Shaoxing
World's largest fabric market — 30,000+ stalls
Overview
Shaoxing's Keqiao district is the world's largest fabric wholesale market with over 30,000 stalls. It's the go-to source for textile importers, fashion brands, and home textile companies.
Before a garment becomes a garment, the fabric comes from Shaoxing. The Keqiao (China Textile City) market is where fashion brands, fabric wholesalers, and garment manufacturers source their raw materials — from basic cotton and polyester to high-end silks, jacquards, and technical textiles. With 30,000+ stalls organized by fabric type, it's the most efficient textile sourcing destination on earth. The surrounding area also houses dyeing, printing, and finishing facilities.
Key Industries
How We Source in Shaoxing
Discovery Call
We learn your product specs, budget, timeline, and sourcing goals in a 45-min call.
Supplier Shortlist
Our team vets 10-20 factories using trade data, certifications, and sample reviews.
On-Site Audit
We physically visit every factory, inspect production lines, interview management, and document everything.
Due Diligence Report
You receive a 30+ page report with photos, videos, financial health checks, and our recommendation.
Negotiation & Handoff
We facilitate introductions, interpret in meetings, and guide you through the contract process.
Key Highlights
Fabric Market Navigation
Navigate 30,000+ stalls efficiently. We pre-identify suppliers matching your fabric type, weight, composition, and price range before you arrive.
Color & Finish Matching
On-site color matching, hand-feel evaluation, and finish assessment. We collect fabric swatches and arrange lab dip testing.
Mill & Finishing Audits
Factory visits to weaving mills, dye houses, and finishing facilities. Verify production capacity, quality systems, and environmental compliance.
Quality & Compliance Testing
Arrange third-party testing for colorfastness, shrinkage, tensile strength, and chemical compliance (OEKO-TEX, REACH) at accredited labs.
Who This Is For
✓ Great for
- Fashion brands and apparel manufacturers
- Fabric wholesalers and distributors
- Home textile and bedding companies
- Technical and performance fabric buyers
- Buyers seeking custom dyeing and printing
✗ Not ideal for
- Buyers looking for finished garments (go to Guangzhou)
- Those who can't evaluate fabric quality by touch
- Small-quantity buyers (most mills have MOQs of 1,000+ meters)
Frequently Asked Questions
Sourcing trips from Shaoxing
End-to-end supplier verification trips designed around Shaoxing's manufacturing strengths.
Ready to Source from Shaoxing?
Book a free 30-minute discovery call. We'll design a trip to Shaoxing that fits your timeline and budget.