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  1. AKBULUS

    Turkey

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    AKBULUS has been manufacturing footwear since 2010, with a factory in Istanbul. Since the beginning of 2022, we have embarked on a drive to diversify our customer portfolio by exporting our products in compliance with current European regulations. Feel free to contact us for more information!

  2. IDEAL SHOES

    France

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    Discover Ideal Shoes, your privileged partner for modern women's B2B shoes. Since we were founded in 2000, we have been committed to providing quality products from our own factory, based in Wenzhou and equipped with state-of-the-art technology. With a team of more than 200 qualified staff, we have the capacity to produce up to 3000 pairs of shoes each day, allowing us to meet the growing demands of the market effectively. At Ideal Shoes, innovation and fashion are everything. Our talented stylists design models which capture the latest European trends in colours and materials. We are constantly monitoring the market for new trends, to ensure we offer you shoes that combine comfort and style, and meet the diverse needs of our customer base. Whether you are a retailer, distributor or seller, Ideal Shoes offers you a wide range of women's shoes to suit a whole host of styles and occasions. Explore our catalogue now, and discover why Ideal Shoes is the perfect choice for fashion industry professionals seeking superior quality products

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  3. ETS FAMACO PFIRTER

    France

    Ets F. Pfirter Famaco is a family business founded in 1931 by Mr Frédéric Pfirter and managed today by the 3rd generation of the family. The leading French manufacturer and distributor of leather-care products (shoes, leather goods and furniture), Famaco's clientèle features shoe shops, shoe repairers and luxury goods companies in the shoe, leather goods and furniture sectors. Famaco is also active in the market for footwear accessories (insoles, shoe trees, shoehorns, etc.). With over 80 years' expertise in its field, the company was recently awarded official recognition as a Living Heritage Company. All our care products are made in France, mostly at our factory at Châtillon, near Paris. Famaco is the only manufacturer to offer over 100 different colours of shoe polish as well as a very comprehensive range of care products for all leathers of all types.

  4. CALZATURIFICIO MEPRES SRL

    Italy

    Calzaturificio Mepres was founded in 1977 as a manufacturer of après-skis winter shoes for men, women and children. Our customers include leading European and American distributors of mountain shoes. We sell sports items, as well as fashion items and adapt perfectly to current business trends; our experience has enabled us to collaborate with various Italian and international fashion brands, and therefore export our products worldwide.

  5. KIDDYSTORES

    France

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  1. MARIA SOFIA RAMOS BELARD, LDA.

    Portugal

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    Maria Sofia Ramos Belard Lda is settled in OPorto for more than 30 years. We are distributor, for Pharmacy and Orthopedic stores. We sell comfort/orthopedic shoes, medical socks for diabetics and a body underwear nappie protector for people with alzheimer. We have in our catalogue women shoes that offers nice and comfortable models with special care for wide feet and bunion, produced with a great materials. We are representatives of brand Ceyo in Portugal. That is very strong in different kind of slippers apropriated for wide and sensitive feets. We have a own brand named Flexmove. It gaves a great solution for each kind of feet, like wide and diabetic feets, bunions, hammer toes. Diabetic comfort socks is another product it could be interested you. Indicated to diabetic foot-friendly, they're ideal socks for oedemas and also for people with swollen legs, feet and ankles. BodySense is another product commercialized by us. it is a body suitable both for incontinent people who wear nappies and for those who tend to undress, like Alzheimer people. All the products mentioned are available for resale. We don't have minimum quantities if you want make a order for your store. Visit our catalogue and contact our team today!

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  2. ILEON AB

    Sweden

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    Yabelo.com is an online B2B wholesaler and distributor of authentic branded stock fashion merchandise to retailers across the world. We provide wholesale clearance stock for sale at up to 95% off the retail price. We are leading suppliers of surplus wholesale fashion, including an extensive range of branded clothing, shoes, sports wear, sport shoes, bags, jewelry and accessories such as belts, sunglasses, watches, scarves, hats, caps, wallets and much more. All our top European brands wholesale stock lots are purchased from countries across Europe and made available to retailers and wholesalers around the world. We deliver high quality fashion merchandise at the most affordable rates. We only deal in A grade products with no compromise on our high standards. We regard our clienteles as vital team members and work alongside them. We take responsibility for delivering excellence in every product and service we provide. We consider 100% customer satisfaction our top most priority, always. If you are a retail shop owner, an online fashion business owner, or an individual seller on platforms like Amazon and EBay, then Yabelo will be your ideal business partner. You will enjoy the vast collection of wholesale fashion apparel and accessories which you can easily order for quick shipment and delivery. Don't hesitate to contact us !

