Sourcing Cluster Guide · Textile & Apparel
China's biggest children's wear town — around one tenth of national kids' clothing output is produced and traded here.
Zhili, a town in Huzhou, Zhejiang, is China's most concentrated children's wear production and trading base. The Zhili Children's Wear Market and surrounding factory zone aggregate roughly 13,000+ enterprises and workshops, with an annual output commonly cited at 800 million+ garments and a domestic market share of around 10% of national children's clothing sales. Collections span newborn (0–24 months), toddler, and children's sizes up to 14 years, covering knitted sets, jackets, dresses, pyjamas and down coats.
The supply chain is unusually deep for a single town: local fabric weaving and dyeing (cotton jersey, interlock, French terry, wadding and quilted shells), zippers and buttons, printing (silk-screen, heat transfer, digital), embroidery, and down-filling workshops are all within a 10 km radius. This lets a buyer source fabric, trims, garment and even retail packaging from one location, compressing lead time to 15–35 days for most repeat programs.
For overseas buyers, Zhili's appeal is price-competitive, fashion-fast children's wear at low trial MOQs (often 100–300 sets per style). The critical pain point is safety compliance: children's wear must meet flammability, drawstring, small-parts and formaldehyde/azo-dye limits (CPSIA, EN 14682, GB31701 Class A/B). We pre-screen factories for compliance capability and run third-party testing on every new program.
Trial orders from 100–300 sets per style; repeat orders 500–2,000 sets. Lead time 15–35 days depending on printing and filling. For children's wear we require: fabric test reports (formaldehyde, azo dyes, phthalates), drawstring and small-parts design review per EN 14682 / CPSIA, metal-detector pass for down products, and pre-shipment AQL 2.5 inspection with size-measurement charts.
21 representative product lines with typical export specifications. Every product below is available through our vetted supplier network in Zhili (Huzhou), Zhejiang.
Envelope-neck bodysuits in combed cotton for 0–24 months, Class A compliant.
| Fabric | 100% combed cotton interlock, 180–220 gsm |
| Compliance | GB31701-2015 Class A; formaldehyde ≤20 mg/kg; azo-free dyes |
| Sizes | 50/60, 62/68, 73/80, 86/92 cm |
| Snap | nickel-free resin press studs, pull test passed |
| MOQ | 200 pcs per color |
| Packing | printed poly bag with size label |
Top-and-pants sets in cotton jersey, the highest-volume Zhili export SKU.
| Fabric | cotton/spandex jersey 200 gsm or French terry 280 gsm |
| Sizes | 2T–10Y (86–140 cm) |
| Printing | water-based screen print, heat transfer, or digital |
| MOQ | 200 sets per design |
| Lead time | 20–30 days |
Lightweight and mid-weight down jackets with 90% white duck down filling.
| Shell | 100% polyester taffeta, water-repellent finish, 380T–420T |
| Filling | 90/10 white duck down, fill power 550–650; RDS on request |
| Warmth | suitable to –10 °C; sizes 90–160 cm |
| Safety | zipper pull ≥31.7 mm or cord-loop design per EN 14682 |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
| Testing | IDFL or SGS down composition reports available |
Brushed-back fleece hoodies with custom prints and embroidery.
| Fabric | cotton/poly fleece 280–340 gsm, brushed inner |
| Sizes | 3T–12Y |
| Detailing | no-drawstring hood design for ≤7Y per CPSIA |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
| Packing | solid packing or hanger packing optional |
Snug-fit cotton sleep sets and sleepsacks for infant sleep programs.
| Fabric | 100% cotton rib or interlock, 200–240 gsm |
| Compliance | 16 CFR 1615/1616 snug-fit or flame-resistant options; GB31701 Class A |
| Sizes | 0–24M sleepsacks TOG 0.5 / 1.0 / 2.5 |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
| Certification | CPSIA testing (lead, phthalates) available |
Everyday basics in combed cotton with ring-spun hand feel.
| Fabric | 100% combed cotton jersey 180–220 gsm; pique 200 gsm for polos |
| Sizes | 2T–14Y |
| Shrinkage | ≤5% after wash |
| Colors | 30+ stock shades; Pantone dye from 500 pcs |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
Casual cotton dresses and occasion wear with tulle, embroidery and appliqué.
