Wholesale Info

International


Ordering Process

Once you are a registered wholesale customer, you will need to place orders via email so we can check product availability and provide a shipping quote. Customers cannot access wholesale pricing/rates automatically when shopping online.

  1. Email contact@thefabricstoreonline.com with a list of the exact fabrics and quantities you require, your delivery address and any additonal notes / requirements.
  2. We will get back to you and confirm if we can supply you order as requested.
  3. We will email you a payment prompt. Fabrics will be held for one week.
  4. Once paid, we will send your order within 3 working days.
  5. If your order is over the customs duties and taxes threshold for your country, you will be contacted directly by either customs or DHL Express to organise payment for any fees owing. All customs and duties fees are the responsibility of the customer.

Pricing for Wholesale Customers

Please note that pricing is subject to change at any time.
We have a price break structure for our Exclusive Fabrics and ranges, which is across three price breaks, which can be viewed in the table below. This currently includes, but is not limited to; our ZQ Premium Merino, Vintage Finish Linen, Heavyweight Linen, Crinkle Linen, Gingham Linens, Organic Cottons & Linens, Organic Hemp, upcycled cottons as well as any future new exclusive fabrics we develop.

Exclusive Fabrics Trade Price Chart

All prices below exclude tax, last updated 1st May 2024. All prices are shown in USD.

Fabric Retail 1 - 9m 10 - 19m 20m +

HEMP / Organic Hemp Range

$31

$18.80

$15.90

$15.60

LINEN / Organic Linen Range

$29

$20.30

$18.30

$17.90

LINEN / Vintage Finish Linen Range

$24

$16.70

$14.60

$14.30

LINEN / Plain Weave Linen - Limited Edition

$24

$14.50

$14.00

$13.50

LINEN / Heavyweight Linen Range

$29

$18.80

$16.50

$15.60

LINEN / Heavyweight Linen - Natural

$33

$22

$20

$18

LINEN / Midweight Linen - Natural

$26

$17.80

$15.60

$14.90

LINEN / Gingham Linen Range

$26

$17.80

$15.60

$14.90

LINEN / Bold Gingham Linen Range

$26

$17.80

$15.60

$14.90

LINEN / Buffalo Check Linen

$28

$18.80

$16.50

$15.60

LINEN / Crinkle Linen Range

$28

$18.80

$16.50

$15.60

COTTON / Organic Cotton Poplin

$24

$18.80

$16.50

$15.60

COTTON / Organic Cotton Sweatshirting Range

$33

$25.50

$22

$19

COTTON / Organic Cotton Rib Range

$27

$20

$19

$17

COTTON / Upcycled Denim Range

$31

$18.80

$16.50

$15.80

COTTON / Upcycled Cotton Chambray & Twill Range

$29

$18.80

$16.50

$15.80

MERINO / ZQ Premium Merino Range (#4437)

$36

$27.50

$26.50

$25.50

MERINO / Heavyweight Merino Ponte (#5323)

$44

$30.30

$27.80

$27.00

MERINO / Heavyweight Merino Boucle (#3212)

$44

$30.30

$27.80

$27.00

MERINO / Brushed Merino Sweatshirting (#5625)

$44

$30.30

$27.80

$27.00

MERINO / Merino / Nylon Jersey (#4533)

$25

$24.00

$20.00

$18.00

MERINO / Midweight Merino Jersey

$30

$25.00

$24.00

$22.00

MERINO / Lightweight Merino Jersey (#4033)

$28

$24.00

$22.50

$22.00

All prices above do not include taxes, duties or shipping.

We also offer a discount off the full original price of our Deadstock Fabrics – this is across 3 price breaks as per the table below. Other items (i.e. threads) are also subject to a discount, as per the table also. The term ‘Deadstock Fabrics’ covers all fabrics that are not listed/marked in store as being one of our Exclusive Fabrics. If you need help identifying which category a fabric falls into, our staff are always happy to help!

Deadstock Fabrics / Haby Items Trade Discount Chart

All prices below exclude tax, prices updated 1st May 2024.

Fabric 1-9m 10-19m 20m +

All Full - Priced Deadstock Fabrics (Including Liberty Deadstock)

20%

30%

40%


Product All Qtys

Fusible, Linings, Calico, Threads, Zips, Haby, Trim & Sewing Tools

30%

Books & Patterns

N/A


Fabric Samples

We are able to supply 16 x 9cm samples for trade customers to reference, and generally we can send up to 9 free samples per enquiry. We can either post sample samples for free using our stamped, untracked service. Alternatively you can pay for DHL express which is a tracked service.

MOQ + Holds

Wholesale orders are supplied in increments of 1 metre. Our price breaks are set for individual fabrics/colours, so the meterage quantity cannot be combined across multiple colours to reach a higher price break. We are able to hold fabrics for wholesale customers for maximum period of 1 week. A longer hold is sometimes available for the exclusive fabrics ranges, and enquires can be made with the online manager.

Payments + tax

We are not able to offer monthly/on-account payment terms. Wholesale purchases can be paid using Paypal or Visa/Mastercard. We also accept Visa/Mastercard payments over the phone, and upon request, we can also accept bank transfers. Bank transfer payment is a slightly longer process as we need to liaise with our Head Office for confirmation of payment before fabrics can be released. The prices quoted will always be exclusive of VAT (tax), unless stated otherwise.

