Choosing a supplier is very important for a start-up clothing brand. Here are some tips to help you choose the right provider:  

1. Define requirements: First, determine your requirements for suppliers, such as the type of products required, quantity, quality standards, etc.  This helps you keep your goals clear during the supplier selection process.  

2. Find suitable suppliers: Search for potential suppliers through Internet search, attending trade shows or through recommendations from other clothing brands.  Make sure they are able to meet your needs and have a good reputation and credibility.  

3. Screening: Communicate with potential suppliers to understand the details of their product quality, delivery time, price and service.  They can also be asked to provide reference customers or samples to verify their capabilities.  

4. Consider cost and quality: In addition to price, also consider product quality.  Low price does not necessarily mean high quality, so be sure to carefully evaluate the quality of your suppliers' products to ensure that your brand is delivering quality products.  

5. Consider production capacity and sustainability: Make sure suppliers have enough production capacity to deliver orders on time to meet your needs.  In addition, consider the supplier's sustainability practices, such as environmental policies and employee benefits.  

6. For start-up clothing, the we suggest that you must not choose a large supplier, because large suppliers generally require a high minimum order quantity, for start-ups, it can not afford high capital and marketing pressure, and large suppliers for small orders may not be thoughtful service.  Instead, choose a smaller supplier that can meet your lower MOQ and provide quality customized service.  

7. Establish a good cooperative relationship: After selecting a supplier, establish a long-term cooperative relationship.  Maintain good communication with suppliers, solve problems in a timely manner, and build a relationship of trust and cooperation with them.  

Hope you find these tips helpful!  Good luck in choosing a supplier and developing your start-up clothing brand!