Launch of 'Thailand-Sourced' Used Clothing One-Stop Procurement Service: Integrated Handling from Procurement to Cleaning, Inspection, and Shipping

PQC International, leveraging its track record of providing garment and accessory inspection services across nine Asian countries, has officially launched a new one-stop service for used clothing covering procurement, cleaning, inspection, and delivery. By utilizing Thailand—one of the world's leading used clothing hubs—as a sourcing base and handling everything from custom procurement to shipping, the company aims to provide strong support to businesses considering entry into or expansion of their used clothing business.

■ Background of the Service

Accelerating Reuse Market and Sustainability

In recent years, the issue of mass production and mass waste in the fashion industry has gained global attention. According to surveys by the Ministry of the Environment in Japan, approximately 480,000 tons of clothing are discarded annually in Japan alone, making the transition to a circular economy an urgent issue for the industry.

Amidst these trends, consumers' demand for used clothing as fashion and businesses' desire to develop new revenue channels have converged, making the redistribution of used clothing a growth area capable of achieving both environmental solutions and business profitability.

With a mission to "spread smiles around the world through meticulous work," PQC, as a professional in inspection, intends to deliver "peace of mind through quality" to the used clothing business and create new value with its clients.

Thailand—A Premier Used Clothing Sourcing Hub

Thailand is one of Asia's largest hubs where used clothing gathers from all over the world. It possesses the potential to overwhelm other sourcing locations in terms of quality, price, and variety, with a wide array of items flowing in from the West, the Middle East, and other parts of Asia. Furthermore, suppliers are emerging who can fulfill specific requests for bundled purchases.

However, expanding procurement routes, pre-shipment inspections, and logistics operations in the region require specialized expertise, which has been a barrier to entry for many businesses.

PQC is officially launching its "Used Clothing One-Stop Procurement Service" to solve all challenges in used clothing distribution, utilizing the knowledge and local Thai network it has cultivated over 18 years.

■ Features of the Service

1. Made-to-Order Procurement Support Based on Client Consultation

After carefully listening to the client's sales channels, target audience, and brands, we support the procurement of optimal items in Thailand. Customization of sourcing policies, such as "focusing on vintage styles" or "prioritizing streetwear brands," is possible.

2. Selection by Inspection Professionals

Applying the philosophy accumulated over many years in our core inspection business to used clothing, we conduct detailed inspections for each item, including damage checks (stains, tears, fraying), size measurements, and material verification.

3. One-Stop Support Including Cleaning and Assortment Packaging

Procured items are cleaned on-site, inspected, and delivered in a state ready for immediate sale. This minimizes additional work upon arrival for the client, contributing to shortened lead times and cost reductions.

4. Realization of Sustainable Distribution

Recirculating rather than discarding clothing directly leads to environmental burden reduction. By circulating high-quality used clothing through our service, we contribute to promoting sustainability in the fashion industry.

■ Future Outlook

We will expand our role as an infrastructure in used clothing distribution, centered on our "commitment to quality" cultivated at inspection sites across Asia, and plan to broaden our efforts globally, not just in the Japanese market.