WHOLESALE BUYING
How to Plan Storage for Wholesale Clothing Bales
Storage is easy to underestimate. Unopened bales, stock being sorted and ready-to-sell items all need space, and clothing must stay clean and dry.
Plan storage before the order, not after it arrives.
WHAT TO PLAN
Five storage requirements.
Enough space
Room for unopened bales plus space to open, sort and hang stock.
Dry and ventilated
Damp causes mildew and odour; keep bales off the floor and away from walls that get wet.
Clean
Sweep and check for pests regularly.
Secure
Lockable, with access only for those who need it.
Accessible
Easy access for delivery and for moving heavy bales safely.
LAYOUT
Zones for flow.
Arrange the space in the order stock moves.
- Delivery area → unopened bales → sorting area → sorted and graded stock → ready to sell.
- Label every zone and shelf.
- Keep walkways clear.
HOW MUCH TO HOLD
Reserve stock.
Holding stock ties up cash and space.
- Hold enough to restock between orders, based on your sales pace.
- Plan orders around space with your repeat-order plan.
- Review slow stock regularly.
HUMID WEATHER
Extra care in damp seasons.
- Use pallets or racks to keep stock off the floor.
- Air the space and check stored stock often.
- See extending the life of second-hand clothes for storage care.
NEXT STEP
Sizing an order to your space?
Share your storage capacity and categories when you enquire, so we can discuss a suitable order size.
General guidance for planning purposes. Examples are illustrative; outcomes depend on your own market, stock, prices and costs.