Frequently Asked Questions

First, register and complete your profile as a Buyer. In your Workspace, click "Post Sourcing RFQ". You will be asked to define product specs, fiber composition, target quantity, packing instructions, destination country, target price, and bidding deadline. Once reviewed by compliance, it will be visible to matching suppliers.

No. Posting sourcing requirements and receiving bids from manufacturers is completely free for verified buyers on the TSN platform. Premium matching options may be released in future tiers.

Textile Sourcing Network is a professional, high-contrast B2B marketplace specifically built for the global textile and apparel industry. It bridges the gap between buyers (apparel brands, retailers, sourcing houses) and verified suppliers (fabric mills, spinners, trims makers, and garment manufacturers) to speed up negotiations and ensure compliance.

We offer 24/7 client support. You can start a live session using the chat bubble in the bottom right corner of any page, or submit a formal request via the Support Center by opening a support ticket. Our team usually reviews and responds within 2 hours.

We perform business license validation, credit checking, and verify physical addresses for manufacturing units. All verified sellers have a special badge next to their business name, indicating they passed our multi-step audit process.

We recommend secure international payment terms like irrevocable Letters of Credit (L/C at sight), bank-to-bank telegraphic transfers (T/T) under escrow, or verified export credit insurance. Do not complete payments outside established trade compliance terms.

To bid on RFQs, you must have an active Seller profile. Navigate to "Browse Open RFQs" under the "Find Work" menu, inspect the specifications, and click "Submit Bid". You can specify your unit price, shipping terms (FOB/CIF), sampling time, production lead time, and upload sample certification sheets.

Log in to your Seller account, go to Workspace, and click "Publish Product Offering". You can upload images, define the category (Yarns, Fabrics, Trims, Garments, etc.), add description, specify Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), lead time, and price per unit/meter.