Bangladesh · United Kingdom

Your UK bridge to
Bangladesh manufacturing.

We connect UK fashion brands with vetted Bangladesh factories — handling sourcing, sampling, quality inspection, and logistics. One UK contact. No surprises.

8–15%
Commission only
100+
Min. order units
48hr
First response
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World-class garment manufacturing, without the risk.

Bangladesh is the world's second-largest garment exporter. The quality is real — the problem has always been trust, communication, and oversight. We solve all three.

Most UK brands pay 40–60% more to source from Turkey or Portugal. Comparable quality from Bangladesh, with proper oversight, typically delivers 30–50% cost savings on manufacturing — without compromising on lead times or standards.

Quality You Can Trust

We work only with BSCI-audited, compliance-ready factories producing for major EU and UK labels.

Fast Turnaround

Samples in 10–14 days. Production runs typically 45–60 days. Competitive with Turkish timelines.

Low Minimum Orders

Start from 100 units per style. Ideal for DTC brands testing new designs before scaling.

UK-Side Contract

All agreements under UK jurisdiction. Pay in GBP. No cross-border legal complexity for you.

Three steps from brief
to factory floor.

You send us a brief. We handle everything else — from sourcing and sampling through to quality sign-off and shipment.

01
You Share the Brief

Tell us what you need. We ask the right questions so nothing gets lost in translation.

  • Product type, quantity, and target price
  • Fabric, construction, and finish requirements
  • Timeline and any compliance certifications needed
  • Reference samples or tech packs (if available)
02
We Source & Sample

Our Bangladesh team identifies 2–3 matched factories within 48 hours and coordinates samples.

  • Factory shortlist with MOQs and unit pricing
  • Sample production and revision rounds
  • Physical on-site quality checks by our BD team
  • You approve samples before any order is placed
03
We Manage Production

Once you approve, we manage the production run end-to-end and ship to your UK address.

  • Production timeline tracking and updates
  • Pre-shipment quality inspection (AQL standard)
  • Customs documentation and shipping coordination
  • Delivery to your UK warehouse or fulfilment centre

Five categories.
One trusted partner.

Our factory network covers the full scope of our SIC 46160 registration — apparel, intimates, footwear, leather goods, and accessories.

Apparel & Knitwear

T-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, loungewear, and knitwear. Bangladesh's core manufacturing strength.

From 100 units 10–14 day samples
Intimate Wear

Lingerie, bras, underwear, shapewear, and maternity intimates. Specialist units with fine fabric expertise.

From 150 units Lace & satin
Wovens & Bottoms

Shirts, blouses, trousers, denim, skirts, and dresses. Woven garment factories with excellent finish quality.

From 200 units Denim specialists
Bags & Leather Goods

Handbags, totes, clutches, wallets, and small leather accessories. Dhaka's leather district, modernised.

From 100 units Vegan options
Footwear

Casual shoes, sandals, flats, and fabric footwear. Growing category with strong UK market demand.

From 200 pairs Size graded
Private Label

Already have validated products? We transition your best-sellers to private label — your brand, Bangladesh margins.

60–70% margins Custom labelling

The structural edge
other agents don't have.

01

Feet on the ground in Bangladesh

Our team is based in Dhaka. We visit factories in person, conduct QC inspections physically, and maintain real relationships — not email chains.

02

UK-side accountability

Blue Harbor is a registered UK company. Your contract is with us, under UK law, paid in GBP. You deal with one professional UK contact throughout.

03

No inventory risk for you

We act as facilitator, not principal. You only pay the factory once you've approved samples. No hidden markups, no surprises at the dock.

04

Right-sized for small brands

We work from 100 units. We don't force you into MOQs that only make sense at Zara scale. Start small, validate, then grow.

05

Cultural and language fluency

Our BD team communicates natively with factories — no miscommunications on specs, no polite agreement masking a misunderstanding.

What a typical order looks like

A UK DTC brand wants 300 units of a premium women's blouse. Here's the typical economics when working through Blue Harbor versus a European sourcing country.

Bangladesh unit cost £4–7
Turkey equivalent £9–14
Typical retail price £35–55
Our commission (10%) £1,800
Your margin improvement +20–30%

Transparent fees.
No hidden charges.

Choose the model that fits where you are. Start with a one-off project, then move to a retainer once you've seen the results.

Sourcing Brief

For first-time buyers testing the process

£400 per project
  • Factory shortlist (2–3 options)
  • MOQ and unit pricing breakdown
  • Sample coordination (1 revision round)
  • UK point of contact throughout
  • Credited toward commission on first order
Get Started
Commission Only

For high-volume or established brands

10–15% of order value
  • No upfront fees
  • Full sourcing and sampling service
  • QC inspection included
  • Logistics coordination
  • Rate depends on order volume
  • Best for orders above £15,000
Discuss This

Two countries.
One seamless operation.

Our structure is our competitive advantage — a UK-registered presence with hands-on Bangladesh capability that most agencies simply don't have.

UK
UK Partner
Client Relations & Commercial Lead

Your primary contact throughout every project. Handles contracts, client communication, timelines, and escalations — all within UK business hours, under UK law.

United Kingdom
BD
Bangladesh Sourcing Team
Factory Relations & QC

Based in Dhaka. Maintains direct relationships with our factory network, conducts physical site visits, manages sample rounds, and performs pre-shipment quality inspections in person.

Dhaka, Bangladesh
BH
Blue Harbor Ltd
UK Registered Entity

Registered in England & Wales under SIC 46160 — Agents in textiles, clothing, footwear and leather goods. All client contracts, payments, and legal obligations are held under UK jurisdiction.

Registered in England & Wales

Tell us what you need.
We'll respond in 48 hours.

Share your brief and we'll come back with matched factory options, indicative unit pricing, and a proposed timeline — no commitment required.

No commitment required — we'll give you a full picture before you decide anything.

Your brief is confidential. We don't share your product details with third parties.

You'll speak with a human in the UK — not an automated system or overseas call centre.

Contact Us Directly

✉  info@blueharbor.co.uk  General & new business ✉  support@blueharbor.co.uk  Existing client support