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Payment Security

A clearly defined process and, on request, letter of credit protection so your payment is secure.

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The payment process is transparent: you pay 60% when the contract is signed and 40% once the shipping document is issued. Before loading, our own team in China checks the goods on site at the producer against your approved specifications. This way the goods are checked against your approval before shipping.

For larger orders we offer letter of credit protection on request, giving you additional payment security. There are no hidden markups.

Separate payment timing from approvals

Payment, production approval and shipment approval are separate control points. Before the series, you approve the specification and sample in writing. Before loading, our own team checks the finished goods on site against that reference. The payment schedule does not replace these checks; it sits inside a documented process.

The quotation records the service, quantity and delivery route being paid for. Changes to material, finishing, packaging or transport are agreed before implementation so no unexplained surcharge appears later.

What a letter of credit can and cannot do

For suitable larger orders, a letter of credit can tie payment to defined documents and conditions. Whether it is commercially and practically appropriate depends on the order, banks, documents and costs, so it is not promised as a blanket solution.

A letter of credit is not a quality inspection. Product quality is controlled through the specification, approved sample, production checks and pre-shipment inspection. The tools address different risks and need separate planning.

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What's included
  • Transparent payment process: 60% on signing, 40% after shipment
  • Pre-shipment inspection by our own team on site
  • Optional letter of credit protection
  • No hidden markups

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We have clothing produced for companies in the EU and Switzerland and check the quality with our own team at the producers. Founded by Ben Detert and Felix Sander. Based in Hamburg, with our team on site in China.

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  • Sourcing & procurement
  • Process & timeline
  • Quality control
  • Certificates & audits

Topics

  • B2B textile import
  • Merch & textile customisation
  • Workwear & corporate fashion
  • B2B textile wholesale
  • Clothing for Switzerland
  • Amazon FBA supplier
  • Private label clothing
  • Brand supplier
  • Clothing manufacturers
  • T-shirt manufacturers
  • Hoodie manufacturers
  • Workwear manufacturers
  • Wholesale for retailers
  • Import from 50 pieces
  • Import with a contact in Hamburg

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