How to Buy Hijab Wholesale: The Complete Buyer's Guide for 2025

Why Wholesale Hijab Sourcing Is Different in 2025

The global modest fashion market crossed $300 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $400 billion by 2027. For boutique owners, online retailers and brand builders, that represents a significant opportunity — but only if you source correctly. The difference between a successful modest-wear business and a failing one often comes down to the quality and reliability of the wholesale partner behind it.

This guide walks you through every stage of the process, from understanding fabric options to placing your first factory order with confidence.

Step 1: Know Your Fabric Before You Order

The single most important decision in hijab wholesale is fabric. The three categories that dominate the market are:

• Modal — Derived from beechwood fibres, modal is the gold standard for everyday hijabs. It is exceptionally soft, breathable and naturally resistant to shrinkage. Modal drapes beautifully and resists creasing, which is why it photographs well and stays comfortable across a full day of wear. At Arisava, our plain and printed modal hijabs are made from 95% modal, 5% spandex for stretch recovery.
• Chiffon — Lightweight and sheer, chiffon is the choice for occasion wear and layered styling. It requires more careful handling in washing and is less forgiving in hot climates. Best suited for boutiques targeting the UK, Europe and North American markets where occasion dressing is significant.
• Jersey — Stretchy, non-slip and beginner-friendly, jersey hijabs are the easiest style to wear and the easiest to sell. They require no pins, minimal styling and work for school, work and daily wear. High repeat-purchase rates make jersey a reliable core-range SKU.

For buyers new to hijab wholesale, we recommend starting with a modal-jersey combination: modal for the premium, photogenic hero product; jersey for volume and repeat purchases.

Step 2: Understand MOQ and What It Really Means

MOQ — Minimum Order Quantity — is the number of units a factory requires per style or per colour. In the hijab category, typical MOQ ranges are:

• Commodity factories: 500–1,000 pcs per colour (high risk for new buyers)
• Mid-tier factories (including Arisava): 50 pcs for plain hijabs; 50 pcs per style for abayas
• Sample orders: Available from most reputable factories for 1–5 units; turnaround 5–10 days

The key insight is that MOQ is negotiable within reason, especially if you are building a longer-term relationship. Always request a sample before committing to bulk — any factory that resists this request is a red flag.

Step 3: Vet Your Factory Properly

The modest fashion wholesale market includes manufacturers of vastly different quality levels. Here is the checklist we recommend for any buyer evaluating a new supplier:

1. Request a factory audit or virtual tour — You should be able to see production facilities, even on video.
2. Ask for fabric composition certificates — A legitimate factory can provide material certifications for every fabric they use.
3. Order samples in two colours — Test colour consistency, stitching quality, drape and wash durability before bulk.
4. Check communication responsiveness — A factory that takes 72 hours to respond to an inquiry will take weeks to resolve a production problem.
5. Request references or case studies — Established factories have existing retail clients who can vouch for quality and reliability.

Step 4: Pricing Structures Explained

Hijab wholesale pricing is driven by four factors: fabric quality, embellishment level, order quantity and production lead time. As a general guide for the plain modal hijab category in 2025:

• 300–500 pcs per colour: mid-range factory pricing
• 500–1,000 pcs: volume pricing with meaningful unit-cost reduction
• Custom colour or print added: add 15–25% to base cost
• OEM private label (custom woven label, hang tag, polybag): add 10–15%

The retail markup in the hijab category typically runs 2.5–4×. Plain modal hijabs wholesale consistently achieve a 3× margin when positioned correctly in the £18–£28 retail range.

Step 5: Your First Order — What to Expect

A standard first wholesale order follows this timeline:

1. Day 0: Submit enquiry with product type, colour, quantity and delivery country
2. Day 1–2: Receive quotation with unit pricing, lead time and payment terms
3. Day 3–10: Sample production and despatch
4. Day 10–14: Sample approval (or revision request)
5. Day 14: Bulk order confirmed; 30–50% deposit
6. Day 40–50: Bulk production complete; final balance and shipment

Ready to Place Your First Wholesale Hijab Order?

Arisava is a direct manufacturer based in China with over a decade of experience supplying modest-wear boutiques, online brands and private-label clients across the UK, GCC, Southeast Asia and North America. Our minimum order is 50 pcs for plain modal hijabs, with SAMPLEs available in 10–15 days.

Submit your enquiry today and our team will respond within 24 hours with a full quotation.