewing and finishing against the plan and report delays early.
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Inspection and shipment
We inspect during and after production and coordinate packing, documents and handover to your forwarder.
Sourcing agent or buying direct from a factory?
When an agent helps
You are new to India, need several product types from different factories, have no local QC team, or want independent checks on a factory you already use.When buying direct works
You have a long-standing factory relationship, your own staff visiting India, and a stable product range that rarely changes.Limitations to expect
An agent adds cost and cannot make a factory faster than its capacity. Final compliance responsibility stays with the importer of record.Who we work with
Fashion and lifestyle brandsDepartment stores and retailersE-commerce and DTC labelsUniform and workwear suppliersPromotional apparel companiesImporters and wholesalers
About our apparel sourcing team
Sourcing India is a buyer-side sourcing company. We do not own garment factories or sell garments from stock. We find, qualify and manage independent Indian manufacturers and exporters for you, and the factory is your supplier of record.
20+ years in Indian manufacturing and export500+ verified factories across our categoriesBuyers served in 30+ countriesBased in India, working across Indian manufacturing clusters
Garment sourcing by destination market
Duty, labelling and compliance differ by market. Our country guides list the main rules with official sources.
Garment buyer questions
How much does an apparel sourcing agent in India cost?
Agents typically charge a commission on FOB value or a project fee. We agree the fee in writing before any work starts and do not take hidden factory commissions.
Will I know which factory makes my garments?
Yes. We share factory names and locations, and you can visit or audit them.
Can you work with a factory I already use?
Yes. We can take on inspection and production follow-up for your existing supplier.
Which garments can you source?
Knitwear, woven shirts and dresses, bottoms, kidswear, loungewear, uniforms and embellished fashion. See our knitwear and woven garment guide for detail.
Submit your product requirements
Tell us about your garment programme
Share a photo, reference product or tech pack. We will identify suitable verified manufacturers and explain the next steps — no obligation.
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