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  3. DAREVIE

    China

    Guangzhou Tewsn Sports Co., Ltd | DAREVIE® Cycling wear Guangzhou Tewsn Sports Co., Ltd has ten years of specialization in the middle to high-quality cycling wear production. Our 2500㎡ factory for office, printing room, production line, and warehouse works to deliver our high-quality products to our valued customers. Deravie is our brand for middle to high-quality cycle wear, cycling gloves, cycling shoes, cycling jerseys, and many more cycling apparels to discover on our website. With more than 100 workers with over five years of experience in cycling wear production, we are proud to call ourselves a professional brand in customizing cycling wear. We have over 2 million US dollars in stock for wholesale, bike shop, and distributors. To this day, we have served to satisfy our customers with the main cooperative objects like cycling clubs, cycling teams, brands, bike shops, and any company events with different price options. We produce 50000pcs cycling wear capacity each month to ship your goods on time! We have more than 5000 templates for brands and companies. We export to 80 countries, looking forward to winning the cycling wear market together! Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information!

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  4. GLOBAL INDUSTRIAL SEWING MACHINES

    Netherlands

    Global International, industrial sewing machines Back in 1950, Jan de Vlieger started trading in industrial sewing machines and later became distributor of several famous trademarks. His sons took over and expanded the company into one of the largest independent distributors of industrial sewing machines in the world. In 1990 the company started to develop a new line of machines called “Global” and we started producing new machines in our own factories. This new company Global International has been very successful since many years and is specialized in new machines for the shoe, upholstery, heavy duty sewing and the textile industry under the Global brand name. Our machines are sold worldwide through a network of reliable distributors, who can provide services in your country. In our headquarters in the Netherlands, we keep a large stock of commercial sewing machines and spare parts and we have a unique museum. Our used machine department offers used machines like: Juki, Brother, Pegasus, Kansai Special, Yamato, Lewis, Strobel, Kingtex, Reece, Pfaff, Durkopp Adler, Singer, Rimoldi, Merrow, Global, Texi, Sewmaq, Jack, Golden Wheel, Typical, Mitsubishi, Minerva, Union Special and Siruba. Our sewing machine program contains over 400 different industrial sewing machine types for the garment, automotive, upholstery, sail making, leather and shoe industries. Global sewing machines stand for quality, durability and are always state of the art with the latest innovations!

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  5. PRARAN

    France

    We are a company based in Bordeaux which creates individual protective equipment. Created in 2021, we have developed stylish and elegant protective footwear for work environments. We are a manufacturer of safety footwear renowned for the robustness and quality of our S3 and S1P safety boots. Men's and women's protective footwear which complies with the requirements of the ISO 20345 standard. We develop a range of customisable products for distributors wishing to define their own colours and logos. Our experience in the fields of public works and industry enables us to provide robust, comfortable and stylish work shoes. Our range of work shoes is also ideal for numerous fields of activity such as agriculture, logistics, transport, handling, public works and industry.

  1. DEEPSY MANUFACTURING UNITED

    Germany

    DEEPSY manufacturing united. Our company represents a group of manufacturers that specialize in beach products. We are based in China, Germany, and in the near future a branch in Florida, Miami. This group was made so we can provide: 1. Good prices - Factory direct 2. Quality control 3. Flexibility in Production Quantities 4. Special Designs 5. Professional Supply chain Our Products fields: 1. Beach bags 2. Hats 3. Towels 4. Aqua shoes 5. Snorkeling Gear 6. Beach Umbrellas 7. Beach chairs 8. Cooler bags 9. Beach Games And actually, always developing our production manufacturing List. We looking for cooperation in 2 ways to expand our network: 1. OEM production - We can create and manufacture any design or print that our client requires for his Brand. 2. DEEPSY brand distributors - We are looking for cooperation to distribute our brand in the Decided Geographic area Or OEM production for your brand.

