A garment stocklot is a bulk quantity of surplus or overstock clothing sold as a single lot, usually well below wholesale price. Stocklots let buyers acquire branded or export-grade apparel cheaply — provided they understand how the lots are graded and assorted.
What are garment stocklots?
A stocklot is leftover finished apparel — overstock, cancelled-order goods, or end-of-line clothing — bundled and sold by the lot rather than by individual SKU. Lots are typically assorted across sizes, colours and sometimes styles, and priced per piece or per lot.
Where garment stocklots come from
Stocklots are created at the factory: overproduction from minimum runs, cancelled or defaulted export orders, seasonal leftovers, and minor QC rejects. Because the goods were often made for export brands, stocklots frequently contain higher-quality apparel than standard wholesale.
Understanding grading: A-grade vs seconds
Stocklots are sold by grade. A-grade is first-quality, unused product. "Seconds" or B-grade have minor defects and sell cheaper. Mixed lots combine grades. Always confirm the grade split in writing before buying — it is the single biggest variable in a stocklot's real value.
How to buy garment stocklots safely
Request a detailed manifest (sizes, colours, grades, quantities), agree pricing per piece or per lot, set payment terms, and arrange a pre-shipment inspection. Vietnam is a leading source of garment stocklots thanks to its export volume — see verified Vietnam garment manufacturers.
Learn more in the deadstock & surplus sourcing guide, or browse current stock sales on VALO.
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