We are a kiwi product sourcing agency helping SMEs source high-quality products from China and Vietnam with expert on-the-ground support.
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Finding a good clothing factory is one thing. Finding one that hits your quality standards, communicates clearly, meets your MOQ, and delivers on time is another. That’s what we do.
Mandarin and Vietnamese-speaking team on the ground. Your brief reaches the factory floor without getting lost in translation.
We charge a flat project rate. Our only incentive is to find you the right factory — not the most expensive one.
Pre-shipment inspection at the factory before anything leaves. Sizing, stitching, labels, packaging — all checked against your approved sample.
We know NZ compliance inside out — Fair Trading Act labelling, MPI biosecurity for natural fibres, NZ Customs duty rates. No nasty surprises at the port.
Alibaba has hundreds of thousands of clothing suppliers listed. Most of them are trading companies, not factories. Many will tell you what you want to hear, send a decent sample, and then cut corners on bulk production. Without someone on the ground checking, you often don't find out until the container arrives in Auckland.
That's the single biggest reason NZ clothing brands come to us — not because sourcing is impossible on your own, but because the cost of getting it wrong is too high. Wrong sizing, inconsistent quality, late shipments, broken communication. It adds up fast.
A good clothing sourcing agent doesn't just hand you a list of factories. They understand your product, your brand, your budget, and your timeline — and they find the right manufacturer for all of it. Then they stay involved through sampling, production, and shipping to make sure what arrives matches what you ordered.
At Epic Sourcing, our Mandarin and Vietnamese-speaking team communicates directly with factories. No middlemen, no translation gaps. We're your eyes and ears on the ground.
China (Guangdong, Fujian, Zhejiang) — The world's largest clothing manufacturing base. Best for complex garments, wide fabric selection, high-volume orders, and competitive pricing across almost every clothing category. Lead times are typically shorter due to established supply chains.
Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi) — Fast-growing manufacturing hub with strong capability in activewear, knitwear, and woven basics. Strong for brands wanting supply chain diversification. Vietnam-made clothing sourced under CPTPP may attract preferential NZ import duty rates.
Fair Trading Act — Country of Origin Labelling: Clothing sold in New Zealand must be correctly labelled with country of origin. We check labelling compliance as part of pre-shipment inspection.
Care Labels — AS/NZS 1957: Care labels on clothing sold in NZ/AU must meet the Australian/NZ Standard for care labelling. We ensure your factory applies the correct symbols and instructions.
MPI Biosecurity: Clothing made from natural fibres — wool, down, leather, untreated cotton — may be subject to MPI biosecurity requirements. We flag these before your order ships.
NZ Customs & Duty: Most clothing attracts a 10–12% import duty rate. Goods sourced from Vietnam under CPTPP may qualify for reduced rates.
Step 1: Discovery Call — We learn about your clothing range, category, target market, quantity, budget, and timeline.
Step 2: Factory Search & Shortlist — Our team searches verified manufacturer networks across China and Vietnam. We filter out trading companies and present 3–5 shortlisted factories.
Step 3: Sampling — We coordinate sample orders, review them on your behalf, and flag any sizing, quality, or spec concerns.
Step 4: Production & Quality Control — Pre-shipment inspection at the factory. Sizing, stitching, labels, colourways, and packaging — all checked against your approved sample.
Step 5: Freight & Delivery — We coordinate with your freight forwarder and handle export documentation and MPI/Customs requirements.
Most sourcing agents in the clothing market earn a commission on your order value. We don't work that way. Epic Sourcing charges a flat project rate, agreed upfront. No commission, no mark-up on factory pricing, no incentive to push you toward a bigger order than you need.
Our team includes Mandarin-speaking specialists based in China and Vietnamese-speaking team members in Ho Chi Minh City. And we're based in Auckland, so you can pick up the phone and talk to a real person in your time zone.
Like a secret you don't want to share. Epic has made importing too easy. — Tom Law
Book a free discovery call with the Epic Sourcing team. Tell us about your clothing range and we'll tell you what's achievable, what it'll cost, and how long it'll take. No pressure, no obligation.
We're here to make sourcing simple – and a whole lot less stressful.
Our pricing is built for growing businesses — clear, flexible, and packed with value. Let’s make sourcing simple — and affordable.
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