The same problems come up for every brand owner trying to find a manufacturer.
Sourcing agents charge $500–$3,000/month to find factories you could contact directly. They profit from your lack of connections.
Most manufacturer databases are years out of date. Phone numbers don't work. Emails bounce. You waste weeks chasing dead ends.
Alibaba's 'Gold Supplier' badge is a paid membership. Anyone can buy it. There's no guarantee the factory is real, reliable, or any good.
SourceHawk was built to fix all three. Verified manufacturers, direct contact, no middleman.
Built by taking the best features from Alibaba, Foursquare, and sourcing agencies — and making them accessible to every brand owner.
Type what you need in plain English — 'low MOQ hoodie factory Portugal' or 'sustainable denim manufacturer' — and get instant, relevant results. No more scrolling through irrelevant listings.
Inspired by Alibaba's search + Foursquare's relevance ranking
Every manufacturer marked 'Verified by Manik' has been personally visited or vetted. Not a paid badge. Not an algorithm. A real human walked through the factory floor.
Goes beyond Alibaba's Gold Supplier badge
Filter by country, category, MOQ, lead time, certifications (GOTS, OEKO-TEX, ISO), niche, and the brands they already work with. Find exactly who you need in seconds.
Inspired by Alibaba's supplier filters
See what other brand owners say about each manufacturer. Ratings, written reviews, and response rates — so you know what you're walking into before you reach out.
Inspired by Foursquare's tips & ratings system
Portugal, Turkey, Bangladesh, India, China, Vietnam, Peru, Morocco and more. Filter by region to find manufacturers that match your quality, cost, and shipping requirements.
Inspired by Foursquare's location-based discovery
Ask the AI assistant anything — 'What's the best country for activewear under $8/unit?' or 'Which factories work with Lululemon?' Get expert answers instantly.
SourceHawk-exclusive feature
Every listing shows minimum order quantities and lead times upfront. No more wasting hours on a factory that requires 5,000 units when you need 200.
Inspired by Alibaba's product listing transparency
See which major brands each factory already supplies. If a manufacturer works with Nike, H&M, or Zara, you know they can handle quality and scale.
SourceHawk-exclusive feature
From search to direct contact in 4 steps.
Type what you're looking for — a product type, country, brand name, or certification. Or browse by category: T-shirts, hoodies, denim, activewear, footwear, accessories.
Narrow down by MOQ, lead time, country, certifications, and the brands they work with. Compare multiple manufacturers side by side.
Unlock a manufacturer's full profile to get direct contact info, the contact person's name, email, phone, and video walkthrough of their facility.
Contact the factory directly — no middleman, no sourcing agent taking a cut. You own the relationship from day one.
A sample of personally vetted factories from the SourceHawk database. Every one of these has been reviewed and approved.
Verified headwear and garment manufacturer based in Xuzhou, China. Personally vetted by Manik Kundra.
ACTEX is a verified manufacturer specializing in Lingerie, located in XIAMEN, CHINA. Personally visited and vetted by Manik Kundra.
ADIT Shoes Manufacture Co., Ltd. is a verified manufacturer specializing in Shoes, located in Jiangxi, China.. Personally visited and vetted by Manik Kundra.
Verified footwear manufacturer based in Hefei, China. Personally vetted by Manik Kundra.
CenLOONG is a verified manufacturer specializing in Jackets, located in Fujian, China. Personally visited and vetted by Manik Kundra.
Fashion Member is a verified manufacturer specializing in Hoodies, located in -. Personally visited and vetted by Manik Kundra.
What you get on each platform — side by side.
| Feature | SourceHawk | Alibaba | Foursquare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Verified manufacturers | Paid badge only | — | |
| Apparel-specific filters | Generic | — | |
| AI sourcing assistant | — | — | |
| Brand association data | — | — | |
| Personal vetting by expert | — | — | |
| Real user reviews | |||
| Location-based discovery | |||
| Direct contact info | Gated | — | |
| MOQ transparency | Varies | — | |
| Watchlist / save suppliers |
Manufacturers across every major apparel and accessories category.