Importers and wholesalers looking to expand their fashion and apparel range increasingly turn to knit clothing accessories from China. The country offers huge product variety, flexible MOQs, and competitive pricing, which makes it ideal for African and UK-based traders supplying retail and wholesale markets.

This guide explains what to consider when buying and exporting knit accessories from China – and how Wigmore Trading can help you manage sourcing, quality, and logistics from start to finish.

Why source knit clothing accessories from China?

China remains one of the world’s leading hubs for knitwear and knit accessories manufacturing. For businesses in import/export, wholesale and distribution, the advantages include:

• Wide product range – hats, scarves, gloves, socks, beanies, headbands, shawls, baby knit accessories, fashion sets, and more.

• Scalable production – from small trial orders to large container loads for established retail chains.

• Competitive pricing – manufacturers can offer attractive margins even after freight, duties and handling.

• OEM and private label options – you can add your brand, labels, and packaging for a retail-ready product.

Working with an experienced partner like Wigmore Trading means you can tap into these benefits while reducing the risks of dealing directly with unknown factories.

Types of knit clothing accessories to import from China

Knit accessories are ideal products for general merchandise traders, fashion importers, and FMCG/variety wholesalers because they:

• Sell across seasons (light knits for warmer weather, thicker items for colder regions).

• Fit easily into consolidated shipments.

• Work well for promotions and value packs.

Popular knit clothing accessories from China include:

• Knit hats and beanies – plain, fashion, sports, and kids’ designs.

• Scarves and shawls – acrylic, wool blends, cashmere-style, and infinity scarves.

• Gloves and mittens – touchscreen gloves, winter gloves, sports and work styles.

• Socks and legwear – everyday socks, sports socks, thermal socks, and kids’ socks.

• Baby and kids’ knit accessories – hats, booties, mittens, sets.

Wigmore Trading can help you identify which knit accessories fit your market (climate, price point, and customer profile) and build a balanced product mix for containers or LCL shipments.

Key considerations when sourcing knit clothing accessories from China

1. Material and quality specifications

Quality is critical for repeat orders. When you source knit clothing accessories wholesale from China, pay attention to:

• Yarn composition – acrylic, polyester, cotton, wool, or blends.

• Fabric weight and density – affects warmth, durability, and price.

• Colour fastness and shrinkage – important for customer satisfaction and returns.

• Comfort and finish – itchy or poorly finished items will not resell well.

Wigmore Trading works with selected factories and trading partners to ensure your knit accessories meet the standards expected in African, UK, and international markets. We can arrange samples before bulk production so you know exactly what you are buying.

2. Compliance and labelling

Your knit accessories must comply with the regulations in your destination country. Typical requirements include:

• Fibre content labels

• Care instructions

• Country of origin

• Safety standards for children’s products, where applicable

Wigmore Trading can help ensure your labelling and packaging are suitable for your target market, reducing the risk of issues at customs or with retailers.

3. Minimum order quantities (MOQs) and pricing

Chinese suppliers may have MOQs per design, per colour, or per size range. This can be challenging if you are testing new products or serving smaller markets.

By working with Wigmore Trading, you can:

• Combine different knit styles in one shipment.

• Leverage our existing supplier relationships to negotiate more flexible MOQs.

• Access competitive factory pricing and consolidate freight with other product lines.

Wigmore Trading can help.

Logistics: exporting knit clothing accessories from China to Africa and beyond

Knit accessories are relatively compact, which makes them cost-effective to ship by sea in cartons or bales. However, logistics still need careful planning:

• Mode of transport – full container load (FCL) for large orders, or less-than-container load (LCL) for mixed goods.

• Port selection – choosing the most efficient Chinese loading port and destination port in Africa, the UK, or your region.

• Customs clearance and duties – ensuring correct HS codes, documentation, and import licenses where required.

• Warehousing and onward distribution – moving goods from the port to wholesalers, supermarkets, or retail outlets.

Wigmore Trading is experienced in shipping from China into African markets, the UK, and other regions. Our team can manage the export documentation, book freight, and support local clearance through our network of logistics partners.

How Wigmore Trading supports your knit accessory sourcing

When you buy knit clothing accessories from China through Wigmore Trading, you get more than just a supplier introduction. You get:

• Sourcing support – we identify reliable manufacturers for knit hats, scarves, gloves, socks, and other accessories that match your quality and price targets.

• Product development – we can assist with private label, packaging, and bespoke ranges suited to your customers.

• Quality control – inspections and checks before goods leave China to minimise defects and returns.

• Consolidation services – combine knit accessories with other goods (FMCG, general merchandise, household products) into one shipment to lower logistics costs.

• End-to-end logistics – from factory to your warehouse or distribution centre.

Whether you are a wholesaler, retailer, supermarket buyer, or regional distributor, Wigmore Trading can help you build a profitable knit accessory range backed by reliable supply.

Start importing knit clothing accessories from China with Wigmore Trading

Demand for affordable, fashionable knit accessories remains strong across many African and international markets. By sourcing knit clothing accessories from China through a trusted partner, you can unlock better pricing, consistent quality, and smoother logistics.

If you are ready to:

• Add knit hats, scarves, gloves, and socks to your product lineup,

• Launch your own private label knit accessory range, or

• Consolidate knit accessories with other goods from China,

Contact Wigmore Trading today to streamline your sourcing. Our team is ready to discuss your requirements, share sample options, and guide you through the buying and export process.

Wigmore Trading can help.