Frequently Asked Questions — Credential Clothing & Wholesale Used Clothing

Unsorted clothing contains a variable mix of reusable garments and recycling material. Yield depends on the collection and the buyer’s grading standards; no percentage is guaranteed.

Minimum order, sample availability, packaging and estimated load weight depend on the product and current program. AFCAN confirms these details in each written quotation.

We regularly ship to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Tunisia, Morocco, Algeria, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Senegal, Pakistan, and more. If your destination is not listed, contact us to discuss feasibility.

Pricing depends on the collection season, volume, current market rates, and destination port. We do not publish fixed prices because the used clothing market fluctuates. Contact us with your port and volume requirement and we will respond with current FOB pricing within 24 hours.

Packing, estimated container weight, minimum order, availability and shipping terms are confirmed in the written quotation. Final loading weights control.

Yes. For serious buyers, we can arrange one or more sample bales before committing to a full container. The cost of the sample bale is credited against your first container order. This allows you to assess the quality, yield, and product mix before placing a larger order.

Our standard pricing is FOB from Canadian or US ports. The buyer is responsible for arranging ocean freight, marine insurance, and destination port costs. We can refer you to freight forwarders experienced in used clothing shipments if needed.

Loading preparation takes 7–21 days after order confirmation depending on current stock levels. Ocean transit is approximately 10–18 days to Latin America, 14–22 days to North Africa, 18–28 days to West Africa, 25–35 days to East Africa, and 25–40 days to Asia.

For new buyers, we require a deposit of 30–50% at order confirmation, with the balance due before the container is released to the freight forwarder. For established buyers with a track record of orders, we can discuss extended payment terms or letters of credit. Wire transfer (SWIFT) is our standard payment method.

Yes. Many buyers combine credential clothing with used shoes, accessories, or mixed rags in a single container. Mixed loads allow you to serve multiple customer segments with one shipment. Tell us your destination market and we will recommend the optimal product mix.

Yes. Serious buyers are welcome to visit our facility in Brampton, Ontario, Canada. A warehouse visit is an excellent opportunity to see loading procedures, assess product quality, and meet the team. Please contact us to schedule a visit.

A 40-foot High Cube (HC) container is a standard ocean shipping container. For used clothing, a 40-foot HC capacity varies materially by product, packaging, moisture, loading method and applicable weight limits. AFCAN confirms the estimated load plan for each quotation.

For established buyers, yes. For new buyers, we typically begin with wire transfer terms before moving to letter of credit arrangements. Contact us to discuss what works best for your situation.

A big cap sack is a large woven polypropylene bag used to pack credential clothing for export. Each sack holds between 500 and 600 lbs of clothing — original, unprocessed donation bags sorted directly from charity collection networks. Big cap sacks protect the product during ocean shipping and are easy to handle at the destination grading facility.

Packing, estimated container weight, minimum order, availability and shipping terms are confirmed in the written quotation. Final loading weights control.

We currently pack all credential clothing in big cap sacks at 500–600 lbs per sack. This is the standard format preferred by grading facilities because the sacks can be weighed individually and the product remains intact during transit. We do not currently offer loose-load containers.