How to Source Stocklot Garments from a Bangladesh Supplier (2026 Buyer's Guide)

Buying surplus knitwear is one of the fastest ways to fill a container with sellable product at a fraction of made-to-order cost — but only if you understand what you are actually buying. If you are searching for a reliable stocklot garments supplier in Bangladesh, the gap between a profitable shipment and a costly mistake usually comes down to three things: how the lot is graded, how it is priced, and how payment is structured. This guide walks bulk importers and wholesalers — particularly those serving Dubai, the UAE, and African markets — through each, using the same terms you will see on a real proforma invoice.

Bangladesh is the world’s second-largest knit-apparel exporter, and the surplus flowing out of its factories every season is enormous: cancelled orders, overruns, fabric leftovers, and customer-rejected lots. That volume is exactly why stocklot pricing is attractive — and why the category attracts opportunists. The good news is that legitimate suppliers operate in a predictable, checkable way.

What “stocklot” actually means

“Stocklot” (also called surplus, overrun, or shipment-cancelled stock) is finished apparel that already exists in a warehouse — not produced to your specification. It typically originates from:

• Order overruns — factories cut extra fabric to cover defects, and the surplus finished goods become stock.
• Cancelled or short-shipped orders — a buyer cancels late, leaving the factory holding branded or de-branded goods.
• Fabric leftovers — spare rolls are sewn into the same styles and sold as lots.
• Returns / rejected production — goods that failed a brand’s standard but remain wearable and saleable.

Because the goods already exist, lead time is short (often ready stock, shipped within 7–14 days of payment) and the price per piece is far below cut-make-trim production. The trade-off is that you take the assortment as it is — mixed sizes, mixed colours, and a defined quality grade. You cannot dictate a size ratio the way you can with a made-to-order programme.

How a stocklot garments supplier in Bangladesh grades and prices lots

Grading is the single most important thing to nail down in writing before you pay. There is no global legal standard for stocklot grades, so a serious supplier defines them explicitly on the proforma invoice. The common framework looks like this:

Grade	What it means	Defect rate	Suited to
Grade A	Export-quality, original or de-labelled, no notable faults	Under ~2%	Retail shelves, branded resale
Grade B	Minor faults (small marks, measurement variance, loose stitch)	~5–10%	Discount retail, value markets
Mixed / A+B	Blend of A and B in one lot, blended price	Varies	Importers grading down locally
Mill / job lot	Sold by weight, fully assorted, lowest price	Highest, unsorted	Bulk wholesalers, sorters

Pricing follows the grade and garment construction — a heavier garment costs more because it uses more fabric. Expect quotes to reference GSM (grams per square metre) and fabric type, for example a 180–200 GSM single jersey combed-cotton t-shirt, a 200–220 GSM piqué polo, or a 280–320 GSM french terry hoodie. As a rough 2026 guide for surplus knitwear FOB Chittagong (Chattogram):

Product	Typical fabric	Indicative range (USD/pc, FOB)
Basic t-shirt	160–200 GSM single jersey	$0.80 – $2.20
Polo shirt	200–220 GSM piqué	$1.80 – $4.00
Hoodie / sweatshirt	280–320 GSM french terry	$3.00 – $7.50
Kids’ knitwear	160–240 GSM jersey	$0.60 – $2.50

Treat these as orientation only — actual price depends on grade, brand, quantity, season, and fabric cost. Always get the GSM, fibre composition, grade, size ratio, and colour assortment in writing, and request photos or a short video of the actual lot, not catalogue images. We present current availability with exactly these details on our ready-stock listings.

Realistic MOQs and quantities

Stocklot is sold by the lot, so MOQ is usually a full lot or a minimum quantity rather than a per-style minimum. Common patterns:

1. Per-style lots — e.g. one t-shirt style as 5,000–20,000 pcs, assorted sizes.
2. Mixed container loads — a 20-ft or 40-ft container of several styles to reach a target volume.
3. By weight (job lots) — priced per kilogram, unsorted, for buyers who sort domestically.

