Sourcing for small & medium clothing brands · Dallas, Texas
The right Sri Lankan or South Indian supplier for your clothing brand — matched to your needs.
Cauvery & Ceylon Sourcing Co. is a Dallas, Texas sourcing company. We help small and medium US clothing brands diversify away from pricier, slower East Asian suppliers by matching them with manufacturers in Sri Lanka and South India (including Tiruppur and Chennai), then coordinating orders and running quality control checks.
Based in Dallas, Texas. One of our owners is Sri Lankan-born and can visit suppliers on site. We're a new company with a growing supplier network.
Why Sri Lanka & South India
Two regions, one point of contact
Sri Lanka and South India (Tiruppur, Chennai and nearby) both have long-established apparel manufacturing. We work with suppliers in both, so you can compare options through a single US-based contact.
We know the Sri Lankan industry
One of our owners is Sri Lankan-born and familiar with the Sri Lankan textile industry. Every brand has different needs, so we match you with the supplier that fits yours — and can meet suppliers on site when it matters.
Lower manufacturing wages than China
Manufacturing wages in Sri Lanka and South India are generally lower than in China, which can help brands manage unit costs while diversifying their sourcing.
Sri Lanka: technical, high-end apparel
Sri Lanka is globally recognized for technical, high-end apparel, including swimwear, activewear, seamless garments and intimate apparel, made with sophisticated engineering and tight spec tolerances.
Services
Built for small and medium clothing brands. We don't hold inventory or resell product; we work on your behalf as your sourcing partner.
Supplier matching
We match you with the right supplier based on your needs — category, fabric, minimums, price targets and timeline.
Purchase facilitation
We help you through sampling and ordering: tech packs, samples, revisions, quotes and shipment tracking.
Order coordination
Status updates, milestone tracking and follow-up with the factory, so you always know where your order stands.
Quality control checks
In-line and pre-shipment inspections against your spec and approved samples.
How it works
- Discovery callTell us about your brand, quantities, target costs and launch date.
- Supplier matchWe introduce suppliers that fit your needs and help collect quotes.
- SamplingWe coordinate samples and revisions until fit is approved.
- Production & QCWe follow up with the factory and run quality control checks before shipment.
- Ship & reorderGoods ship to you or your forwarder; we help streamline reorders.
About Cauvery & Ceylon Sourcing Co.
We're a US-based apparel sourcing company in Dallas, Texas. We started this company to help small and medium clothing brands find reliable suppliers outside of East Asia, in Sri Lanka and South India.
One of our co-owners was born in Sri Lanka, knows the Sri Lankan textile industry, and is able to meet suppliers on site. We handle supplier matching, order coordination and quality control inspections, so you don't have to manage it all yourself.
We're a new company and our supplier network is growing. We'd rather tell you plainly what we can and can't do for your project than overpromise.
Categories
- Swimwear
- Activewear
- Intimates
- Loungewear
- Knit basics
- Tees & tops
For brands
- Small and medium clothing brands, including DTC and Shopify brands
- One US point of contact based in Dallas, Texas
- Clear quotes, timelines and status updates
- Sourcing in Sri Lanka and South India
For factories
- Manufacturers in Sri Lanka and South India open to small and medium brands
- Introductions to serious, prepared clothing brands
- Clean tech packs and organized orders
FAQ
What are the minimum order quantities for small brands?
They vary by factory, fabric and style. We'll be upfront about what's realistic for your project and look for suppliers open to smaller runs.
How do you choose a supplier for my brand?
We start from your needs — product category, fabric, order size, price targets and timeline — then introduce the suppliers that fit best in Sri Lanka and South India. Diversifying away from pricier, slower East Asian suppliers is a common reason brands look at these regions.
What tariffs apply to apparel from Sri Lanka or India?
Honestly: tariffs and trade rules change often. Duty depends on your product's HTS code and country of origin, so please confirm current rates with a licensed customs broker before you order. We'll help you factor duty into your landed cost.
How are payments handled?
We'll walk through payment terms with you for each order. Our fee is agreed with you upfront and billed separately from the factory's price.
Do you hold inventory or ship from a warehouse?
No. We're sourcing agents; goods ship from the factory to you or your freight forwarder.
How long does it take?
Timelines depend on sampling rounds and fabric availability. We'll give you a realistic schedule after reviewing your tech pack.
Where are you based?
Dallas, Texas. One of our owners is Sri Lankan-born and can visit suppliers on site.
Let's find your supplier
Cauvery & Ceylon Sourcing Co.
Dallas, Texas
Tell us about your clothing brand and what you need. Fill in the form and it will open an email to us, or write to us directly at jessica@cauveryandceylon.com.