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Notes from the distribution floor

Nutrition science, better-for-you products, and the US import & distribution market — written from our corner of the trade.

Business Philosophy7 min readBy Daniel Tam

Why Google Crawls But Doesn't Index Your Pages — And What Small Businesses Can Do About It

Why Google shows 'crawled – currently not indexed' on half your pages, what that status means, and what actually moves pages into the index.

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Wholesale & Sourcing8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Z-Fold Paper Towels Suppliers: A Buyer's Guide to Specs, Dispensers & Sourcing

How to buy from z-fold paper towels suppliers: what z-fold vs C-fold vs multifold means, sheet sizes and GSM, dispenser compatibility, case pricing, certifications, and a supplier checklist.

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Wholesale & Sourcing8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Commercial Paper Towels Bulk: A Buyer's Guide to Formats, Dispensers & Facility Sourcing

How to buy commercial paper towels bulk: multifold vs C-fold vs center-pull vs hardwound, dispenser compatibility, sheets-per-case math, facility-sized sourcing, certifications, and a supplier checklist.

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Wholesale & Sourcing8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Paper Shop Towels Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Specs, Formats & Suppliers

How to buy paper shop towels wholesale: disposable vs reusable shop towels, sizes, GSM, DRC vs spunlace materials, case-level price bands, and a supplier checklist for garages, shops and janitorial buyers.

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Wholesale & Sourcing8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Paper Towel Suppliers in the US: A Buyer's Guide to Types, Verification & Sourcing

How to choose a paper towel supplier in the US: manufacturer vs distributor vs importer, private-label OEM options, FSC & Green Seal verification, MOQs, and the questions to ask before your first order.

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Wholesale & Sourcing8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Bulk Paper Towels Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Grades & Price Bands

How to buy bulk paper towels wholesale: what "bulk" really means, typical price bands by grade and format, how to compare pallet and container quotes, and when a US distributor beats importing yourself.

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Wholesale & Sourcing8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

How to Buy Paper Towels Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Specs, Formats & Suppliers

What to check before buying paper towels wholesale: GSM vs ply, multifold vs centerpull vs hardwound, sizes, materials, FSC & Green Seal certification, case pricing, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Home Textiles Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Bedding, Bath Linens & Suppliers

What to check before buying home textiles wholesale: bedding and bath categories, thread count vs weave, GSM, fiber, OEKO-TEX & GOTS certification, Nantong & Yiwu sourcing hubs, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Organic Fabric Suppliers: A Buyer's Guide to Certification, Verification & Sourcing

What to check before choosing organic fabric suppliers: GOTS vs OCS certification, how to verify a scope certificate and Transaction Certificate, organic price premium, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

80 Cotton 20 Polyester Fabric Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to CVC Specs, Suppliers & Pricing

What to check before buying 80/20 cotton-polyester (CVC) fabric wholesale: blend ratio, GSM by use, twill vs jersey vs pique, GOTS/GRS certification, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Cotton Lining Fabric Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Specs, Suppliers & Pricing

What to check before buying cotton lining fabric wholesale: lawn, cambric, sateen & flannel types, GSM ranges, shrinkage, OEKO-TEX & GOTS certification, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Wholesale Organic Cotton Hoodies: A Buyer's Guide to Fabric & Certification

What to check before buying organic cotton hoodies wholesale: GSM, fleece construction, GOTS vs OCS certification, organic price premium, MOQ, lead times, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Egyptian Cotton Suppliers: A Buyer's Guide to Giza Grades & Authenticity

What to check before buying from Egyptian cotton suppliers: Giza grades (45, 86, 94), extra-long staple, Cotton Egypt Association certification, thread-count myths, and how to verify genuine Egyptian cotton.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Organic Turkish Towels Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Quality & Sourcing

What to check before buying organic Turkish towels wholesale: Turkish cotton vs Egyptian, GSM, peshtemal vs terry, GOTS certification, Denizli mills, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Wholesale Terry Cloth Towels: A Buyer's Guide to GSM, Quality & Sourcing

What to check before buying wholesale terry cloth towels: GSM by use case, loop vs cut pile, yarn quality, shrinkage, OEKO-TEX certification, MOQ, and how to evaluate a towel supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles7 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Cotton Interlock Fabric Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Specs & Suppliers

What to check before buying cotton interlock fabric wholesale: GSM, single jersey vs interlock, yarn count, shrinkage, GOTS & OEKO-TEX certification, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Organic Cotton Jersey Fabric Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Specs, Suppliers & Certification

What to check before buying organic cotton jersey fabric wholesale: GSM, single jersey vs interlock, GOTS vs OCS certification, shrinkage, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier.

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Fabric & Textiles7 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Cotton Gauze Fabric Wholesale: A Buyer's Guide to Specs, Suppliers & Pricing

What to check before buying cotton gauze fabric wholesale: single vs double gauze, GSM, shrinkage, GOTS & OEKO-TEX certification, MOQ, and how to evaluate a supplier — a practical guide for brands, retailers and makers.

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Fabric & Textiles5 min readBy Rachel Zhao

What 490 Reddit Threads Reveal About Cotton Fabric Demand in the US

We analyzed 490 Reddit threads on cotton fabric, muslin, canvas, batting and more, cross-checked with Google Trends. Here's what US makers and small brands are telling us — and why intermediate cotton products are an easier entry than finished garments.

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Wholesale & Sourcing6 min readBy Daniel Tam

From One Channel to Three: What a $100M DTC Brand Teaches a Multi-Channel Distributor

Ridge CEO Sean Frank built a nine-figure brand on a 45-person team. His 'operating system' view of growth — attention, creative, measurement, product portfolio, profit and supply chain — applies just as well to a distributor serving B2B, B2C and D2C at once.

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Nutrition & Health8 min readBy Rachel Zhao

Ultra-Processed Foods and Bone Health: What 160,000 People Taught Us

Two large studies (13,000+ and 160,000+ people) link ultra-processed foods to lower bone density and higher fracture risk. Here's what to eat instead — and why quality snacks matter.

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