Shipping

All charges are purely an on-charge of the freight cost and are outside of our control. Our online free shipping offer does not apply to fabrics purchased at wholesale rates. We will send orders of 20m or more per colour on rolls. We will do our best to send orders under 20m per colour folded to save on shipping costs when possible. If you prefer all orders to be sent on rolls, please let us know at the time you email us with your order request.


Common FAQ's —

How do I get the Trade Customer Pricing each time I shop?

Just give your business/trading name to the staff member serving you before they start cutting your fabrics so that they can confirm the relevant price break for your selected fabrics. It can be tricky for staff to remembers everybody’s trading name every time, so don’t be shy with offering us this information to us each time!

Sales are automatically recorded against your business name as part of the minimum spend requirements.

What methods of payment are accepted?

In store, you can make payment by cash, eftpos or Visa or Mastercard. Over the phone we can accept visa and master card payments and upon request we can also accept a bank transfer.
Please note that a bank transfer payment is a slightly longer process due to store staff having to liaise with HO in New Zealand for confirmation of payment before fabrics can be released.

Does this application allow me access to an monthly charge-up account?

No this application is for access to Trade Customer Pricing, all purchases are subject to cash sale terms.

For the price breaks, does the meterage have to be of the one fabric or can it be split between multiple items/colours?

The price breaks relate to individual items/colours so the meterage cannot be combined across multiple colours to reach a higher price break.

Can I order more meterage of the fabrics than what is available in my local store?

Yes, if its available! HO in New Zealand holds bulk stock in most of the Exclusive Fabrics and also in some Deadstock Fabric styles. Once the deadstock styles have sold out from HO and other stores, there will be no way to order that fabric from us again (see below for more information on Exclusive Fabrics). Your local manager can also liaise on your behalf to other store locations for finding extra meterage if HO doesn’t have what you are requiring.

How often do the exclusive ranges expand/change and how much notice will I get if a colour I’m using is discontinued?

With the exclusive fabrics and ranges, the seasonal colours change from time to time, but we do not work to a set schedule for these. Your local store manager can liaise with HO for specific information on items/colours for you based on your needs. We are not always able to give much advanced notice of colours being discontinued, but there is normally a final amount of stock available when the decision to discontinue happens, so If you are in a position of wanting to use an item/colour in an ongoing way please do alert your local manager and they will do their best to keep a monitor on it for you.

Can I get Trade Customer Pricing on fabrics from the Online Store?

Yes, you are able to purchase Online Store fabrics at trade prices, but we are unable to transfer any of these fabrics to your local store for purchase, instead you will liaise directly with the Online Store manager in NZ and the fabrics will be invoiced/shipped to you directly. These purchases will be in NZD and the applicable freight charge will be calculated on the size of your order. You can either ask your local manager to put you in touch with the Online Store manager, or reach out directly and mention that you are already a Trade Customer with a store location and they can get quotes etc ready for your purchase.

Can I get Trade Customer Pricing from my non-local Bricks & Mortar stores?

Yes, you can access fabric at trade prices in the other store locations if you are travelling, you just have to alert the staff member, of your company/trading name and which store database you are on and they can look that up for a discount on the day. If you are looking wanting to find fabrics that your local stores does not have, please use your local manager to do the outreach to all locations on your behalf as we are able to get that information efficiently through our internal channels.

I live out of town, how much does it cost to get fabric shipped to me?

This depends entirely on how much you purchase and what the fabric is. Your local manager will be able to provide an approximate freight quote for you as they prepare your order. All charges are purely an on-charge of the freight cost and are outside of our control. You are welcome to organise your own courier pick up, as long as it is picked up in a timely manner after the purchase.

Can I get fabric transferred to my local store?

Yes, however any fabrics transferred to your local store will only happen once payment is made in full and will still incur the shipping charges mentioned above. If HO is supplying your local store with your order, there is no shipping charge. We are unable to organise any international shipping from any store locations, so you can only order fabrics from a Trans-Tasman store if you have someone local to that store, to collect it, and ship on your behalf.

Will all of my purchasing history be kept on file in case I need to reference back to it?

A very limited amount of information will be on file, as we have a very manual based system. If you require compositions, price etc, we cannot guarantee that we can supply that information after the date of purchase, so please request anything that you require for your records on the date of purchase. This includes Tax Receipts, we are unable to issue duplicate receipts for your past purchases.

Will I be charged GST on the quoted prices as well?

Due to being primarily a retail store, the prices quoted will always be as GST inclusive prices, unless stated otherwise.

How long can I hold a fabric for?

We can hold fabrics in-store for maximum period of 1 week for Trade Customers. We are unfortunately not able to hold fabrics for longer than this, due to the limited amounts of available stock and marketing schedules that tie into the release of fabrics. A longer hold is sometimes available for the Exclusive Fabrics, this is dependent on stock levels and the delivery schedule of new stock into the HO Warehouse – just be in touch with your local Store Manager if this is something you want to look into!

Can I use your fabric photographs for my own marketing purposes?

We do not permit the use of our intellectual property by other businesses and/or individuals for commercial or industrial purposes. Intellectual property includes, but is not limited to, our photographic imagery, signage, logo and other branded print collateral. This means you are not able to use our photography (swatch shots, hang shots etc) in your own websites. Preparing and photographing our fabrics requires a significant investment, and we take this stance on copyright to ensure that we are able to best protect our brand identity.