Lord Wholesale Co

Lord Wholesale Co, British wholesaler of clothing and accessories since 1974

Lord Wholesale Co is a UK-based wholesale clothing supplier that has been operating since 1974. Its catalogue is aimed at retailers and covers socks, nightwear, underwear, hosiery, hats, gloves, scarves, swimwear, tabards and aprons. The company presents itself as having the widest range in the country in these categories, a claim that comes from its own commercial communication.

Catalogue for men, women and children

The offering is organised by customer segment and garment type. In women's nightwear it includes short-sleeved, long-sleeved and sleeveless nightdresses, pyjamas and lounge pants, gowns, robes, wraps, satin nightwear, nightshirts, chemises, onesies, bed jackets, snuggle tops, kaftans, hoodies and ponchos, as well as a Christmas line. For men it offers pyjamas and lounge pants, nightshirts, gowns, robes, wraps, hoodies and onesies, with a Christmas variant. The children's section covers pyjamas and lounge pants, onesies, gowns and hoodies, nightshirts and Christmas nightwear.

Underwear, hosiery and socks

In women's underwear the range includes briefs, bras, vests, pantees, long johns and thermal underwear, corsetry and control wear, satin, lingerie and camisoles, full slips and half slips, basques and suspender belts. Men's underwear comprises boxer shorts and slip briefs, thermal underwear, vests, singlets, y-fronts and trunks, with its own children's section.

The hosiery category covers basic tights, leggings, fashion and winter tights, stockings and hold-ups, as well as dance tights for adults and children, knee highs, anklets and footsies. In socks, the catalogue is divided by customer and use: men's, women's and children's socks, slippers, Christmas socks, everyday socks, Gentle Grip by Sock Shop soft-top socks, patterned socks, thermal, boot and hike socks, work socks, wool socks, non-elastic socks, diabetic socks, bamboo socks, bed socks, sports, trainer and invisible socks, big foot socks and long length socks.

Hats, scarves, gloves and other accessories

The range of hats, scarves and gloves is also organised by men, women and children, with summer and winter styles, flat caps, gloves, scarves and snoods, children's earmuffs and hats with Thinsulate technology. The home and kitchen section includes aprons and tabards for adults and children, oven gloves and pot holders, tea towels and tea cosies. Accessories include umbrellas and rainwear, braces and belts, handkerchiefs, hot water bottles, slippers and outerwear. The company also sells character wear and active wear.

Own brands and third-party distribution

Lord Wholesale Co has own brands sold exclusively in its shop, including Lady Olga and Sleepy Joe's, whose nightwear can be purchased in individual sizes and colours. The company also identifies itself as the nominated wholesale distributor for Naturana designer underwear. The brand catalogue includes Anucci, Bamboo Threads, Beauforme, Bertie & Bo, Cargo Bay, Champion, Character, Cindy, Cooksmart, Cottonique, Countess Christie, Couture Vixen, Drizzles, Eazy Grip, Ex Chain Store, Exquisite, Feathers & Fluff, Five Star, Flagstaff, Follow That Dream, Forever Dreaming, Foxbury, Foxes & Frogs, Gemm by Dipti, Gentle Grip by Sock Shop, Haigman, Handy, Heat Holders, Heat Machine, Heatguard, Huggable Hoodie, Indigo Sky, Joanna Gray, La Marquise, Lady Olga, Ladyayga, Leg Life, Made in Britain, Marlon, Miuayga, Naturana, Panda Stick, Pierre Klein, Pierre Roche, Pretty Legs, Pretty Polly, Pro Hike, RJM, Rock Jock, Scarlet, Silky, Sleepy Joes, Slumber Party, Slumberzzz, Snowdrop, Snuggle Shop, Snuggle Toes, Storm Ridge, Surefit, Tom Franks, West Ridge and Wolf & Harte.

Wholesale sales and access conditions

The shop operates as a wholesale sales platform: prices are only shown to registered users, who must log in to view them. Products are presented in bulk purchase formats, with indications such as packs of three or four units and boxes of six pieces, depending on the item. The company states it has been working since 1974 to maintain a wide range of products and serve retailers with wholesale prices.