Are you planning to start selling tailoring materials in Nigeria? This article will guide you on how to start a profitable tailoring materials business in Nigeria, best sewing materials to buy and where to buy or import the materials in bulk.
As I was coming back from shop today I decided to count how many tailors were in our street, I counted over 16 tailors in our small street alone, but people selling the necessary tailoring materials were not more than two!
In fact, from my observation I can say that selling tailoring materials is very profitable in Nigeria and you can earn as much as you could in the business.
I have never seen any community or town without tailor, people are sewing new cloths everyday, and tailors are buying materials needed from the sellers always.
Let check this out: One row of lining which contains about 50yards is N6,000 buying it from a wholesaler.
The gain on a row might be N1000 but for you as a retailer that is selling it at N125 per yard which is the general sales price, the gain is N250 you make times four as gain. Is this not profitable? Yes it is!
How To Start Selling Tailoring Materials In Nigeria
If you wish to start profitable tailoring materials business in Nigeria this article is basically for you. Here, I will show you the in and out of this business.
In my previous article I wrote about how you can start profitable tailoring business in Nigeria if you want to become tailor, but if your plan is to be selling only tailoring materials then keep reading…
1. Have a business plan
Before you start any business in Nigeria it is always advisable for you to plan for it, do not just dive in and start selling, plan on how you can raise fund that you will use to start the business, location and where you will be buying the tailoring materials in wholesale.
2. Get your tailoring materials ready
Once you have set up the way you want your business to be operate, the next is to go and purchase your tailoring materials in wholesale.
Make sure you do not buy fake materials because many people will not like to patronize you again once they notice that you are selling fake materials.
3. Rent a shop in a good location
Not all location is good to start selling tailoring materials rather a place that you know that there are many tailors around, if you rent a shop in an active location then your business will be generating impression from people that are passing.
Investigate about task that the shop owners usually pay, e.g security fee, local government fee etc once you are aware of those you will understand the best way to face your business.
3. Follow the current trend in Fahion industry
Get all latest tailoring materials and stock into your shop, because if you do not have the trending materials you will be loosing many customers, as they will keep on visiting other shops that have what they want.
For instance, during December period many people usually like to sew new fashion cloths, and they will need quality latest materials to use, if you have other quality tailoring materials that you can introduce to them that will fit them better it’s your own opportunity to do so.
4. Advertise your business online
Social media and internet have been a great tool for business owners to boost their business and make it more visible to their target audience.
With the help of Facebook or Google ads you can be selling your products online while people place order for any one they want as you keep on delivering it to them.
Read: List Of 15 Business Ideas For Ladies In Nigeria
Benefits of Tailoring Material Business
- One major benefit of this business is the fact that the materials doesn’t get spoilt and you will eventually sell them off one day.
- They are fast moving
- You make sales every day.
- The little or much you sale in a day has profit attached.
- It does not necessarily require a place with high rent because tailors are the main buyers and will trace your shop to buy.
- It gives daily income.
Tailoring Materials price list in Nigeria
The prices of tailoring materials depend on the quantity and quality.
- Thread cost between N350-N950 depending on size.
- Open and close zip cost between N1,1000-N1,600 for a bundle of ten dozens.
- Needle is N10 a sachet and N450 a pack.
- Scissors cost between N100-N300 according to size.
- Elastic cost N800- N1,100 for the small and large types.
- Suite lining cost N90 per yard.
- While linen cost N6,000 for 70 yards.
Related: 4 Ways To Start Importation From China To Nigeria
Tailoring tape rule (multipurpose)
Price: N1,300
- It is used for measuring of the human’s waist line.
- it is use for full measuring of a body
- Also good for cutting pattern
- Can be used to confirm the quantity of fabric
- Accurately calibrated
Zig zag cut scissors – stainless steel
Price: N3,000
This is known as zigzag scissors. Many also call it pinking shears. It is very nice for cutting gele/ head tie. This scissors helps you achieve a wavy edge or rough edge.
