The Right Wholesale Apparel To Make The Perfect Fall Lineup
By: Diana Posted on: Aug 5, 2024Summer is almost done scorching us. Next up is Fall. And that’s the season where we see the hottest trends and the
coolest fashion styles of the year. As retailers look to grab the right kind of apparel to build their Fall lineup,
we intend to make things easier for them with this blog.
Let's dive into the fabrics, styles, and trends that'll keep your customers cozy and stylish this Fall.
Fall Fabrics
Fabric matters when it comes to Fall clothing. Invest in the wrong fabric choice, and you will have blank apparel lying around
gathering dust in your store. There are a couple of fabrics that stay relevant regardless of the season. We will be
looking into those also.
Here’s what you should be looking for.
- Flannel: You can find “F A L L” in Flannel. Get it? Come on, it’s a Fall classic. Warm, comfy, and makes awesome shirts and pajamas.
- Corduroy: You might know it as a textured fabric. But we see it as a sophisticated one that can add a lot of depth to any outfit. People love wearing corduroy pants and jackets in the Fall.
- Wool: People appreciate wool more when temperatures drop. Ideal for sweaters, coats, and headwear, wool gives that much-needed warmth and breathability. But you don’t necessarily need wool apparel at the beginning of the season.
- Fleece: Fleece is pretty much unbeatable for Fall casuals. Soft, warm, and easy to maintain.
- Denim: Remember when we said some fabrics transcend seasons? Denim is one of them. Go for heavy ones.
Make sure to source sustainable options too, like organic cotton hoodies and sweatshirts, recycled polyester fleece
jackets, and sweaters made of eco-friendly materials. These options will impress environmentally conscious
consumers.
Fall Apparel Wholesale
Now that we've covered fabrics, time to look into the kind of wholesale blank apparel you
should prioritize. Or you can go for custom apparel merchandise too. But that’s pretty competitive and tricky to
nail. All kinds of apparel that can be layered well sell during Fall. Cardigans, lightweight jackets, vests,
full-zip hoodies; you name it.
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Blank Sweatshirts: Putting particular emphasis on these two garments.
They are comfort pieces, and always in demand. Full-zip hoodies got a lot of good reception last
year.
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Wholesale Long-sleeve T-Shirts: Perfect for layering or wearing alone on
milder days.
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Bulk Sweaters: No-brainer.
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Bulk Jackets: Light to medium-weight jackets depending on where your
customers are located. Jackets could be useful during the unpredictable weather in certain parts
of the USA.
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Wholesale Activewear: There will be a lot of time spent outdoors during
Fall. The adventurous will need clothing to support their outdoor endeavors.
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Flannel Shirts: Flannel shirts are honestly made for Fall. They just work.
Fall Fashion
From what we learned last year, Fall fashion among the younger demographic edges more toward sophistication and
comfort than warmth and breathability. There’s also a shift towards affordable luxe in Fall, where clothing that
looks premium and luxe is favored more over their more expensive counterparts that feel premium and luxe.
Here are a couple of trends worth considering.
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Oversized Apparel: Baggy jeans, oversized sweaters & Bulk hoodies, and roomy coats.
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Fall Colors: Apart from browns, eyes are more on burgundy, olive green, shades of
gray, heathered tones, and sandy taupes.
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Textured Fabrics: Chunky knits and quilted patterns are gaining popularity in the
Fall season.
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Athleisure: Joggers or sweatpants and hoodies paired with flashy accessories.
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Outerwear: Coats, windcheaters, and personalized full-zips.
Don’t forget to offer accessories.
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Bulk Scarves: Functional and fashionable
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Wholesale Beanies: They will need them for the chilly days.
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Bulk Gloves: Touchscreen-compatible options are popular
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Boots: Fall is boot season
These accessories can boost sales and complete Fall looks.
ShirtsBargain’s Top Brands For Fall Clothing Wholesale
Port Authority Wholesale
They have some of the finest pieces for retail in the Fall, apart from a wide range of business-casual options. In
our wholesale Port Authority collection, you can find high-quality, mid-range layering pieces ideal for the colder months.
Here are a few of our recommendations:
Port and Company Wholesale
Affordable basics are the brand’s promise. And they deliver, with top-notch quality. Port & Company hoodies wholesale purchases guarantee considerable savings for our budget-conscious buyers. Their hoodies and
sweatshirts are Fall favorites too.
Our recommendations:
District Apparel
Drool-worthy and Fall-worthy apparel styles that are always on trend. That’s the District way. Wholesale District hoodies are
bestsellers in ShirtsBargain.
Our recommendations:
Sport-Tek Apparel Wholesale
By far the best source of wholesale performance apparel. In our Sport-Tek wholesale collection,
you can find the sleekest customizable shirts ideal for Fall activities, and in all the right colors.
Our recommendations:
CornerStone Apparel
CornerStone always stood for durability and quality and specializes in workwear. They have the kind of stuff that
meets almost all the affordable luxe criteria. Find heavyweight sherpa-lined hoodies, tactical full-sleeve polo
shirts, blank workwear jackets, safety windbreakers, and vests from our CornerStone apparel wholesale collection.
Our recommendations:
Tips To Make Informed Purchase Decisions
Climate: When sourcing Fall apparel, make sure the garments you plan to buy fit the climate of where you intend to
sell them. Local weather patterns are an often neglected factor that impacts apparel retail. Coastal areas might
need lighter layers than the Midwest.
Customer Demographics: Your style choices must be determined by your customers’ demographics. Are they young?
Middle-aged? Working professionals? Fitness enthusiasts? Choose Fall apparel with this in mind.
Price Points: It goes both ways: in sourcing and selling. Compare wholesale prices when procuring the merch, and
then offer your customers a range of clothing options for different budgets.
Let's look at some numbers to guide your buying decisions:
A 2023 retail survey found that 68% of consumers plan to purchase new Fall clothing each year. We can expect this
to go up this year.
Sweaters and hoodies topped the list of most-purchased Fall items, with 72% of respondents buying at least one new
piece.
Earth tones saw a 45% increase in popularity compared to the previous Fall season.
Online sales of Fall apparel increased by 30% in 2023, highlighting the importance of e-commerce options.
The Fall fashion market is big, and it will only get bigger by the holiday season.
By offering a mix of classic pieces, custom apparel, and on-trend items, your customers will love to spend at your store.
Happy Fall!