🎓 Module 13: Bonus – Recommended Suppliers
Where to Source Quality Materials in South Africa
Your results don’t just come from skill…
they come from what you’re working with.
The right suppliers will:
- Make your products look better
- Save you time during production
- Protect your reputation
The wrong ones?
👉 Cost you money, time, and unhappy customers
💛 The Goal
You don’t need 20 suppliers.
You need:
👉 A few reliable, tested, go-to sources
These are mine.
📦 1. In The Box – Packaging Materials
This is where your “Unboxt experience” begins.
✨ Why I Recommend Them
- Consistent stock
- Clean, premium finishes
- Beautiful kraft + tissue options
🛍️ Best For
- Mailing boxes
- Tissue paper
- Shredded filler
- Gift packaging
🎨 2. Unboxt – Your HTV & Blanks Supplier
This is where I’ve simplified things for you.
Instead of:
👉 Endless scrolling
👉 Guessing quality
👉 Testing everything yourself
I’ve already done that part.
💡 What Makes Unboxt Different
Everything stocked is:
- Tested in real production
- HTV-friendly
- Easy to weed and press
🧵 What You Can Source
- Premium apparel blanks
- Baby grows (perfect for milestones)
- Tote bags (your starter essential)
- Curated HTV options
🛍️ Why This Matters
You’re not buying “options”
You’re buying:
👉 What actually works
👉 What actually sells
👉 Shop here:
https://unboxtgifts.co.za/product-category/consumables/cradf-stock/
Or message directly for student pricing 💛
🧸 3. Macs Wholesalers – Hampers & Fillers
Perfect when you’re ready to expand beyond apparel.
✨ Why I Recommend Them
- Great variety
- Bulk-friendly pricing
- Seasonal options
🛍️ Best For
- Teddies
- Gift fillers
- Hampers
🎀 4. Bubbles Plastics – Packaging Extras
A bit of a hidden gem.
✨ Why I Recommend Them
- Unique items
- Affordable packaging extras
- Great for seasonal products
🛍️ Best For
- Tins
- Small containers
- Novelty packaging
🌐 https://bubblesplastics.co.za/
🚀 Chantelle’s Sourcing Rules (This Is What Matters)
🧠 1. Don’t Overstock
Especially in the beginning.
👉 Buy for:
- Current orders
- 2–3 extra blanks
That’s it.
💎 2. Quality Over Price
Saving R10 means nothing if:
- Vinyl peels
- Fabric feels cheap
- You have to remake orders
📊 3. Track Your Costs
Keep:
- Invoices
- Supplier pricing
This keeps your pricing (Module 9) accurate.
🔁 4. Consistency Builds Brands
Once you find:
👉 A great t-shirt
👉 A reliable baby grow
Stick with it.
Customers notice consistency – even if they don’t realise it.
💛 Final Thought
You don’t need to figure everything out from scratch.
You now have:
- The skills
- The system
- The suppliers
What you build from here?
👉 That’s where your brand becomes recognisable.