Tailoring chalk
Price: N2,999
Tailoring chalk is a hard piece of chalk which comes in assorted colours and in the shape of a triangleare used to mark out measurements on fabrics by professional tailors.
To cut into fabulous outfit, for marking hemlines, darts and placement of ornamental embellishments on fabric materials, thereby,
Making it an essential tool in the sewing process. It can also be used in crafting making and as a great gift for DIY lovers.
Each pack contain 10 pieces of chalk in various colours.
Note: These prices are not fixed and could have changed at one point or another.
How much can I use to start tailoring materials business in Nigeria?
You may start tailoring materials business with as low as N100,000 to N500,000 it all depends on how much you have, the good news is that you may gain times 2 of the money you invested into the business if you plan your business well.
List of tailoring materials are:
- Machine oil
- Scissors
- Needle
- Zip
- Button
- Sample net
- Thread
- Clothing-stays
- Shuttle
- Bridal satin
- Stone
- Tape rule
- Duchess satin fabric
- Hard net
- Trims
- Machine reeler
- Machine partVeil net
- Raw silk fabrics
- Bridal net
- Polish cotton
- Tapeta silk fabrics
- Dull face satin fabric
- Linen- China and Aba: A fabric woven with fibers from the flax plant
- Chiffon: A sheer fabric of silk or rayon
Also, Read: How To Start Provision Store Business In Nigeria
Where to buy tailoring materials in bulk
There are many places were you can buy tailoring materials in bulk either in Nigeria or outside Nigeria.
People that wish to start this business are always looking for places that can get cheap tailoring materials at the wholesale price, and that is exactly what am about to show you now.
Were to buy tailoring materials in bulk outside Nigeria
China and India are the two countries where you can purchase sewing materials at cheap rate.
In India you may get the material at cheapest price in Bengaluru (also called Bangalore).
In Nigeria, some of the major States are:
- Lagos
- Ibadan
- Abia state
- Anambra.
In western Nigeria you can get some of these materials/tools in (Lagos and Ibadan) in these markets: Balogun Market, Idunmota market, Oshodi Yaba.
While in south eastern part of Nigeria you can get some of those tools/matrials in (Abia state and Anambra state) in these markets: Aba market and Onitsha market at a very cheap price.
Where to buy tailoring materials in Aba at cheap price are many and there are also a lot of tailoring material wholesalers in Lagos that you can buy from too.
Where to buy tailoring materials in bulk in Lagos
- Edidan tailor’s Inn (Fashion accessories store in Lagos).
Address: 2, Pedro street opposite 22 Docemu street beside Akintoye market, Lagos island 100001, Lagos.
Where to buy tailoring materials in bulk in Ibadan
- Ireayotomiwa taoring material store.
Address: Asanke street Elekuro Area, Ibadan.
- An-nur Tailoring materials store (clothing store in Ibadan).
Address: Adifase, opposite corners lodge, Apata 200131, Ibadan.
- Oluwapemisire tailoring materials (Fashion accessories store in Ibadan).
Address: Olunloyo along, Amuloko road, Ibadan.
Where to buy tailoring materials in bulk in Aba
- Echesco tailoring co. Nig (Clothing store in Nigeria)
Address: 75 Aba/Owerri road Umungasi, Aba.
- C. Materials (tailor in Nigeria)
Address: 47 Ndoki Rd, Aba 450103, Aba.
Where to buy tailoring materials in bulk in Onitsha
- Big chidon resources Nigeria (clothing store in Onitsha)
Address: 21b Nottidge street, Abenezer plaza.
- Goddy and Bros Tailoring Industry (clothing store in Onitsha)
Address: 27 Bida Rd, city centre 431108, Onitsha.
There are most wholesalers that usually import their own materials from countries like; India or China at cheapest rate.
Even if you want to import sewing materials from country like India you can use trusted agent online that will help you to buy the material and ship it down for you to Nigeria.
Wow! I got great things in this
Please do you have any contact in Bangalore where one can get the tailoring materials? I will appreciate it if you can help me with some contacts good day.
