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Buy Now Pay Later for Textiles & Apparel Manufacturers

We help textiles and apparel businesses offer instalments, so buyers can spread costs while you get paid upfront with less risk and admin.

Textiles and apparel manufacturing
Increase order value
Increase order value
Get paid faster
Get paid faster
Discount less
Discount less

Why Textiles & Apparel Manufacturers Use Instalments

Enable larger fabric and production orders while protecting your cash flow and eliminating credit risk.

Larger production runs

Buyers commit to bigger fabric and garment orders when they can spread the cost across the season

Seasonal cash pressure

Brands need to place bulk orders ahead of each season without exhausting their working capital

Minimum order quantities

Upfront cost barriers stop buyers from meeting MOQs — instalments remove that friction entirely

Competitive advantage

Win supply contracts from brands and retailers by offering flexible payment terms competitors don't

How it works

Get set up in minutes and start offering instalments on your next invoice.

We give you a designated payment link to send to customers. Add it to your invoice email and let the buyer choose terms.

Send payment link

Your customer can split the invoice into 3, 6, 9, or 12 monthly instalments at checkout.

Customer chooses terms

PaidTerms runs a quick business check using NZBN and Centrix to confirm the buyer's details and approve the transaction.

We verify the buyer instantly

You receive the full invoice amount upfront, and your customer pays it off in instalments through PaidTerms.

You get paid, they get terms

Example: Textiles & Apparel Order Using Instalments

See how the same scenario plays out differently

The Scenario

Buyer Type

NZ apparel brand placing a full seasonal garment run ahead of summer

Order Size Needed

$52,000 to meet minimum order quantities across four styles

Traditional Outcome
  • Brand reduces order to two styles to manage upfront cost
  • Misses MOQ on remaining styles, losing price advantage
  • Runs out of stock mid-season, missing peak sales window
  • Supplier loses half the contract value to a competitor
With PaidTerms
  • Brand commits to full $52,000 order across all four styles
  • Pays in manageable instalments aligned to sales revenue
  • Supplier receives $52,000 upfront
  • Brand enters the season fully stocked and competitively priced

FAQ for Textiles & Apparel Manufacturers Using B2B BNPL

What is B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for Textiles & Apparel manufacturers, and how does it work?

B2B BNPL allows your wholesale customers, such as retailers, fashion brands, distributors, and online stores, to split large garment or textile orders into instalments, typically over 3, 6, or 9 months. The buyer selects an instalment option at checkout or invoice stage and pays over time, while you receive the full invoice amount upfront. This enables you to offer flexible payment terms without extending credit internally or carrying receivables on your balance sheet.

Can Textiles & Apparel manufacturers offer instalments on bulk production runs, seasonal collections, and custom orders?

Yes. B2B BNPL is well suited to high-volume wholesale orders, seasonal collection launches, custom manufacturing runs, fabric supply agreements, and private label production. It allows buyers to secure inventory and commit to larger production volumes without paying the full amount upfront, helping manufacturers increase order size while protecting margins.

Do Textiles & Apparel manufacturers get paid upfront if customers pay in instalments?

Yes. In a B2B BNPL model, the manufacturer is paid upfront and in full once the transaction is approved. The customer then repays the BNPL provider over time. This improves cash flow, reduces debtor days, removes receivables from your balance sheet, and lowers exposure to extended trade terms.

Is B2B BNPL safe for Textiles & Apparel manufacturers, and who takes the risk if the buyer doesn’t pay?

B2B BNPL is designed to reduce credit risk for manufacturers. The BNPL provider assesses the buyer and manages repayments directly. While terms vary by provider, repayment risk is typically held by the BNPL provider rather than the manufacturer. This means you avoid chasing overdue invoices or absorbing bad debts.

How does B2B BNPL help Textiles & Apparel manufacturers increase order value and win more contracts?

When buyers can spread payments over time, they are more likely to place larger seasonal orders, expand SKU ranges, and commit to new collection launches. Payment flexibility reduces upfront capital barriers and shortens sales cycles. Instead of discounting to secure volume, manufacturers can use flexible payment terms as a competitive advantage to increase average order value and improve conversion rates.