Hangzhou Shangyou Apparel Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Hangzhou Shangyou Apparel Co., Ltd. is a Zhejiang, China-based apparel supplier with a reported factory area of 6,600+㎡ and 100+ staff, indicating a medium-scale manufacturing operation with established production capacity. The supplier shows strong platform credibility, including 12 years as an Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance support, supplier verification status, and platform labels covering finished product inspection, ODM service, minor customization, and full customization. Its recent business performance is also solid, with 400+ orders and CN¥5.7M+ transaction value in the past six months, supported by a 4.8 store rating and 50+ reviews. Delivery performance is strong, with a 94.2% on-time dispatch rate. This supplier appears suitable for buyers seeking women’s apparel and sportswear-related skirt products, especially customers requiring customization and relatively low MOQs. Key limitations are the moderate review volume and response time of ≤4 hours rather than near-instant communication.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength — 20 Points

Basis

• Company: Hangzhou Shangyou Apparel Co., Ltd.
• Location: Zhejiang, China
• Factory area: 6,600+㎡
• Employees: 100+ staff
• Verified supplier / factory audit status: True

Elaboration

The supplier has a reported production facility of over 6,600㎡ and more than 100 employees. This indicates a medium-sized manufacturing setup rather than a very small workshop. The verified supplier status also provides additional confidence that the company has undergone some form of platform-level verification or supplier audit process.

The available data does not provide detailed production line numbers, monthly production capacity, machinery list, ownership structure, or factory certification names. Therefore, while the company appears to have stable manufacturing capability, the assessment cannot classify it as a large-scale supply chain operation based only on the provided information.

Scoring Rationale

The combination of 6,600+㎡ factory space, 100+ staff, and verified supplier status supports a stable mid-sized factory profile. It is stronger than a small supplier with limited operational visibility, but the absence of detailed capacity figures and specific factory certification documentation prevents a top-tier score. The supplier fits the “medium stable factory” range.

Final Score

16 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility — 20 Points

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 12 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Certification / platform labels: Finished product inspection, ODM service available, Minor customization, Full customization

Elaboration

The supplier has maintained Gold Supplier status for 12 years, which is a strong indicator of long-term platform presence. Trade Assurance support adds transaction protection for buyers. The platform labels are also relatively complete, covering inspection, ODM service, and both minor and full customization capabilities.

The data does not list independent third-party certifications such as ISO, BSCI, OEKO-TEX, WRAP, or other industry-specific compliance documents. Therefore, the compliance evaluation is based strictly on platform credibility and the listed platform labels.

Scoring Rationale

A 12-year Gold Supplier history, Trade Assurance support, and multiple platform-backed capability labels indicate a high level of platform credibility. The supplier has a strong record of platform continuity and transaction support. However, because no external compliance certificates are provided, the score is kept slightly below full marks.

Final Score

19 / 20

3. Business Performance — 20 Points

Basis

• Orders in past 6 months: 400+
• Transaction value in past 6 months: CN¥5.7M+
• Store rating: 4.8
• Reviews: 50+

Elaboration

The supplier demonstrates active commercial performance, with more than 400 orders and CN¥5.7M+ transaction value in the past six months. This indicates that the supplier is not only listed on the platform but is actively transacting at a meaningful scale.

The 4.8 store rating is strong and suggests generally positive buyer satisfaction. However, the number of reviews is 50+, which is useful but not extremely large compared with suppliers that have hundreds or thousands of reviews. This means the commercial validation is good, but the public feedback base is still moderate.

Scoring Rationale

The order volume and transaction value are strong for a six-month period, supporting a high business performance score. The rating is also favorable at 4.8. The only limiting factor is the review count, which provides some validation but is not extensive enough to justify a perfect score.

Final Score

18 / 20

4. Service Capability — 10 Points

Basis

• Response time: ≤4h
• Platform labels: ODM service available, Minor customization, Full customization

Elaboration

The supplier supports ODM service, minor customization, and full customization, which indicates strong flexibility for buyers requiring product development or tailored specifications. This is particularly relevant for apparel buyers seeking customized styles, materials, branding, or design adjustments.

The response time is reported as ≤4 hours. This is acceptable and suggests active communication, though it does not meet the highest benchmark of response within one hour.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has strong customization capability, including full customization and ODM support. However, the response time is not within the fastest service tier. Based on the scoring standard, this fits the “normal response with customization capability” range rather than the top 9–10 point range.

Final Score

8 / 10

5. Delivery Performance — 10 Points

Basis

• On-time dispatch rate: 94.2%

Elaboration

The supplier’s reported on-time dispatch rate is 94.2%, which is above the 90% benchmark for strong delivery performance. This suggests that the supplier generally manages order fulfillment and dispatch timing effectively.

The data does not include average lead time, logistics methods, late shipment reasons, peak season performance, or dispute records. Therefore, the delivery assessment is based only on the reported on-time dispatch rate.

Scoring Rationale

With an on-time dispatch rate above 90%, the supplier qualifies for the highest delivery performance range. A score of 9 is appropriate because the dispatch rate is strong, though not close enough to 100% and lacks additional delivery data to justify a perfect score.

Final Score

9 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback — 20 Points

Basis

• Store rating: 4.8
• Reviews: 50+
• Finished product inspection: Listed
• Verified supplier / factory audit status: True

Elaboration

The supplier has a high store rating of 4.8, indicating positive customer feedback overall. The presence of a finished product inspection label adds a quality-control indicator at the product completion stage. The verified supplier status also supports a basic level of factory or supplier credibility.

However, the review count is 50+, which provides useful but still moderate customer feedback volume. The data does not include defect rates, inspection reports, return rates, buyer complaint details, fabric testing results, or third-party quality certifications. As a result, the quality assessment is positive but cannot be considered fully comprehensive.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier has strong indicators in terms of rating, inspection label, and verification status. These factors support a good quality profile. The score is not higher because review volume is moderate and no detailed quality documentation or independent product testing data is provided.

Final Score

17 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Recommended for cooperation, with standard due diligence before bulk orders.

Hangzhou Shangyou Apparel Co., Ltd. shows strong overall supplier capability, especially in platform credibility, recent transaction performance, customization support, and delivery reliability. The supplier is suitable for buyers sourcing women’s apparel products such as skirts and sportswear-related styles, particularly customers who require low MOQs, ODM support, minor customization, or full customization.

Suitable customer types include:
- Small to medium apparel brands testing new styles
- E-commerce sellers requiring flexible order quantities
- Buyers looking for customized women’s skirt or sportswear-related products
- Importers seeking a supplier with active transaction history and Trade Assurance support

Main risks:
- Review volume is moderate at 50+, so customer feedback depth is not extensive.
- Response time is ≤4 hours, acceptable but not top-tier.
- No external compliance certifications or detailed production capacity data are provided.
- Quality data is limited to platform labels, rating, reviews, and finished product inspection; detailed inspection reports are not available in the provided data.

Growth potential:
The supplier has clear potential as a stable medium-sized apparel partner due to its 12-year Gold Supplier history, CN¥5.7M+ recent transaction value, customization capability, and 94.2% on-time dispatch rate. It is best approached through sample orders, specification confirmation, and Trade Assurance-protected transactions before scaling to larger procurement volumes.