| Fabric | cotton poplin, tulle overlay, stretch sateen |
| Detailing | embroidery, sequins (attached, small-parts tested), appliqué |
| Sizes | 2T–10Y |
| MOQ | 200 pcs per design |
| Lead time | 25–35 days |
Cotton-spandex leggings and joggers with covered elastic waists.
| Fabric | 95% cotton / 5% spandex, 220–260 gsm |
| Waist | encased elastic, no exposed drawcord |
| Sizes | 6M–12Y |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
| Packing | poly bag, 12–24 pcs per carton |
Stretch and rigid denim bottoms with adjustable inner waists.
| Fabric | 9–12 oz cotton/1% spandex denim |
| Hardware | nickel-free buttons and rivets, pull test passed |
| Sizes | 2T–12Y, adjustable waistband |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
| Testing | nickel-release and lead-in-paint reports available |
Quilted padding jackets and parkas for autumn/winter programs.
| Shell | poly taslan or ripstop with DWR |
| Padding | 120–200 g silk wadding or down blend |
| Detailing | reflective piping, fleece-lined hood, no loose cords |
| Sizes | 90–160 cm |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
6-layer cotton muslin swaddle blankets and dribble bibs.
| Fabric | 100% cotton double gauze / muslin, 6 layers |
| Sizes | swaddles 110×110 / 120×120 cm; bibs standard |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 options |
| MOQ | 300–500 pcs per print |
| Packing | printed belly band + OPP |
Polo shirts, knit cardigans and trousers for school uniform tenders.
| Fabric | pique cotton/poly 200 gsm; poly-viscose suiting for trousers |
| Compliance | AZO-free, nickel-free, EN 14682 drawstring compliant |
| Sizes | 4Y–14Y with year-on-year size continuity |
| MOQ | 500–1,000 pcs per item |
| OEM | school crest embroidery from 100 pcs |
Long-sleeve thermal underwear sets for cold-climate markets.
| Fabric | cotton/modal blend 220 gsm or brushed polyester thermo |
| Design | flat seams, covered waistband, itch-free labels |
| Sizes | 6M–8Y |
| MOQ | 300 sets per color |
PU-coated rainwear with taped seams and reflective trims.
| Fabric | 190T polyester + PU coating, waterproof ≥2,000 mm |
| Seams | heat-taped seams |
| Safety | reflective piping on sleeves and hood |
| Sizes | 90–150 cm |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
Combed-cotton terry socks in multi-pair retail packs.
| Yarn | combed cotton 75%+ with spandex arch support |
| Packs | 5-pair / 7-pair printed retail packs |
| Sizes | 0–2Y, 2–4Y, 4–6Y, 6–8Y |
| MOQ | 1,000 pairs per design |
| Certification | OEKO-TEX options |
Cotton terry hooded bathrobes and towel sets for baby gifting.
| Fabric | 400–500 gsm cotton terry, loop or sheared |
| Sizes | 0–2Y, 3–6Y, 7–10Y |
| Detailing | embroidered hood appliqué |
| MOQ | 300 pcs per color |
| Packing | gift box with ribbon |
UPF-rated swim sets with chlorine-resistant fabrics.
| Fabric | 82% nylon / 18% spandex, UPF 50+ |
| Sizes | 2T–12Y |
| Detailing | flatlock seams, anti-slip inner waist |
| MOQ | 300 sets per design |
| Certification | CPSIA test reports available |
Quilted and sherpa stroller accessories for winter retail.
| Shell | poly suede or quilted cotton |
| Filling | 200–300 g wadding |
| Sizes | standard stroller 100×75 cm |
| MOQ | 300 pcs |
| Packing | retail poly bag with hanger |
Role-play dress-up sets and themed loungewear for gifting programs.
| Fabric | poly satin, felt, cotton blends |
| Safety | small parts tested per CPSIA; no loose cords |
| Sizes | 3T–10Y |
| MOQ | 300 sets per design |
| Lead time | 25–35 days |
Curated 4–8 piece newborn layette sets in retail-ready boxes.
| Contents | bodysuits, caps, mittens, socks, bib combinations |
| Fabric | Class A combed cotton throughout |
| Packing | rigid gift box with custom print and cello wrap |
| MOQ | 300 sets |
| Lead time | 30–40 days |
Mixed overruns and cancelled export orders at clearance pricing.
| Condition | first-grade surplus; irregulars disclosed |
| Assortment | mixed styles/ages, lot lists weekly |
| Pricing | 40–70% below normal FOB |
| Availability | typically 1,000–20,000 pcs per lot |
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