FOR WHOLESALE BUYERS AND RESELLERS
Factory Surplus Clothing Bales
Balematrix deals in all kinds of clothing bales, including factory surplus: new, unsold clothing left over from production. Our warehouse, sorting and packaging are in Delhi.
This page does not list stock. Tell us what you are looking for; whether suitable surplus is available, what a lot contains and the commercial terms are discussed for each enquiry.
KNOW WHAT YOU ARE ASKING FOR
Surplus is not one kind of stock.
These terms describe different goods with different risks. They are general definitions, not a list of what is in stock.
Factory seconds
New, unworn garments set aside at a quality check because of a manufacturing fault, usually minor.
Cancelled orders
New goods made for an order the buyer did not take. Often first quality.
Overproduction
Extra units made beyond the order quantity, for example as an allowance for faults.
End-of-season stock
Unsold first-quality goods left after a selling season.
Deadstock
Older unsold new stock that has stopped moving, branded or unbranded, sometimes several seasons old.
“Brand surplus” is a loose term for new clothing a brand or its manufacturer made but did not sell or ship: overproduction, cancelled orders, end-of-season stock or deadstock. Customer returns, used clothing and textile waste are different kinds of stock again.
Tell us which of these you mean when you enquire. For all eight terms in more depth, see the factory seconds buying guide.
BEFORE YOU BUY ANY LOT
What to verify, from any supplier.
Genuine goods are not automatically free to resell in every circumstance. Ownership, permission and description are separate questions from authenticity.
Our guides go into each step: verifying branded surplus, inspecting and pricing defect lots and sourcing surplus and deadstock.
- Provenance: how the seller came to own the stock, with invoices that show the chain.
- Authority to sell: whether the seller is entitled to sell it, and under what name.
- Authenticity and resale conditions: whether branded goods are genuine, and whether labels, channels or territories are restricted.
- Condition: new, returned, defective or used, and which faults are disclosed.
- Quantities and mix: a breakdown by category, size, style and colour.
- Inspection: whether you can check a sample, and how faults are counted.
- Costs: price, packing and transport, so you can work out landed cost.
- Documents: invoices and terms you can get in writing before you pay.
How a surplus
enquiry works.
- Send your requirementUse the wholesale enquiry form: choose Clothing Bales (or Other bale type) as the bale type, and describe the stock type, categories, sizes, estimated quantity and delivery destination in the “Clothing segment / quality” and “Notes and additional requirements” fields.
- We review itWe aim to review each enquiry against what we can source and supply.
- We respondWe aim to respond with any feasible options for your requirement.
Submitting an enquiry does not create an order, reserve stock or fix a price.
What to include.
- Which stock type you want: overproduction, cancelled orders, end-of-season stock, deadstock or factory seconds.
- Clothing categories, sizes and customer groups (men’s, women’s, children’s).
- Whether you accept minor faults, and which.
- Approximate quantity and how often you would buy.
- Delivery city, state or country.
Buying from outside India? See international shipping enquiries.
Questions about surplus clothing bales
What does brand surplus mean?
A loose term for new clothing a brand or its manufacturer made but did not sell or ship: overproduction, cancelled orders, end-of-season stock or deadstock. It is new, not used.
Is brand surplus the same as factory seconds?
No. Surplus is usually first quality that went unsold; seconds are new goods with a manufacturing fault. A lot can contain both, so ask which you are being offered.
Does deadstock always mean branded stock?
No. Deadstock is unsold new stock that has stopped moving, branded or unbranded. The word is also used for unused fabric.
Are branded goods automatically approved for resale?
No. Even genuine goods may be released on conditions, such as removed labels or limits on where they may be sold. Ask the seller, and take advice if you are unsure.
What should I verify before buying a lot?
Provenance, the seller’s authority, authenticity, resale conditions, condition, the size and style mix, and the full landed cost. See verifying branded surplus before you buy.
Do you have factory surplus bales available now?
Surplus stock changes over time. Whether suitable surplus is available, and what it contains, are discussed for each enquiry.
What are the prices, minimum quantities and delivery times?
They depend on the stock, the quantity and the destination, so this page gives no figures. Ask for them with your enquiry.
Do you supply particular brands?
We do not claim a relationship with any brand. Ask about the specific lot you are offered, and check its provenance as you would with any supplier.
How do I ask about sourcing options?
Send a wholesale enquiry describing the stock type, categories, quantity and destination.
START YOUR ENQUIRY
Looking for
surplus stock?
Describe the stock type, categories, quantity and destination. We aim to reply with the options we can discuss for your requirement.
Tell us what you need. Our assistant can help understand your requirement and explore wholesale options for larger quantities.
Balematrix operates its warehouse, sorting, preparation and packaging activities in Delhi, India.
The stock types above are general information. Availability, contents, condition, quantities, prices and terms are discussed for every enquiry and are not offered on this page.