Sando Vest and Body Warmer Wholesale Guide for Indian Retailers
Sando Vests and Body Warmers: Underrated Wholesale Products
Sando vests (baniyan / sleeveless undershirts) and body warmers (sleeveless jackets) are two of the most consistently sold items in Indian hosiery wholesale. Yet many dealers understock them because they seem like low-value items. The reality is different.
Why these products matter:
- High repurchase rate — customers buy 3–5 pieces per season
- Low return rate — simple garments with minimal fit issues
- Year-round demand (sando vest) or predictable seasonal demand (body warmer)
- Excellent fill-order items — add to any bulk shipment to round up quantities
Product 1: Sando Vest (Baniyan)
What Is a Sando Vest?
A sleeveless cotton vest worn as an inner garment. Known as baniyan in North India and sando in South India. Kids versions are extremely popular as everyday innerwear.
Fabric Specifications
- Kids sando vest: 100% cotton, 160–180 GSM, ribbed knit
- Men's sando vest: 100% cotton, 180–200 GSM, plain or striped
- Premium variant: Cotton-modal blend for softness
- AR Hosiery Sando Vest Range
Sizing
- Kids: 60–80 cm chest (approximate sizes 22–36)
- Men's: S, M, L, XL, XXL
- Always order one size larger than body measurement for innerwear
Colors and Variants
- White (dominant — 60% of sales)
- Cream / Off-white
- Grey melange
- Striped (for retail/branded segment)
Wholesale Pricing (2026)
| Quantity | Kids Sando Vest | Men's Sando Vest |
|---|---|---|
| 100–200 pcs | ₹45–60 | ₹65–85 |
| 201–500 pcs | ₹40–55 | ₹55–75 |
| 500+ pcs | ₹35–50 | ₹50–65 |
Margin: 30–50% for retailers. White sando vests are high-volume, commodity-like. Striped/branded variants carry higher margin.
Product 2: Body Warmer (Sleeveless Jacket)
What Is a Body Warmer?
A sleeveless padded or fleece jacket worn over thermal inners or school uniform shirts in winter. Essential for cold-climate markets.
Fabric Types
- Fleece body warmer: Soft, light, 240–280 GSM polar fleece. Best for casual use.
- Padded body warmer: Polyester shell with polyester batting. Warmer, more structured. School uniform compatible.
- Reversible body warmer: Two-layer — one plain, one print side. Premium segment.
- Winter Wear Collection
Sizing
- Kids: Sizes 22–36 (age 2–14 years)
- Adults: S to XXL
Colors
- Navy Blue, Maroon, Bottle Green, Black, Dark Grey (for school uniform colors)
- Bright colors (Red, Royal Blue, Orange) for casual market
Wholesale Pricing (2026)
| Quantity | Fleece Body Warmer | Padded Body Warmer |
|---|---|---|
| 100–200 pcs | ₹100–130 | ₹140–180 |
| 201–500 pcs | ₹85–110 | ₹120–160 |
| 500+ pcs | ₹75–95 | ₹100–140 |
Seasonal tip: Body warmers are primarily October–February products. Order by August for peak season readiness.
Stocking Sando Vest + Body Warmer Together
A smart retailer stocks both for the year-round cycle:
- Summer (April–September): Push sando vests (light innerwear need)
- Transition (October–November): Both — body warmers starting to sell alongside sando vests
- Winter (December–February): Body warmers peak; sando vests continue as base layer under thermals
This combination ensures you have hosiery innerwear products selling throughout the year, not just one season.
Sourcing from AR Hosiery
AR Hosiery manufactures sando vests and body warmers at its Wazirpur, Delhi facility. We supply pan-India with GST invoices.
WhatsApp: +91-9582245320 GST: 07AGDPM6079N2ZR