A Guide to Wholesale Fabric Buying for Upholstery Businesses
The key to buying fabric wholesale in the UK is finding a good supplier. It’s not just about choosing a business that sells quality fabrics though. You need a reliable fabric supplier with a strong supply chain. One who can help you solve problems and also support you when you need solutions fast.
And, as a little aside, it helps to find a wholesale fabric brand that also matches your values as well. Whether that’s joined up sustainability goals or a passion for great customer service. It may feel like a labour intensive process, but if your fabric supplier can tick all the boxes, you’re sure to develop the perfect partnership. Here’s what to look for.
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As an upholsterer you need peace of mind that the fabric you choose meets all the required standards for its application.
A reputable upholstery fabric wholesale fabric supplier will always clearly outline fabric specifications without ambiguity. This includes essential information such as composition and flame retardancy, but should also include other useful details like aftercare and rub test results. Making this data easily available means that you can clearly compare and contrast. It’s especially useful if, like us, your contract fabrics supplier has a vast range of fabrics to choose from.
Increasingly, consumers prefer to buy from businesses that can demonstrate sustainability and this extends to your suppliers as well. ISO 14001 is a great indicator that trade fabric suppliers in the UK are taking the right steps when it comes to environmental management. It means that a business is taking active steps when it comes to things like waste management and to manage its environmental impact.
GreenFR flame retardancy for Wholesale Fabric
This can be especially challenging in the upholstery fabric wholesale trade as traditional flame retardancy treatments are known to be harmful to the environment and people. Fortunately we can provide solutions to your compliance needs.
GreenFR is an FR coating that is sustainably and environmentally friendly, so your customers will be satisfied that you’re doing your bit for the planet when it comes to upholstery fabric.
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There are of course other considerations when it comes to wholesale fabric supply for upholstery.
One thing our clients truly value is the fact that we supply a huge range of compliant fabric types. But we also hold vast amounts of stock right here in the UK. In fact, we’ve recently invested in creating more space for stock in order to better meet our customer’s needs.
Why does this matter? Well it means whatever goes on in the global supply chain, we’re able to supply premium quality fabrics quickly. Whatever challenge you’re faced with as an upholsterer, we can help you out, in many cases even delivering the next day if that’s what you need.
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But it’s not just about holding a large local stock supply of wholesale fabric. For us, the team behind wholesale fabric can really make a difference to the quality of service you get.
That’s why we have a network of dedicated representitives and an expert team at our HQ who are available to respond right away to any questions you may have. It also means that we’ll build a relationship with you, get to know your business and answer the phone when things get tough for you.
When buying wholesale fabric for your upholstery business, it’s important to choose a supplier with a proven track record in wholesale fabric supply. A supplier with experience and success stories to share will give you confidence in their ability to meet your business needs.
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And case studies as well as online reviews play an important part in deciding if a potential supplier can solve your wholesale fabric supply problems.
So, look for those who can provide case studies or examples of past work, demonstrating how they’ve helped businesses like yours. Scoll to the bottom of the page to see more.
'We've used their fabric for over a quarter of a century. Always good quality, good choice, good stock levels and good service. We love them!'
- Jo
'By far the best company I have ever used for fabrics in the sense of quality price & customer service 5 star. We have used for years and will continue to do so. Thank you.'
- Paul
