Shaxi Casual Clothing Sourcing Cluster in Zhongshan, Guangdong

How big is the Shaxi Casual Clothing cluster?

Named China's Casual Clothing Town (2002, jointly by the China National Textile and Apparel Council and the China National Garment Association); the trade saying is 'for casual clothing, look to Shaxi'. Over 60 domestic and international brands, including HLA, Uniqlo, Anta and FILA, manufacture here, and every trim from buttons to hang tags is available within 3 km. The town has about 11,000–13,000 apparel businesses (the city English site, 2024-04-22, says 13,000; Southern Metropolis Daily, 2023-07, says 11,000, scopes differ), 3,000+ supporting companies and 7,000+ shops. Apparel output is nearly RMB 10 billion, with about 330 million knit garments a year, 9.3% of Guangdong's and 1.41% of China's apparel output (Zhongshan government, 2023-04-20).

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:

休闲服装 · 中国休闲服装名镇 · 中山沙溪服装 · 沙溪服装

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 casual clothing wholesale in China?

Go to Shaxi Casual Clothing in Zhongshan, Guangdong. The place to start is Longrui International Fashion City (Zhongshan's largest apparel wholesale market). The cluster is best for casual and knitwear oem and wholesale; brand apparel production-base visits. Named China's Casual Clothing Town (2002, jointly by the China National Textile and Apparel Council and the China National Garment Association); the trade saying is 'for casual clothing, look to Shaxi'. Over 60 domestic and international brands, including HLA, Uniqlo, Anta and FILA, manufacture here, and every trim from buttons to hang tags is available within 3 km. The town has about 11,000–13,000 apparel businesses (the city English site, 2024-04-22, says 13,000; Southern Metropolis Daily, 2023-07, says 11,000, scopes differ), 3,000+ supporting companies and 7,000+ shops. Apparel output is nearly RMB 10 billion, with about 330 million knit garments a year, 9.3% of Guangdong's and 1.41% of China's apparel output (Zhongshan government, 2023-04-20).

Can I visit the Shaxi Casual Clothing cluster in person?

Yes. The core market is Longrui International Fashion City (Zhongshan's largest apparel wholesale market), in Shaxi Town, Zhongshan, Guangdong. 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 Zhongshan 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.