Shenzhen Qiandao Apparel Co., Ltd. Supplier Evaluation

Executive Summary

Shenzhen Qiandao Apparel Co., Ltd. is a Guangdong-based apparel supplier with a reported factory area of 3,200+㎡, 100+ staff, and verified supplier status. Its product data indicates a focus on customized men’s apparel, including printed shirts, Aloha-style garments, UV protection quick-dry items, and Oxford textile shirts, with relatively low MOQs ranging from 2 pieces to 50 pieces depending on product listing. On -related platform indicators, the supplier shows solid credibility through 5 years as a Gold Supplier, Trade Assurance support, and platform labels including low MOQ customization, response time within 3 hours, and 92.8% on-time delivery. Commercially, it has achieved 100+ orders and CN¥1.1M+ transaction value in the past six months, supported by a 4.6 store rating and 30+ reviews. This supplier appears suitable for small to mid-sized buyers seeking customized apparel with moderate commercial validation and reliable delivery, while quality-system depth requires further confirmation.

Detailed Analysis

1. Company Strength

Basis

• Company: Shenzhen Qiandao Apparel Co., Ltd.
• Location: Guangdong, China
• Factory area: 3,200+㎡
• Employees: 100+ staff
• Verified supplier: True

Elaboration

The supplier demonstrates a measurable production base with over 3,200 square meters of factory space and more than 100 employees. This indicates that the company is not a purely trading-oriented profile based on the provided information, but has a meaningful operational footprint. The verified supplier status also provides a basic level of factory or supplier validation, which strengthens confidence in its physical and operational presence.

However, the available data does not include annual production capacity, number of production lines, monthly output, equipment list, or detailed factory audit results. Therefore, while the supplier appears to have stable small-to-mid scale manufacturing capability, the data is insufficient to classify it as a large-scale apparel supply chain provider.

Scoring Rationale

A factory area of 3,200+㎡ and 100+ employees suggest a medium-sized supplier with established production resources. The verified supplier status further supports its operational credibility. However, compared with large-scale manufacturers, the current dataset lacks deeper production-scale indicators such as capacity, automation level, production line count, or export volume. Therefore, the supplier fits best within the “medium stable factory” category rather than the top-tier large-scale category.

Final Score

16 / 20

2. Platform & Compliance Credibility

Basis

• Gold Supplier: True
• Gold Supplier duration: 5 years
• Trade Assurance: True
• Verified supplier: True
• Platform / industry labels:
• Low MOQ for customization
• Response time ≤3h
• On-time delivery 92.8%

Elaboration

The supplier has a relatively strong platform credibility profile. A 5-year Gold Supplier history indicates sustained platform participation rather than a newly registered supplier profile. Trade Assurance support is also a positive factor for buyers, as it provides a structured transaction mechanism through the platform.

The presence of platform labels such as low MOQ customization, response time within 3 hours, and on-time delivery of 92.8% further supports operational transparency. The supplier is also marked as verified, which adds another layer of platform-based trust. However, no additional third-party certifications, factory audit certificates, social compliance certifications, or product compliance certifications are provided in the dataset.

Scoring Rationale

The combination of 5-year Gold Supplier status, Trade Assurance, verified supplier status, and visible operational labels forms a relatively complete platform credibility profile. The main limitation is that the data does not show broader compliance certifications beyond platform verification. As a result, the supplier deserves a high score, but not the maximum level reserved for suppliers with fully documented certification systems.

Final Score

18 / 20

3. Business Performance

Basis

• Past 6-month orders: 100+
• Past 6-month transaction value: CN¥1.1M+
• Store rating: 4.6
• Review count: 30+

Elaboration

The supplier shows proven recent commercial activity. More than 100 orders over the past six months indicates active buyer engagement, while CN¥1.1M+ in transaction value reflects a meaningful transaction base for apparel products. The 4.6 store rating is positive, though not at the highest possible level. The review count of 30+ provides some customer feedback foundation, but it is not large enough to be considered extensive validation.

The business data suggests stable market acceptance on the platform, particularly for buyers seeking customized or low-MOQ apparel products. However, the provided figures do not include repeat purchase rate, buyer geography, customer types, or long-term transaction trends, so the supplier’s broader market strength cannot be fully assessed.