  2. Z&Q POLYMERS

    Turkey

    The Qualchem Adventure was launched in 2007 by Qualchem Polymer Inc. in Chicago, Illinois, United States. In 2013, when supplied rubber and rubber derivatives from Europe and the United States as well as from the Far East were being exported to developing countries such as Latin America and Turkey, at this time the company took decision about concentraion and incorporation in the Turkish market. The company established in Tekirdag-Ergene has become a fast-growing actor of the industry by operating a 4, 000 square meter processing and packaging facility and technical laboratory. Chosing the “First Trust, First Quality” slogan and principle as the key rule, and with the aim of expanding the product range in the sector and reaching wider customer bases the company combined Qualchem forces with ZIYLAN TABAN Inc., one of the leading companies of the shoe sole sector, so the companies created Z&Q Polymer brand. Our company provides many companies (in the shoe sole, belt-conveyor, rubber coating, automotive, spare parts and other sectors) with “Supplied and standard guaranteed” raw material, semi-finished and rubber compound, in addition to this the Z&Q serves as the Turkey distributor of world brands with several products suh as, PCU, Off Grade and Prime, synthetic rubber, natural rubber, in the wide range of products such as chemicals, rubber and EVA. www.zqpolimer.com info(@)zqpolimer.com

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  1. POLPROTEX S.C.

    Poland

    As a manufacturer and distributor of professional agrotextiles for agriculture and horticulture, we set ourselves the goal of maintaining the best quality of products, focusing on innovation, the best materials and constant quality control. Our offer is directed to distributors throughout Europe. We have a retail distribution system that allows you to place orders directly in our online store. Thus ensuring direct contact, guarantee of delivery to the indicated place, quality and the best price. Since 2010, in response to market expectations, we have also introduced other products that customers are looking for on the agricultural and horticultural market, while maintaining the best quality of products and producer prices. From 2020, we have also introduced medical devices, such as three-layer disposable masks with strings or elastic bands, aprons, caps, shoe covers and bedding.

  2. SOKONI FOODS LIMITED

    Bulgaria

    We are Importers, Exporters and distributors of : Indian, British, African, Filipiono Food and Drinks as well as Indian clothing, shoes, bags, handicrafts and based in Bulgaria and from 2017 in UK as well. Our clients are mainly from the European Union and we provide Free Delivery Services to all Main land Europe. Clients can be invidual for home use or co-operate clients, restaurants, hotels, spa centre, yoga centres, massage studios, or any other individual or busniess looking for particualr products which others cannot provide or their existing suppliers cannot provide, We go to full lenghts to keep every client happy with what they require. If you are interested to know more about us please do not hesitate to contact us. No order is too large or small so contact us today as we need your business to grow with you together into the future.

  3. THE FASHION FACTORY

    Spain

    The Fashion Factory is an agency of children's shoes, fashion and socks 100% made in Spain. We have more than 15 years of experience on the sourcing for international shops, distributors, agents or big buyers. We work as agents for several men's, women's and children's shoe brands. If you are looking for well-made products, good service & price with low minimum order quantities, please do not hesitate to contact with us and we will show you our brands portfolio. For the last 6 years, we are working as well with socks manufacturers that are able to produce from the basic socks to the most sophisticated, using materials like cotton, bamboo, coolmax, thermolite, soy, nostatex, chitin... During the last year we have started as well to work with children's fashion clothing manufacturers, leather & bags factories, and other fashion products, mostly made in Spain. If you are a brand looking to find reliable manufacturers in Spain, we can help you as well, as we have close contacts with factories that work for international brands. Our work will be then finding the best manufacturer for you and manage all the production process so you can be delivered in time. Please, feel free to contact with us for any further information.

