Why buyers source from China
China concentrates a large share of disposable hygiene manufacturing, with established supply chains for nonwoven fabrics, SAP, elastics and adhesives, and mature OEM workflows for export programs. For buyers, that usually means short sampling cycles, flexible packaging and competitive factory-direct pricing.
Supplier evidence to collect
Treat supplier-reported figures - production base size, line counts, annual capacity - as claims to verify. Ask for the underlying evidence: factory audit or third-party report, quality system certificate such as ISO 9001, material and test documentation, and references from comparable export programs. On this portal, supplier records carry status labels, and only verified records have evidence, reviewer and date on file.
Production questions
Which formats are standard versus developed per project? How are incoming materials inspected? How is batch traceability maintained? What test methods are used for absorbency and rewet? How are nonconformities handled? Precise answers indicate a controlled process.
Shipping and documents
Agree the trade term (FOB, CIF, EXW or DDP), the port and the delivery schedule before pricing. Typical documents include commercial invoice, packing list and bill of lading or air waybill. Confirm carton dimensions and pallet arrangement, since they drive freight cost.
Compliance checks for your market
Hygiene products are generally traded as consumer goods, but destination markets differ in labelling, product-safety and registration requirements. Verify the rules for your country before artwork is finalised, and keep supplier test documentation on file to support your claims.
A realistic timeline
Brief and quotation, samples and approval, artwork proof, pre-production sample, bulk production, inspection and shipping. Build the schedule around sample and artwork approval - those steps, not production capacity, usually set the pace.