Scoring Rationale

The supplier’s 100+ orders and CN¥1.1M+ transaction value in six months demonstrate moderate-to-strong commercial activity. The 4.6 rating supports customer satisfaction, but the relatively limited review count of 30+ prevents classification as a highly validated, high-volume supplier. Overall, this reflects stable medium-scale business performance rather than top-tier platform performance.

Final Score

16 / 20

4. Service Capability

Basis

• Communication response time: ≤3h
• Platform label: Low MOQ for customization
• Product listings include multiple customized apparel products
• Full Customization: Insufficient Data

Elaboration

The supplier’s response time of within 3 hours indicates acceptable communication efficiency for international procurement workflows. The platform label “Low MOQ for customization” and the product listings containing customized printed and logo-related apparel suggest that the supplier supports some level of customization service.

However, the dataset does not explicitly confirm “Full Customization.” There is no provided information on design support, sampling process, private label service, packaging customization, fabric sourcing flexibility, OEM/ODM process, or technical development capability. Therefore, the supplier can be evaluated as having basic customization and responsive service capability, but not confirmed advanced or full customization capability.

Scoring Rationale

A response time within 3 hours is commercially reasonable, though it does not meet the strongest benchmark of response within 1 hour. Customization capability is supported by product descriptions and the low-MOQ customization label, but full customization is not explicitly documented. This positions the supplier in the normal-to-good service range, suitable for buyers requiring basic customized apparel support.

Final Score

7 / 10

5. Delivery Performance

Basis

• On-time delivery rate: 92.8%

Elaboration

The supplier’s reported on-time delivery rate of 92.8% is a strong indicator of delivery reliability. According to the scoring standard, any on-time delivery rate above 90% falls into the 9–10 point range. This metric is particularly important for apparel buyers dealing with seasonal launches, promotional events, or inventory replenishment cycles.

The data does not include average lead time, peak-season delivery stability, sample delivery performance, or logistics methods. Therefore, while the on-time shipment rate is clearly positive, deeper delivery risk assessment would require additional operational data.

Scoring Rationale

With a 92.8% on-time delivery rate, the supplier meets the high-performance delivery threshold. The score is strong but not perfect because the dataset does not include additional delivery details such as production lead time consistency, delay handling process, or historical performance across multiple seasons.

Final Score

9 / 10

6. Quality & Customer Feedback

Basis

• Store rating: 4.6
• Review count: 30+
• Verified supplier: True
• Finished Product Inspection: Insufficient Data
• Factory Verification: Verified supplier status provided

Elaboration

The supplier has a positive store rating of 4.6, which suggests generally favorable buyer feedback. The 30+ review count provides some customer validation, but the volume is still moderate and does not represent a large-scale feedback base. Verified supplier status supports basic supplier credibility, but the dataset does not confirm whether the supplier has a finished product inspection system.

No information is provided regarding quality control procedures, inspection standards, defect rates, AQL process, in-line inspection, final inspection, material testing, or third-party quality certifications. Therefore, the quality assessment must remain cautious. The supplier appears to have acceptable customer feedback and basic verification support, but the completeness of its quality assurance system cannot be confirmed.

Scoring Rationale

The 4.6 rating is favorable, and verified supplier status adds credibility. However, the review base is limited at 30+ reviews, and Finished Product Inspection is not confirmed. Since the quality assurance structure is not fully documented, the supplier fits the “good rating with basic quality assurance indicators” range rather than the highest quality category.

Final Score

15 / 20

Total Score

Procurement Recommendation

Recommendation: Recommended for conditional cooperation.

Shenzhen Qiandao Apparel Co., Ltd. is suitable for buyers seeking customized apparel products with low to moderate MOQ requirements, especially small to mid-sized brands, promotional apparel buyers, e-commerce sellers, and buyers testing new designs in smaller batches. The supplier shows a balanced profile with verified supplier status, 5 years of Gold Supplier history, Trade Assurance support, 100+ recent orders, CN¥1.1M+ transaction value, and strong on-time delivery performance of 92.8%.

The main risks are related to insufficient quality-system transparency. Finished Product Inspection, detailed QC procedures, production capacity, certification scope, and audit documentation are not provided in the dataset. Buyers should request samples, confirm material and printing standards, clarify inspection procedures, and use Trade Assurance for initial orders.

Overall, the supplier shows good growth potential as a medium-sized customized apparel supplier, particularly for buyers prioritizing flexible MOQ, platform-backed transactions, and stable delivery performance.