  4. RAXMAX

    France

    RAXMAX, founded in 2004, is a professional distributor with over 12 years' experience of B to B import-export. Our company is located in Paris France. The mode capital of world. Our team has more than 30 employees. We have a show-room, a studio of researches, which focus on the mode in Paris. We integrates development, design, and sale. We mainly products are women's shoes, including women's dress shoes, women's casual shoes, women's boots, etc. With high quality, popular design and the best service, our products are famous in Europe and also in north Africa, We have customers in totally more than 20 countries and regions. If you're interested in our products, please feel free to contact us.

  5. LACEEZE LTD

    United Kingdom

    Laceeze is a silicon moulded band which wraps around the outside a sports shoe and prevents laces from coming undone during sport. The band has additional internal ribbed technology which helps grip to the sports shoe. Designed in the UK by two mums with children playing football who realised that there was a problem with shoelaces and game stopping play. The idea was conceived, product designed and a manufacturer found. EU design rights have been granted and the product is patent pending. We have sold over 100, 000 bands in the UK and are now looking for distributors in the EU marketplace. The bands have been used in football, rugby, hockey, lacrosse, off road running, obstacle races, netball, golf, dance, boxing and with a range of disability sports. Manufacturing capabilities 50, 000 per month currently available in 6 colours however this is non exhaustive and we can produce company specific colours ranges.

  6. ROMAR INNOVATE LIMITED

    United Kingdom

    ROMAR INNOVATE offers a full range of PPE and workwear, suppliers of everything you need for workplace safety from helmets, glasses and earmuffs to gloves, shoes and shirts, as well as respirators, safety signs and other accessories, from a large variety of manufacturers. We offer an innovative way to buy top branded PPE and HSE supplies by giving you the opportunity to ask directly to the top brand manufacturers without the risk of a distributor directing you to the brand of their preference. ROMAR INNOVATE is a JBS Group Company. - CLOTHING: Bib & Braces, Cardigans, Disposable Clothing, Flame Retardent, Hazard Protection, Jackets, Trousers, Outerwear, Polo Shirts, Shirts, Tunics, Womens Workwear, Accessories, etc. - EAR PROTECTION: Ear Defenders, Ear Plugs. - EYE PROTECTION: Eyewear, Goggles. - FOOTWEAR: Mens Footwear, Safety Boots, Safety Shoes, Safety Boots, Safety Shoes, Wellington Boots, etc. - GLOVES: Cotton, Kevlar, Latex, Neoprene, Nitrile, Vinyl. - HEAD GEAR: Bump Caps, Safety Helmets. - RESPIRATORY: Disposable Respirators, Filters, Masks. - TOOLS & INDUSTRIAL SUPPLIES: Abrasives, Cable Ties, Diamond Cutting, Grinding and Drilling, Electrical Tools, Fasteners & Fixings, Hacksaws, Jab Saws, Etc. - WORKPLACE SAFETY: Absorbents, Cleaning and Sanitising, Fall Arrest, First Aid, Security and Iron Mongery, Tape, etc. *************************************************************************************** Member of the LANCASHIRE TEXTILE MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION

  7. INTERNATIONAL TEX TRADE S.R.L

    San Marino

    Since our launch International TexTrade S.r.l has become one of Europe’s leading distributors of high quality surplus clothing. With more than 60 differrent european brands we can offer the widest assortment in our business niche. International Tex Trade has specialized in low to middle class brands and offers men’s, women’s and, children’s fashion as well as sports clothing, shoes and accessories. Our inhouse sorting department double checks every item and mixes the goods very carefully in order to ensure a very high diversity of goods inside of each and every package. We are always looking for possibilities to make our work more efficient and sustainable that´s why our goods are packed in big bags with a weight of approximately 150kg. This helps us to reduce wasted cargo space and allows us to triple our transport quantities with each truck in comparison to boxes. We supply our goods to indipendent Outlet chains aswell as Wholesaler around the whole world. If you want to know more about our business you´re welcome to leave us a message or call us directly.

