Insights
Notes on sourcing, compliance, and buying from Asia.
Practical writing from Dragon Charm's own desk — on factory compliance, government procurement rules for apparel, and how to match a product category to the right sourcing hub.
Compliance
Berry Amendment vs. the Trade Agreements Act: what it means for apparel sourcing
Two very different domestic-content rules govern federal apparel purchases — one effectively rules out overseas-sourced goods, the other doesn't. Knowing which applies changes where you should be selling.
Read the article → Factory VettingWRAP, BSCI, Sedex/SMETA: how we vet a factory before we'll quote it
Three certification regimes dominate apparel factory compliance. Here's what each one actually audits, and why a current certificate still isn't enough on its own.
Read the article → Sourcing StrategyBangladesh garment sourcing: one hub for every apparel category
Bangladesh runs every category we offer at scale. A practical breakdown of when China or Pakistan add extra capability on top of it.
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