Your Guide to Buying Hand Towels in Bulk

Everyone makes bulk purchases—the concept of buying a commodity (a product or a service) in large quantities helps in saving money. One commodity that is used practically everywhere—whether a home or a business—is a towel.

In general, we associate bulk buying with businesses only; however, some families—especially, large (joint) ones—buy items in bulk. But when it comes to buying wholesale hand towels or normal-sized ones, you need to follow some simple steps; if you follow these steps, you will be able to make great, profitable buying decisions. (In short, these steps will make you a skilled practitioner of the art of buying towels in bulk.)

Note the price on every unit

Behind bulk buying, the primary aim is to get the minimal cost per unit; the same goes for towels, too. In general, whenever buying towels in bulk, the cost per unit should be 50% less than the cost of a single towel. One tip: You should calculate the cost of a single item whenever buying in bulk; it is worth knowing.

Buy towels in bulk only when you have bought a single towel from the same wholesaler/manufacturer.

Ok, here is the low-down—buy a single towel from the wholesaler just as a sample and judge the quality of the entire universe. It is simple statistics, right? Yes, it is. Use the towel to see the quality of its fabric and to know about its longevity; on the basis of your analysis, you would be able to determine whether to buy the consignment from the same wholesaler/ manufacturer or not.

Why not ask for a discount if you are an old customer.

You have dealt with the same towel wholesaler time and again, and now you can make the most of your business relation. All you have to do is to make sure that you have your previous invoice (or invoices). You need showing the invoices as proof that you are loyal to the towel wholesaler and appreciate the quality that the company provides. By doing so, you can get great discounts on bulk purchases. (However, you should be willing to drive a hard bargain.)

Check your warehouse’s floor space before you make the final deal.

Many businesses that require towels in bulk make the mistake of not checking their storage area’s floor space. Which is why, it is advisable for you to make the final purchase only when you are sure that you have adequate space to store wholesale consignments of towels. If, however, you lack the floor space, you should not make the buying decision.

With these tips in mind, you can make a profitable buying decision whenever you are buying towels in wholesale for your business (or for your home).