Zhuzhou: Cotton Padded Clothes Prices Rose By 20%; &Nbsp; Online Shopping And Customization Are Popular

Hunan Province will usher in a round of rain and snow weather. As the temperature gradually decreases, Zhuzhou Winter clothes in major clothing wholesale markets and shopping malls are becoming popular. It was found in several clothing wholesale markets in Zhuzhou on December 13 that winter clothes Of Price It's 20% more expensive than last year. It is reported that in order to buy more affordable cotton padded clothes, online shopping, group buying, and ordering have become popular with many citizens this winter.

　　 Current price of cotton padded clothes rose by 20%

In the crowded Zhuzhou Lusong Clothing City, winter clothing sales are booming, but the price rise has become a fact. "The ordinary cotton padded clothes in retail are at least dozens of yuan more expensive than last year, and each down jacket has increased by nearly 100 yuan, and the brand down jacket has increased even more, usually 800 yuan to 900 yuan." Ms. Wang, who originally planned to add a down jacket to her, returned empty handed after several wholesale markets, because the price exceeded her budget.

"The price of cotton padded clothes has to rise. This year, the price of our purchase from the manufacturer is 20% higher than last year, so the retail price has to rise." A clothing boss in Zhuzhou "Chinatown" said that this year, the price of cotton padded clothes has risen by at least 30 yuan per piece. The increase in the price of down jacket is even more surprising.

It is reported that in addition to cotton padded clothes and down jackets, thermal underwear and other winter clothing prices have increased to varying degrees. "The main reason for the rise in the price of winter clothing is the rise in the cost of raw materials such as cotton and duck down. Since the beginning of this year, the price of cotton has doubled, which has led to the rise in the price of chemical fiber and other raw materials. So overall, the cost of making winter clothing this year has indeed increased by about 20% compared with last year." Director Li, who has been engaged in garment processing industry in Zhuzhou for more than ten years, explained the main reasons for the price increase.

　　 A clever trick Customized online shopping Be sought after

"The price of clothes in the wholesale market has risen, and the price of winter clothes sold in the mall has risen even more. In order to save money, I choose to shop online for clothes. Each down jacket of the same style sells for 999 yuan in the mall, and I buy it online as long as 199 yuan per piece. Except for different brands, the style and feel are similar, and the key is to save 800 yuan!" Luo Xiaofang of Zhuzhou has been working for less than three years, Now her monthly income is less than 2500 yuan, and online shopping has become her main consumption channel.

In addition to online shopping, it is also a good way to save money to choose to customize down jackets and cotton padded clothes in physical stores. Several tailor shops that customize down jackets in Zhuzhou have good business. "The craftsmanship of the master here is good, and the key quality is guaranteed. The down jacket I ordered is only 300 yuan, which is much cheaper than going to the mall." Aunt Li said happily, pointing to the new clothes just made.

Customized down jackets can choose their own fabric, color, style and thickness, which can highlight the personality of consumers, and therefore attract many fashionable young people. "I saw a down jacket of more than 1500 yuan in the mall. Some details were not handled satisfactorily, so I took pictures with my mobile phone and went to the tailor's shop to order it. The price was only 1/4 of that in the mall, which was very good." Xiao Xie, a citizen, told reporters that this civilian customization gave them more choices.

　 Clever way to renovate old clothes is popular

In addition to customized new clothes, the refurbishment of old down jackets is also favored by the "money saver".

"Most of the services we provide belong to the transformation of old styles, such as changing long styles into short ones, changing fat styles into thin ones, etc. Sometimes changing the fabric will turn into a new garment." In a processing shop, Master Li, a tailor, said that the cost of renovating an old down jacket ranged from tens of yuan to more than 100 yuan. "My down jacket is renovated. I bought it for more than 1000 yuan, but it looks old after wearing it for two years. I spent 100 yuan to change it into a popular short style this year, and changed the fabric, just like the new one." The white-collar Miss Wu said with a smile.