  8. KRAFT TRENDMODE GMBH

    Germany

    "Kraft Trendmode GmbH" wholesalers has been active in the fashion market branch for more than 10 years. Our main activities are: Import-export wholesale, purchase and sale of clothing, shoes, underwear, household textiles, jewellery, accessories, surplus stock of cosmetics and perfume from well-known manufacturers. We work with the catalogue fashion sector and offer mixes of surplus stock items and individual orders which are 80-90% cheaper than the price in the catalogue. It is possible to pick out items using the photos. All items are new and in the original packaging. We work with wholesalers and owners of small boutiques and salons. We offer fixed contracts for distributors of the brands: Rinascimento, Kitana, Philipp Carat, Etincelle, Miss Miss, Apart, Speidel, Mustang, Bonita, Bondy, Teddy Lu and many more European brands.

  1. WALDI

    Ukraine

    On this B2B web-site we are lookinf for new distributors and partners. Leading Ukrainian factory Waldi LTD has been manufacturing textile footwear for children and teenagers since 2003 . Currently, in our factory 5 shoe pouring machines, our output is 2000 pairs of shoes per shift and we have 80000 pairs of shoes in our factory’s warehouse. We have a closed cycle of production - from textile cutting, pouring shoe sole and decoration to packing into brand boxes. We have a huge range : 4 new models released every day up to 1, 000 new models per year 8 diverse shoe sole designs Size range from 18 to 40 We are proud to present you trendy designs shoes favored by youth . Models for all ages, from first year till maturity . Low prices affordable for multiple pair purchase - ideal for rapidly growing young feet. Safe for healthy foot growth: breathing materials (no EVA) light, comfortable and durable PVC shoe sole adjustable fixation (lacing, elastic band, velcro). Waldi brand is registered in Europe, USA and Middle East. Manufacturing under your brand is also possible Waldi LTD is a Ukrainian manufacturer and would like start to export. We are looking forward to forming successful business relationships with you. We are looking forward to hearing from you.

  2. INTERNATIONAL TEX TRADE SRL

    San Marino

    International Tex Trade (ITT), is one of the leading European distributors of high quality textiles. We deal with men's, women's and children's fashion, but also sportswear, shoes and accessories. As an international operating company, our focus is on brand protection for our fashion brand suppliers. Our international sales team speaks several languages such as Italian, English, German, Russian, Spanish, French, Ukrainian, Polish, Arabic, Persian, Greek. Our international purchasing network is constantly searching the market for high quality stock. Today, our company is a wholesale and retail provider with international operations in more than 55 countries around the world with a total of 2, 700 resellers. This corresponds to a sales volume of about 20 million items per year and the trend is growing. We offer you the latest fashion for men, women and children, as well as shoes and accessories. The products can be viewed at any time at our headquarters. If you are looking for a reliable business partner, then you are in the right place. Building a long-standing and trusted business relationship is very important to us. We will be happy to help you in the best possible way.

  3. YA$CO INTERNATIONAL IMPORT EXPORT CO

    Turkey

    We at YA$CO International Trade Import & Export are giving support to shoe footwear manufacturers from Izmir, turkey. We’d like to do business with your company. We are representing many shoe manufacturers from Turkey. We are looking for distributors all over the world. We can produce private label or with our brands… We can produce - leather shoes - footwear - leather baby shoes - men shoes - women shoes - children shoes - children flat shoes - children Disney shoes - children - men - women boots & rhinestones - and soles and thermo soles and raw material... bags and accessories... We have leather, imitation and thermo soles or PVC sole shoes …

  4. EPIC MEDICOR EUROPE LTD

    Netherlands

    Manufacturer and distributor of AcuFab® Spacer Fabric and AcuPad® Therapeutic Pads. Product groups: Sleeping pads, Driver pads, Seat Pads, Shoe inlays and other Taylor-Made products.The EPIC Corporation is dedicated to make an impact on peoples lives. We strive to provide better healthcare through the acquisition, development and commercialization of technology and intellectual property. We realize, we cannot prosper in isolation. We and our strategic partners use various technologies and intellectual property to develop economical devices to reduce trauma, aid in diagnosing diseases, and provide comfort. We are committed to grow our business through research and development, production, marketing, and sales of Healthcare products and services.

