Gaoyang Towels Sourcing Cluster in Baoding, Hebei

How big is the Gaoyang Towels cluster?

One in every three towels in China comes from Gaoyang. The county has 4,200+ textile companies making about 5 billion towels a year; 2025 textile output was RMB 85.2 billion, over 70% of the county's industrial output, with towel output of 350,000 tonnes and over 30% of the national market, shipping to 100+ countries and regions. Gaoyang is China's Textile Town and a national SME specialty cluster; 'Gaoyang Towels' became a national consumer-brand region in 2025.

How to buy here

Start at the core market above, compare at least three stalls or factories for the same item, and ask for the export price (FOB) in writing before you discuss payment terms. On 1688, the Chinese wholesale platform most of these factories list on, search with these Chinese terms:

毛巾 · 中国毛巾之乡 · 浴巾 · 高阳毛巾

We do not list factory names or phone numbers on this page: factories change sales staff often, and a stale contact is worse than none. If you want three verified factories with real contacts and quotes, see the factory list package ($299).

Where do I buy towels wholesale in China?

Go to Gaoyang Towels in Baoding, Hebei. The place to start is Gaoyang Trade City (the county's core towel market; also the Jinjinledao industry-education center and a shared smart-manufacturing eco-dyeing park). The cluster is best for towels, bath towels, bathrobes and home textiles. One in every three towels in China comes from Gaoyang. The county has 4,200+ textile companies making about 5 billion towels a year; 2025 textile output was RMB 85.2 billion, over 70% of the county's industrial output, with towel output of 350,000 tonnes and over 30% of the national market, shipping to 100+ countries and regions. Gaoyang is China's Textile Town and a national SME specialty cluster; 'Gaoyang Towels' became a national consumer-brand region in 2025.

Can I visit the Gaoyang Towels cluster in person?

Yes. The core market is Gaoyang Trade City (the county's core towel market; also the Jinjinledao industry-education center and a shared smart-manufacturing eco-dyeing park), in Gaoyang County, Baoding, Hebei. Most buyers walk the market first, shortlist two or three factories, then visit them the same day. If you want a local guide, our accompanied factory visits start at $199 a day, message us on WhatsApp and we will confirm dates before you book flights.

How do I check a factory in Baoding before I order?

Ask for a video call inside the factory, a business licence, and export records, then get an independent check. Our remote verification ($99 per factory) covers a live video walkthrough, licence and export-record checks, and a written brief in English. For larger orders, on-site inspection starts at $349. Message us on WhatsApp with the factory name and we will quote.