Factory vs trader
A factory owns production lines, tooling and QC. A trader sources from factories and resells — adding a margin and a layer of risk. Both can deliver, but a factory gives you direct pricing, faster sampling and real accountability.
Proof a real factory provides
- Business license with a manufacturing scope
- Facility photos and video — not just product shots
- Third-party audit reports (BSCI, SGS, ISO 9001)
- A live video-call factory tour on request
If a supplier refuses a live video tour or only sends stock photos, that is a red flag.
Red flags to avoid
- No facility video, or "can't show the floor for confidentiality"
- Vague answers about production process and capacity
- Prices that swing wildly with quantity
- No verifiable export track record
What we provide
SANFAN runs a 12,000㎡ vertically integrated facility in Jinjiang, Fujian, with 5 production lines, ISO 9001 and BSCI audits, and welcomes factory visits and live video tours any time.
