Sourcing Guides
How to source hearing protection at retail scale, guides for new buyers.
How to Import Ear Plugs from China: Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide
A step-by-step guide for B2B buyers on importing ear plugs and hearing protection from China. Covers product specs, supplier vetting, certifications, sampling, MOQs, shipping, and customs requirements for US, EU, and Australian markets.
Read More How to Choose a Sleep-Earplug Supplier in 2026: 7 Tests Before You Sign the PO
Sleep earplugs are a high-velocity retail category — but most suppliers in China are brokers, not factories. Here are the 7 verification tests that separate real stocking partners from middlemen.
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One-Stop vs Multi-Factory Sourcing: The True Cost of Buying from 5 Suppliers
When a small retailer sources earplugs from one factory, eye masks from another, and travel kits from a third, the per-pair cost looks lower. The hidden costs — QC reconciliation, freight consolidation, certificate verification — make it 18-30% more expensive overall.
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