info@vap-trade.com Stapleton, Leicester, UK
About VAP Trade

About Us

A UK sourcing and representation agency for the textile, clothing, footwear and leather goods trade.

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About VAP Trade

Between the people who make and the people who buy

VAP Trade Limited is a UK-registered sourcing and representation agency for the textile, clothing, footwear and leather goods trade, based in Leicester — one of the UK's historic centres for textiles and apparel.

We sit between the people who make products and the people who buy them. For buyers, we find and manage the right suppliers. For suppliers, we open the door to UK trade. We are paid a commission or agreed fee for arranging and supporting each order — we do not manufacture goods and we do not hold our own stock.

What we do differently

We stay on your side of the table

Most businesses in this sector either make goods or buy and resell them. We do neither, and that's deliberate. As an independent agent we source to your brief, represent your range honestly, and manage the practical detail of an order without taking ownership of the goods or hiding a margin inside the price.

How we work with both sides

For buyers & for suppliers

  • For buyers — brands, retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers who want a reliable route to fabric, apparel, footwear and leather goods without managing dozens of factory relationships.
  • For suppliers — mills, factories and makers who want a UK-based agent to develop and manage buyer relationships in this market.
Our standards

How we hold ourselves accountable

01

A disclosed agent

Both sides always know our role in the deal.

02

Reasonable checks

We carry out reasonable checks on the partners we work with as standard trade practice.

03

Fees in writing

We agree our commission or fee in writing before an order proceeds.

04

Clear records

We keep clear records of the introductions and orders we are involved in.

Company information

A private limited company registered in England & Wales

Registered office: Unit 1b, Woodview Farm, Ashby Road, Stapleton, Leicester, England, LE9 8JD. Registration number 17238475.

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