September 25, 2025
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Importing home textiles like bedsheets, towels and duvets can be highly profitable, but only if done right. Many new buyers and sometimes even experienced importers, make common mistakes that affect quality, delivery and profit margins. Knowing these mistakes in advance can save time, money and stress.
Here are the Top 5 mistakes importers make when sourcing home textiles and how you can avoid them.
Many importers focus only on price and forget to verify GSM, thread count (TC) and fabric blends. These details directly impact quality and customer satisfaction.
Solution: Always ask for fabric specifications, samples and technical sheets before confirming bulk orders.
Working with unverified suppliers can lead to delays, poor quality, or even fraud.
Solution: Check if the supplier has proper export licenses, certifications and trade references. Reputable exporters like Lokasya Ventures provide IEC, GST and MSME details for transparency.
Improper packaging can damage textiles during shipping. Wrong labeling can also cause customs issues.
Solution: Discuss packaging (carton size, polybag quality, barcodes) clearly with your supplier. Ensure labels meet destination country requirements.
Some importers rush into deals without confirming Incoterms (FOB, CIF, etc.), payment schedules and delivery timelines. This leads to disputes later.
Solution: Always sign a clear Proforma Invoice with agreed terms for payment, shipping and delivery.
A common mistake is not checking goods before they leave the supplier’s factory. Once shipped, it’s too late to fix issues.
Solution: Request pre-shipment inspection or ask for detailed quality reports with photos and videos.