A typical entry point is a few thousand pieces per style, scaling to a full container (a 40-ft HC holds roughly 200,000–300,000 light knit pieces depending on packing). If a “supplier” offers any quantity you like at an identical low price with no assortment detail, be cautious — real stock is finite and comes in fixed assortments.

Incoterms, ports, and what your quote includes

Most Bangladesh knitwear ships from Chittagong (Chattogram), the main seaport. Two Incoterms cover the vast majority of stocklot deals:

• FOB Chittagong — the price covers goods loaded onto the vessel; you arrange and pay ocean freight, insurance, and import duties. This gives you control over freight cost and is standard for experienced importers.
• CIF [your port] — the supplier includes Cost, Insurance, and Freight to your destination port (e.g. CIF Jebel Ali, CIF Mombasa, CIF Lagos). Easier for newer buyers, but compare the freight component against your own forwarder.

Always confirm which Incoterm (2020 rules) the price uses, and get the packing spec — for example, polybag per piece plus export carton, with pieces-per-carton stated. Our how it works page lays out the full flow from enquiry to delivered container.

Safe payment terms — and how to avoid scams

Payment is where most fraud happens, so structure it to protect both sides. The two standard, bank-backed methods in Bangladesh are:

• T/T (telegraphic transfer / bank wire): a common, fair structure is 30% advance T/T with the 70% balance against a copy of the Bill of Lading (B/L). You release the balance only once goods are loaded and you hold shipping documents. Avoid 100% advance to an unknown party.
• Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight: the safest route for large orders. Your bank pays the supplier’s bank only against compliant shipping documents. It costs more in bank charges but removes counterparty risk on both sides.

Layer these checks on top of the payment terms:

1. Insist on a proforma invoice (PI) listing exact goods, grade, quantity, size/colour assortment, unit price, Incoterm, port, packing, and bank details. The PI is your reference document.
2. Pay only to a company bank account in the registered company name — never a personal account or a name that does not match the PI letterhead.
3. Commission a pre-shipment inspection. A third-party inspector such as SGS, Intertek, or Bureau Veritas verifies quantity, grade, and defect rate before you release the balance. Knit goods are commonly checked to AQL 2.5 for major/minor defects.
4. Verify certifications where relevant. Ask for evidence of OEKO-TEX (chemical safety), BSCI or Sedex (social compliance), WRAP, or GOTS (organic) if your market requires it. Surplus from compliant factories often carries these.
5. Do a video call and check references. A real exporter will show you the warehouse, the actual lot, and recent shipping documents (confidential data redacted).

A genuine stocklot garments supplier in Bangladesh will welcome an independent inspection and a B/L-linked balance payment. Reluctance to accept either is the clearest warning sign there is.

A simple sourcing checklist

Before you wire any funds, confirm you have:

• Photos or video of the actual lot, plus GSM, fibre, grade, size ratio, and colour assortment in writing
• A proforma invoice with company name, registered bank account, Incoterm (FOB/CIF), port, and packing spec
• Agreed payment terms — 30% advance / 70% against B/L copy, or irrevocable L/C at sight
• A booked pre-shipment inspection (SGS or equivalent) against an agreed AQL
• Any required compliance certificates (OEKO-TEX, BSCI, WRAP, GOTS) for your market

Talk to us about your next lot

If this is your first time buying from the region, our step-by-step guide to importing clothes from Bangladesh walks through supplier vetting, samples, Incoterms, payment and customs clearance end to end.

If you are ready to source surplus knit apparel — t-shirts, polos, hoodies, or kids’ knitwear — with clear grading, honest assortments, and inspection-friendly terms, we welcome your enquiry. Browse what is currently available on our stock page, then contact us with your target quantity, destination port, and any certification requirements. We will reply with a detailed proforma invoice and real photos of the goods, so you can buy with confidence.