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5 guides on trust for apparel importers.
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Trust · How to
30/70 payment terms explained: deposits, balances, and what “against B/L” means
The standard payment structure of garment sourcing decoded: why factories ask 30% upfront, what the 70% balance is actually released against, the safe and unsafe variants, and how to negotiate terms that protect both sides.
26 August 2026 · 2 min read
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Trust · How to
How to verify a factory you’ll never visit: remote due diligence that actually works
The real barrier to overseas sourcing isn’t price or quality — it’s the fear of wiring money to strangers. How scammers actually exploit buyer psychology, why a live unscripted video walk is almost impossible to fake, and a triangulation method that settles trust without a plane ticket.
5 August 2026 · 4 min read
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Sourcing · Trust
How to find and vet an overseas clothing manufacturer (without getting scammed)
A practical checklist for brands sourcing overseas: how to find a garment factory, spot scam red flags, verify a supplier, and structure payments so you’re protected.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Sourcing · Trust
Paying a new overseas factory safely: TT vs Letter of Credit
Wiring money to a factory you’ve never met is the scariest part of importing. Here’s how to pay a garment manufacturer safely — TT vs Letter of Credit, deposit structures, and the red flags to walk away from.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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Our story · Trust
Nepal, honour, and doing business the Nepali way
Can you trust a supplier in Nepal you’ve never met? This is the land of the Gurkhas — known worldwide for loyalty, warmth, and integrity. Here’s the Nepali character behind how we work, and the proof we back it with.
13 July 2026 · 2 min read
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