Apparel Warehouse & Clothing Warehouses: Directory for the Apparel Industry
Learn how warehousing works for clothing, footwear and textiles, and find warehouses, 3PLs and distribution providers for the fashion industry.
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Warehousing Clothing & Textiles
Warehousing is where apparel waits between factory and customer. Fashion brands, importers and retailers store finished garments, fabric, trims and packaging, and they often rely on warehouses to receive containers, re-ticket and hang garments, build store orders and process returns. Use the Apparel Search warehouse directory to find providers and tools for clothing and textile inventory.
Key clothing warehouse guides
Types of Apparel Warehousing
| Type | What it is | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Public warehouse | Shared space and services rented to many customers, usually month to month. | Seasonal overflow and small to mid-size brands. |
| Contract warehouse | Dedicated space and staff under a longer agreement. | Established programs with steady volume. |
| 3PL / fulfillment | Outsourced storage plus pick, pack, ship, returns and often e-commerce integration. | Brands that want to outsource operations. |
| Bonded warehouse / FTZ | Storage where duties can be deferred until goods are released into U.S. commerce. | Importers managing cash flow or re-exporting. |
| Distribution center (DC) | Operation that receives, sorts and ships goods to stores or customers. | Retailers and wholesalers. |
Services to Look For
- Garments on hanger (GOH): Receiving, storing and shipping hanging goods.
- Flat-pack handling: Carton receiving, putaway and store-pack building.
- Value-added services: Ticketing and re-ticketing, hangtags, polybagging, steaming, labeling and repacking.
- Quality control: Inspection, sorting and rework.
- EDI and routing guide compliance: Meeting retailer ASN, label and carton requirements.
- E-commerce fulfillment and returns: Order pick and pack, and reverse logistics.
- Cross-docking and drayage: Moving goods quickly from port to store or DC.
How to Choose an Apparel Warehouse
- Look for apparel experience, including GOH, ticketing and retailer compliance.
- Check location relative to your ports, customers and carriers.
- Ask about inventory systems, accuracy, integrations and reporting.
- Confirm security, insurance, fire protection and climate control for fabrics and finished goods.
- Compare pricing: storage, handling in and out, pick and pack, and minimums.
- Visit the facility and request references. See Clothing Warehouse Selection.
Warehouse Resources & Equipment
Racking, pallets, packaging, handling equipment, software and more.
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Clothing Warehouse Directory
ABC Logistics GroupKarachi, PakistanAir, ocean, customs brokerage, supply chain, warehousing and distribution across Pakistan, specializing in textile traffic to Europe and North America, with PO tracking and QC via ANC Global.
- Adams Warehouse & DeliveryHouston, TX
Houston-based public warehouse and distribution company operating since 1976 with 11 Texas locations, cross-docking, drayage, trucking, pick/pack and kitting.
- Allied Distribution
National network of independently owned and operated third-party logistics and warehousing companies.
- ASCM (formerly APICS)
Association for Supply Chain Management, formerly the American Production & Inventory Control Society, offering education and certification in supply chain and resource management.
- APL Logistics
International warehouse and distribution centers, order management, fulfillment, customs brokerage and transportation for consumer and retail markets.
- Automated Distribution Systems, L.P.
Customized and third-party distribution solutions for retailers.
- Belt's Corporation
Warehouse, distribution and logistics support.
- CargoNet, Inc.
Warehousing specialists with distribution, logistics, full-service packing and co-packing.
- Corporate Distribution Services
Association of public and contract warehouses throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe.
- DHL Supply Chain
Contract logistics, warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment with fashion and retail programs.
- GXO Logistics
Contract logistics provider with retail and apparel distribution, e-commerce fulfillment and returns processing.
- GEODIS
Global supply chain operator offering contract logistics, freight forwarding and distribution, including fashion and retail.
- CEVA Logistics
Contract logistics and freight management with fashion and retail supply chain solutions.
- NFI IndustriesNew Jersey
Warehousing, dedicated transportation and distribution with a large East Coast footprint.
- Ryder Supply Chain Solutions
Distribution, warehousing, transportation and e-commerce fulfillment for retail and consumer goods.
- Saddle Creek Logistics Services
Warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment and transportation for retail and consumer brands.
- Yusen Logistics
Global forwarding and contract logistics with experience in fashion and retail.
- Radial
E-commerce fulfillment and returns for fashion and apparel brands.
- ShipBob
Fulfillment network for e-commerce brands with pick, pack and ship and returns support.
- ShipMonk
E-commerce fulfillment for growing brands, including apparel.
More Warehouses · Warehousing Careers
Listings are for research. Apparel Search does not endorse or guarantee any provider; contact companies directly to confirm services.
More to Explore
- Discuss warehouse issues in the fashion warehouse group on the Fashion Industry Network.
- Did you know there is a National Wooden Pallet and Container Association?
- Did you know about the Warehousing Education and Research Council?
- Do you know where to buy racks to store rolls of fabric? Try Tier-Rack Corp.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a 3PL warehouse?
A third-party logistics (3PL) provider stores your inventory and performs services such as receiving, pick and pack, shipping and returns, so you do not have to run your own warehouse.
What does GOH mean in warehousing?
GOH stands for garments on hanger. Warehouses with GOH capability receive, store and ship hanging garments so they stay pressed and retail-ready.
What is a bonded warehouse?
A bonded warehouse is a customs-supervised facility where imported goods can be stored without paying duties until they are released, re-exported or moved under bond.
Where should I locate a warehouse for imported apparel?
Many importers choose locations near major ports and transportation hubs to reduce drayage and transit time. The best location depends on where your customers are and which ports you use.
How can I estimate how many pallets or cartons I need to store?
Use the Carton & Container Load Calculator to total your cartons, CBM and pallets, then ask your warehouse about storage rates per pallet or per cubic foot.