Does Economy Textile Sell to Both Retail and Wholesale Customers?

Yes. Economy Textile runs a retail store that is open to the public and a separate wholesale division that handles bulk purchases at wholesale prices. It also takes custom orders for institutions. So whether you are buying a single cut of fabric or sourcing rags and gloves in volume, the same Winnipeg-based business can serve you — but the path you take depends on which side you fall under.

What the retail side offers

The retail store is open to the public, so anyone can walk in and buy. The product range is broad rather than limited to one craft:

• Fabrics — batik, cotton (many colour groupings, including pink, purple/beige, blue, black/brown, grey/red, yellow/orange/green), novelty prints, wide backing, flannel, fleece, furs/sherpa, Indigenous prints, Melton, minky, outdoor, upholstery, vinyl, burlap/canvas, broad cloth, and batting.
• Notions — bias/elastic/webbing, felt, zippers, ribbon, scissors, needles, and pins.
• Crafts — dog snuffle mats, reusable gift wrap, ribbon skirt kits, and beads.
• Cleaning and utility goods — absorbents/drop cloths, disposable gloves, linens, microfiber cloths, towels, and wiping cloths & rags.

If your need is a personal sewing project, a small craft run, or household cleaning supplies, the retail store is the relevant channel.

What the wholesale side covers

The wholesale division handles bulk purchases as well as wholesale prices. That makes it the right contact point if you are buying rags, towels, gloves, or fabric in commercial quantities rather than single units. The site does not publish a minimum order size, a price list, or an online ordering flow, so the practical next step is to contact the store directly to confirm quantities, pricing, and availability for your order.

Custom orders for institutions

Beyond standard retail and wholesale, Economy Textile offers custom orders for many different institutions and invites special requests. If you represent a school, care facility, business, or other organization with a non-standard requirement, this is the option to ask about rather than assuming a catalogue item will fit.

Choosing the right channel

A note on sustainability

More than 50% of the inventory is made from reclaimed products, according to the company, which positions itself as operating a sustainable business. If sourcing reclaimed or surplus material matters to your purchase decision, that is worth mentioning when you contact them, since availability of reclaimed stock will vary.

How to get started

The site's contact page is the entry point for wholesale enquiries, custom orders, and special requests. There is also an email sign-up for specials, sales, and events if you want advance notice of retail promotions. Because pricing, minimums, and stock are not published, plan to describe what you need — product type, quantity, and timeline — when you reach out, and let them confirm what they can supply.