  5. PUZZLE BRANDS

    Bulgaria

    Puzzle Brands is a fashion stock-trading company that focuses its operations in Eastern Europe and specifically in Bulgaria, Greece and Romania. We sell excess inventory, previous seasons, shop returns and sample collections of well-known fashion brands. The supply is imported directly from the brands or their exclusive distributors and all our products are 100% genuine and of excellent, A-grade, quality. In our warehouse you will find stock lots of Apparel, Shoes and Accessories separated by Men, Women and Kids. Some of the brands you will find in our warehouse are: Apparel - budget brands Reserved, Cropp, House, Sinsay, Mohito, Mango, Bershka, GAP, Haily’s, Zabaione, Jack&Jones, Vero Moda, Selected, Only, Vila, LTB and more. Apparel - premium Desigual, Pepe Jeans, Patrizia Pepe, Juicy Couture, Mexx, GUESS, Pinko, Twin Set and more. Footwear - budget Reserved, Mohito, Mango, Xti, Bata, O’Neil.Footwear - premiumCalvin Klein, Dirk Bikkembergs, Juicy Couture, Mexx. Mixed lots We have different mixed lots with customer returns and overstock from various European Online Retailers. The mixes are always branded and usually have full product data. We can provide an offer after we further understand your specific needs. Underwear Triumph, Kappa, Etam, Women’Secret, Etam, Haily’s, Reserved and more. Bags and backpacks Katy Perry, Piquadro, Desigual, Parfois, Reserved, Cropp, Mango, Haily’s. Contact us for more information.

  6. 360 LIMITED

    Poland

    Network 360 represents some of the largest brands within the fast fashion retail sector and is a global leader in the re-distribution of off-price clothing. Our philosophy is to ensure we provide our customers with the best stock at the best price at the right time to secure the perfect clothing collections and accessories to supply; Outlets, Online platforms, Wholesalers, Discounters, Franchisees, and Distributors worldwide. We offer products, including branded fashion, sportswear, shoes, accessories, beachwear, kids clothing, and many more to be discovered on our website. In addition, we offer goods with high discounts. With over 30 years of experience and presence in 5 continents, Network360 can provide the best off-price fashion distribution services in the industry. Our stock on hand of approximately 9 million units in our state-of-the-art logistics hubs ensures we provide an ongoing sustainable supply of discounted goods for our customers. In addition, we constantly work on your behalf to source the best excess inventory at the best price to keep collections UpToDate, fresh and relevant. We are well connected directly with the biggest fashion brands worldwide and some of the world’s leading online retail chains. Please do not hesitate to contact us for more information!

  7. RENIA GESELLSCHAFT MBH

    Germany

    For many years, Renia products have also been distributed in the USA, initially by distributors such as Götz since 2003, and then via an exclusive importer in New Jersey – Petronio Shoe Products. Since 30 June 2014, Renia USA has been exclusively responsible for distributing Renia products in the USA. Our products include: Industrial adhesives, adhesives for plastics, metal adhesives, shoe adhesives, dispersion adhesives, adhesives for the leather industry and leather adhesives

  8. IKARA SPORT

    Spain

    Martial Arts distributor, where you can buy at the best price, quality and speed: gloves, doboks, kimonos, protections for the training of martial arts. Taekwondo, Karate, Hapkido, Boxing, Judo, Kick Boxing, Muay Thai, Full Contact. Products as dobok, karategui, gloves, helmets, shin guards, paos, mitts, bags, mouth guards, shoes, diplomas, tatamis, rings, belts etc. We also personalize products for your dojang gym without minimum of quantity.

  9. STÜMPFLE GMBH

    Germany

    Our family-run company stands out for its quality mentality, flexibility and grounded nature. We are the leading manufacturer and distributor of book protection films in Germany and have been a constant on the international market in this sector since 1975. Reflectors are an important safety aspect for the journey to school, on the roads, at work and in leisure activities. Snap-on armbands, shoe reflectors, stickers and reflective strips are a safe companion for any journey.

  10. NUOVI ORIZZONTI SAS

    Italy

    We are italian clothing distributor and we are able to supply wholesalers, shops and outlets with fashion clothes, underwear or shoes, all at a very competitive price. Our attention to customers make us an unique company in this kind of market. All the goods is visible in our warehouse (after calling or mailing meeting reservation) and we are able to arrange big or small forniture.

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