Home & storage: Buyer's order preparation guide

Product specification and reference

Start by clarifying exactly what you need. Home textiles and storage products cover a wide range—from cushions and throws to boxes, baskets and organisers. The clearer your brief, the faster we can assess availability and lead times.

Provide a reference product, technical drawing, or sample if you have one. This helps us understand your exact requirements: dimensions, materials, colours, finishes and any special features. If you are developing a new design, describe the intended use and your target customer, so we can suggest suitable materials and construction methods.

Quantity and order structure

Confirm the total quantity you need for your first order. This helps us identify suitable suppliers and assess production feasibility. Let us know if you plan to place repeat orders, as this may affect sourcing options and timelines.

If you are ordering multiple SKUs or colour variants, list each separately with its quantity. This ensures we quote each item correctly and can plan production runs efficiently.

Materials and sustainability

Specify the materials you prefer or require. For textiles, confirm fibre content (cotton, polyester, linen, wool blends, etc.), weight and weave. For storage products, indicate whether you need wood, metal, plastic, rattan or composite materials.

If sustainability or ethical sourcing matters to your brand, tell us now. We can then identify suppliers aligned with your values and confirm what documentation they can provide.

Colours, finishes and branding

List the colours or finishes you need. Provide colour references, Pantone codes or samples if available. If your products will carry your own brand, confirm whether you need labels, packaging, or other branding elements included in the quote.

Delivery and logistics

Confirm your target delivery location and preferred shipping method (sea freight, air, courier). Let us know your ideal delivery date or timeframe. This helps us plan production and logistics around your needs.

If you have specific packaging requirements or need products packed in a certain way for your market, mention this too.

Certifications and compliance

Identify any certifications or compliance standards your products must meet. Common requirements for home textiles include OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or fire safety standards; storage products may need specific durability or material certifications depending on your market.

We will confirm what documentation your chosen suppliers can provide once we understand your needs.

Next steps

Gather your reference, drawings or samples, and compile the information above. Send your enquiry to HakoExport with as much detail as you can—the more you tell us, the more accurate and faster our response will be. We aim to acknowledge your enquiry within one working day and provide a detailed quotation and delivery plan shortly after.

Ready to start? Send your sourcing enquiry now with your product brief, quantity, materials, colours and delivery requirements.