Tvoi AgentBuying agent in Prato: wholesale clothing from factories and showrooms
A 7-10% commission on the order value, a €500 minimum across the whole purchase, and the goods invoiced directly by the factories and showrooms.
Prato lies about 20 km from Florence and is home to more than 7,000 textile and apparel companies. Most pronto moda wholesale showrooms are grouped in the Macrolotto 1 (Iolo) and Macrolotto 2 industrial areas, while weaving mills, knitwear makers and garment factories are spread across the city, Montemurlo and the neighbouring towns. We have worked in the district for more than 10 years and know where quality is consistent, who accepts small orders and which goods are actually made in Italy. A buying agent in Prato lets you buy like a local wholesaler: no flights, no language barrier and no extra links in the chain. We shortlist suppliers for your market, show you the goods on video, negotiate in Italian, inspect the batch and ship it as one consignment. You know the terms before we start: a percentage of the order and nothing on top.
What a buying agent does for you in Prato
Brief and route
Based on your range, budget and market we draw up a list of showrooms and factories, so no time is lost on places outside your profile.
Several showrooms per session
One video session usually covers several showrooms in the same industrial area. You pick, and we confirm price and size availability on the spot.
Negotiation and reservation
We negotiate in Italian, record styles, colours and size packs, and hold your selection until payment.
Invoices from suppliers
The showroom or factory issues the invoice itself. We check it against the order and help you pay without delay.
Collection and inspection
We collect the goods, count them, check seams, sizes and labelling, and send you a photo and video report.
Consolidation and export
We bring purchases from different suppliers together, pack them, prepare the export documents and ship to your country.
Terms for buying in Prato with us
Rate known upfront
Orders up to €2,000 carry 10%, above €2,000 the rate is 9%, above €5,000 it is 7%. The first video session is part of the commission.
€500 across the whole order
The minimum applies to your total purchase, not to each factory, so you can reach it across several showrooms.
No hidden mark-up
You pay the supplier against its own invoice and see the factory price. Our commission is a separate line.
Close to the district
Our office is in Florence, usually about half an hour by car from Prato. We speak Italian with the factories and English, German or Russian with you.
Questions about hiring a buying agent in Prato
Factories have their own minimum order. How does that fit with your €500?
€500 is the minimum for your whole purchase through us, and you can reach it with several suppliers. Each showroom also sets its own minimum: in pronto moda it is, as a rule, one size pack per style, sometimes a minimum spend per showroom. We choose in advance the places where your volume works.
Why don't you buy single pieces?
Prato wholesale showrooms sell to businesses and in packs, and as a rule they will not split a size run. That is why we do not handle single-piece purchases. With a €500 budget you typically get several styles in a full size range.
Why does the supplier need to be paid quickly?
Best-selling styles go fast, and an unpaid reservation is usually held only briefly, a day or two. After that the goods may be sold to another buyer. So we send the invoices right after the session and check the bank details in advance.
How long does delivery from Prato take?
It depends on the destination and the method. Express couriers typically deliver within a few working days, air cargo and road freight take longer, and sea freight takes longest. We give you the time and cost before dispatch, based on the weight and volume of the shipment.
When is it best not to plan buying in Prato?
In August many factories and showrooms close for two to three weeks, and from mid-December to early January they work reduced hours. Orders that need to ship in those periods are best placed early.
Will I pay Italian VAT?
If the goods leave the EU and customs confirms the export, Italian VAT is, as a rule, not charged. We prepare the export documents. Duties and taxes in your country depend on the HS code, so check them with a customs broker beforehand.