Bangladesh has deep manufacturing experience, but handmade and craft products work differently from garments. Here are the questions we think every buyer should ask a supplier, including us.
Can you show samples of the exact construction you propose? Who makes the product, and how is quality checked between makers? What is the realistic lead time once a sample is approved? How is the product packed for a long sea shipment?
A good supplier will answer these directly, share real photos and be clear about what they cannot yet confirm. That honesty is a better sign than a long list of unverified claims.
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