None is available for now, but if it’s in Nigeria yes, their are a lot of people that sells cheap tailoring materials in wholesale.
Can we have the contact address of the ones in Nigeria that sells wholesale? Good day
Yes.
hello, good day. pls can i have the contact of the ones that sells wholesale in Nigeria?. thank you
Hello Juliana, I just sent the contact address of the tailoring material wholesaler in Nigeria to your email now, thanks for your comment.
Pls I also need the contact address
Thank you very much for the wonderful teaching and enlightenment on this business
But my main concern is how to be a big dealer I mean buying from either China or India. Pls, I need contact for it pls a reliable person
Thanks
If you want to start importing from China to Nigeria it is very simple.
You can easily import goods from China to Nigeria without traveling to China though someone online agents.
You can search and read my guide about “How To Start Mini Importation From China To Nigeria”.
Pls, help me because I need to do business and I am tired of sitting at home
Thanks
You need capital to start a business, if you have a capital you can start tailoring material business in your location.
Please I need a contact in gbagi market (ibadan) for wholesale price at cheap price..Thank u
Thanks very much pls also need contact of wholesale seller in Nigeria
Thank you for this information it is helpful
You are welcome Folake, am very glad that our article is able to help you.
Pls can someone be into tailoring material selling and also sale fabrics for wears together in one shop
Yes you can, a friend of mine is a tailor but she is also selling (Tailoring materials and fabrics too).
Thanks for the teaching, please I need a contact in Onitsha and Lagos for wholesales
Thanks.
Please can I ave the contact address of those selling in Lagos in wholesales
Please, I need the contact address of a wholesaler in Onitsha and Aba
Hi, thanks for this information it’s helpful but please can I get the contact of the wholesalers in Nigeria
Thanks very much, I learnt a lot
I need a contact from someone in Onitsha
Good evening,, pls I’d like to have contact of sellers in Lagos.. thanks
Wonderful teaching. Kudos to you. Please can u give me a contact in lagos and onitsha that does wholesale Please.
Hellow!
Thanks for this wonderful eyeopening lectures.
Please assist me with contacts and addresses of wholesalers in Nigeria. Thanks and God bless you!
Thank you for these timely information. Can I have the contact of wholesalers in Aba
Pls I also need the contact of the wholesale price in Lagos Nigerian
Pls I need contact of whosale that can be sending me tailoring materials in Abuja
Thanks for the information Can i pls get the trustworthy person i can contact from aba to buy from. thanks
Pls I need the contact of wholesales of tailoring material in ibadan and lagos
Dear Yemisi, kindly check your email as we have sent contact of those selling tailoring materials in Lagos and Ibadan to your email.
Thank you so much for the information pls I need the contact of tailoring materials wholesale price in Aba
Thanks for this information, pls can I get the contact address of wholesale tailoring materials in Aba. I would be very grateful
please, i need to go to Aba to buy in bulk as a first timer in the business and i need a reliable contact. can you please help with that?
I just want to start tailoring materials and cut and sow .How can I get the contacts of the wholesalers without travelling up and down
Hello ,tnk u for dis, I appreciate it,pls I want to be selling in wholesale too, how can I go about it,pls enlighten me on where to buy from dat will be best for me
Thanks for your eye opening information. Pls can you send me a reliable contact of a wholesaler of tailoring accessories(appliques and trimmings),linen and dull face satin in oshodi and idumota market. Thanks.
Please i need contact of those selling wholesale in aba. Please is urgent
Thank u so much ,it’s really helpful
Pls can we get the contact of the wholesaler on the island.thanks
Good morning sir,
Thanks alot for this, pls I need a contact in gbagi market for wholesale and at a very cheap price
The contact of a trusted person that you can get tailoring materials from at the wholesale price at Gbagi market [Contact removed].
Thanks for this information,pls I sell fabrics and I want to add tailoring material to the business this year, pls where can I get the items at wholesale price at Onitsha and Aba .Thanks as I look forward for your response.