The China Sourcing Blog
Practical breakdowns on sourcing directly from Chinese factories: suppliers, quality control, logistics and project outfitting.
Kitchen Range Hoods: How to Choose Between Ducted, Recirculating, and Design Type
Ducted vs recirculating, chimney, built-in, slanted, or island hoods: how to size airflow in m³/h and avoid a hood that is too loud for your kitchen.
Shower Tray Types: Acrylic, Stone, or Floor Drain — How to Choose
Acrylic, engineered stone, or a floor drain: weight, waterproofing, lifespan and cost. Comparison table — how to pick a shower tray for your bathroom.
Hotel mattresses: pocket springs, toppers, service life
Hotel mattresses explained: pocket springs, toppers, Medium Firm firmness, service life in years, fire safety certification. Comparison by star rating.
Towel GSM: how to choose terry weight for hotels and home
Towel GSM from 300 to 900 explained: what terry weight means, how cotton and weave affect absorbency and durability, and what to check when sourcing from China.
Air Freight from China: When It Pays Off, Transit Times and Rates vs Sea
Air freight from China: when it pays off, 5–10 day transit, rates per kg, volumetric weight, battery restrictions. Comparison with sea freight and 2026 costs.
Bedding Thread Count Explained: What 200, 300, 600 Actually Mean
What bedding Thread Count of 200, 300, 600 actually means, how weave and fiber affect quality, and how to verify the number before a bulk sourcing order.
Pool Tile and Mosaic: How to Choose the Right Material
Pool tile and mosaic guide: porcelain, glass mosaic, natural stone, slip resistance R11–R13, epoxy grout. How to choose and source from China.
Bed Sizes: European, US and Chinese Standards
Single, Double, Queen and King bed sizes in Europe, the UK, the US and China: a size chart in cm, frame vs mattress, thickness and what to specify.
Sockets and Switches from China: Types, Standards and Brands
Socket standards by country, mechanisms, IP rating, smart switches and brands when sourcing electrical fittings from China for a villa or hotel.
How Much Does a Container from China Cost: 20ft vs 40ft and What the Rate Includes
How much a container from China costs: 20ft vs 40ft comparison, what the freight rate includes — THC, BAF, port fees, and a real cost breakdown example.
Partitions for Zoning: Slatted, Glass, Sliding — Types and How to Choose
Slatted, glass and sliding partitions for zoning: glass thickness, sound insulation, track load capacity — how to choose when sourcing from China.
How to Choose a Mattress: Types, Fillings, and Firmness
Mattress types explained: innerspring (Bonnell, pocket coil), foam, hybrid. Foam density, firmness, sizes. Comparison table and buying guide.