Wholesale Pet Carriers & Travel Bags

How to specify wholesale pet carriers before you request a quote

A pet carrier specification is driven by the animal it has to hold, not by the fabric swatch. Fix the target weight range, the internal length, width and height, and the opening layout first - those decisions determine the frame, the base board and the reinforcement pattern behind every load-bearing seam. Buyers who send only a reference photo usually go through two extra quotation rounds before the price stabilises.

Airline-oriented models need one more decision up front. Cabin allowances differ by airline and by route, so name the airlines you are designing for and treat their published dimensions as a design brief rather than a certification. Our airline pet carrier sourcing guide explains how to turn that variability into a sampling brief before anything is printed on packaging.

Materials and construction options

Wholesale pet carriers by order size: what changes at 300, 1,000 and 5,000 pcs

Retailers, distributors and Amazon sellers buy wholesale pet carriers at very different volumes, and the specification that makes sense changes with the quantity. At 300 pcs per style per color, our standard MOQ, the efficient route is a reference style from this range with your logo applied by embroidery, woven label or heat transfer, a Pantone-matched shell fabric and a branded polybag or hangtag. Tooling-heavy changes such as a new EVA base mould or a custom zipper puller are quoted separately at this tier.

At 1,000 pcs per style, custom sizing, printed lining, a second colourway and retail gift boxes become straightforward, and a size assortment (S/M/L of one design) can be split across the order once each size-colour combination meets the MOQ on its own. This is the tier most private-label pet brands settle into after their first reorder.

At 5,000 pcs and above, we plan dedicated cutting and sewing lines, buy shell fabric by the roll to your specification and can develop a fully new structure through the ODM process, with a written quality plan, pre-shipment inspection and split shipments if you stock several warehouses. Whatever the tier, samples take 3-7 days and bulk production runs 15-30 days for light customization or 20-45 days for heavy customization after written sample approval.

MOQ, samples and lead time

Standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style per color. Samples take 3-7 days and bulk production runs 15-30 days for light customization or 20-45 days for heavy customization after sample approval. Logo application (embroidery, silk screen, heat transfer, woven label), Pantone colour matching, custom sizing and retail packaging are all quoted at that same MOQ - see the OEM/ODM service workflow for how the sample stage is structured, or send your specification through the inquiry form to get a quotation within one business day.

Pet carrier sourcing FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity for a custom pet carrier?

The standard MOQ is 300 pcs per style per color. Product-specific exceptions are confirmed in the quotation.

How long does a pet carrier sample take?

3-7 days for a sample once the specification, materials and logo files are confirmed. Bulk production then runs 15-30 days for light customization or 20-45 days for heavy customization after the sample is approved in writing.

Can you match a competitor's carrier that I send you?

We can develop to a reference sample for construction, fit and finish, but the buyer is responsible for confirming that the design does not infringe a third party's design right, patent or trademark in the destination market.

Which certifications does the factory hold?

The factory is BSCI and ISO 9001 certified and has produced under Disney-audited and SGS-tested programmes. Material-level testing such as REACH or CA Prop 65 is arranged per order against the destination market.

Do you supply wholesale cat carriers and dog carriers to small retailers?

Yes. Independent pet shops, online stores and Amazon sellers order from 300 pcs per style per color, either as a reference style with your logo or as a fully custom design. There is no minimum store count or annual commitment; the MOQ per style-colour combination is the only threshold.

Can I order bulk dog carriers in mixed sizes?

Yes, as long as each size-colour combination reaches 300 pcs on its own. A small, medium and large version of one design in one colour is three combinations of 300 pcs. Split shipments to several warehouses are arranged at the quotation stage.

Are your pet carriers sold from stock or made to order?

Made to order, from the same factory floor. Every style on this page can be produced as shown with your branding, or adapted in size, materials, ventilation and hardware. We do not hold finished stock; each order is manufactured after written sample approval.

Which wholesale pet carrier styles do retailers ask you to quote most often?

Soft-sided airline-style carriers, expandable cat carriers and mesh or bubble-window backpacks are the categories retail buyers most often bring to us. Send your channel and target retail price and we will shortlist reference styles from this range.