The Sourcing Portal
Build innovative sourcing
operations like the big brands do
A growing network of mills, makers and materials, at your fingertips.
Next-gen materials, certified and circular, chosen for the brand you dream of building.
Free for brands to explore.
Create Your AccountWhy the Sourcing Portal
Sourcing shouldn’t depend on who you know
For years, access to the best mills and factories has been bought, through sourcing offices, agents and trade show budgets. Everyone else relied on contacts, cold emails and luck. We spent two years building the supply side first. Now we’re opening it to brands of every size, so you can see what the market offers and build your supply chain from there.
See the whole market
Mills, makers and materials in one place, close to home or further away. You choose what fits your brand.
Work at your volumes
Find suppliers ready for the quantities you actually need, not the ones you’re told to order.
Our team on your brief
Talk to suppliers directly, or let our sourcing team take your brief from there.
Everything in one place
Quotes, samples, documents and agreed terms, kept in one project from fabric to finished garment.
For Brands
Your sourcing operation, without building one
• 700+ verified materials, from regenerative cotton to plant-based and next-gen fibres.
• Vetted mills, material suppliers and manufacturers, with capabilities and certifications side by side.
• Full-package production, from tech pack to finished garment.
• Excess stock and pooled orders, for materials usually reserved for larger volumes.
• A record of how each product was made, built as you go.
For Suppliers and Manufacturers
Be found by brands that are actually buying
• Show your business once: capabilities, minimums, lead times and certifications.
• Receive briefs from brands looking for exactly what you make.
• A standing presence, independent of the trade show calendar.
• Free to start with our Core tier.
How It Works
One account. Your path from there.
Brands and suppliers sign up in the same place, and it costs nothing to start.
For Brands
• Create your free account
• Tell us what you want to make. The product, the material, your volumes, your timing, and what matters to your brand.
• See who can make it. Mills, makers and materials that fit your brief.
• Choose how you work. Go direct, or let our team take it from here.
• Run the order in one place. From fabric to finished garment.
For Suppliers and Manufacturers
• Create your free account.
• Tell us what you offer. Categories, minimums, lead times and certifications.
• Get visible. Our team reviews your profile, usually within 48 business hours. From there, brands can find you.
What's Ahead
Regulations & Supply Chain Traceability
This is just the start.
The Sourcing Portal grows with every brief, project and piece of feedback. The brands and suppliers who join now shape what we build next.
The record, ready when it’s asked for.
New rules ask brands for evidence behind what they sell. Every project on the portal keeps the record as it happens, so it’s there when you need it.
FAQ
Who is the Sourcing Portal for?
Fashion brands of every size, and the mills, material suppliers and manufacturers who make for them.
How much does it cost?
Joining, browsing and talking to suppliers is free. For brands, a fee applies only to bulk orders placed through us, and you see it on the quote before you accept. Sampling is free. For suppliers, the Core tier is free.
Do I need a minimum order volume?
No. You can find suppliers that work at your volumes, and join pooled orders for materials with higher minimums.
Can I talk to suppliers directly?
Yes. Contact them directly, or send your brief to our team and we’ll find who can make it.
Where are the suppliers?
Mills and manufacturers across [number] countries, including Portugal, Turkey, Morocco, India, Egypt, Colombia and China. Close to home or further away, you choose.
Does World Collective certify suppliers?
No. Certifications are issued by recognised bodies such as GOTS, GRS, OEKO-TEX and RCS. Our team reviews the documentation suppliers provide.
What happens after I sign up?
Brands can start a first brief right away. Suppliers are reviewed by our team, usually within 48 business hours.
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