FAQs covered in this article:
How stock impacts your sales
Most buyers need to test a fabric before placing a production order. They typically request between 5 and 50 meters to create samples or prototypes.
When no stock is available:
Buyers can’t request samples or add your products to their cart.
Your brand appears inactive or unready for business.
You miss out on qualified buyer engagement that could lead to production orders.
Adding stock unlocks all the tools that drive interaction. It turns your catalog from a static showcase into a space where real business happens.
No Stock → No ordering options available
With Stock → Direct ordering options available
Having stock changes the status and look of your products
When you have no stock, most of the product actions are blocked.
Available inventory makes your products actionable.
This way, buyers can:
Order samples for their test of prototypes
Add products to their cart for immediate purchase
Save items to sourcing plans for future orders
Stock strengthens buyer confidence
When a product shows available inventory, it communicates that you are:
Active on the platform
Prepared to respond to orders and requests
Reliable and consistent
Over time, consistent stock builds familiarity. Buyers who have tested your fabrics and had a positive experience are much more likely to return for larger production runs or custom requests.
Best practices for managing stock
Keep all listed products updated with current inventory levels
Keep all listed products updated with current stock quantities
Refresh or remove out-of-stock products regularly
Offer small sampling quantities to support prototyping and product testing
Tip: Even a small amount of stock significantly increases buyer interaction and sample requests.
Adding or updating your available stock
To turn interest into real business, make sure all your products have accurate stock levels. Review your catalog and update any items that don’t yet show available inventory.
Next steps:
Follow the full instructions here to add and manage stock for your products: → Adding your product inventory
