UK Small Business Supplier Directory
Trusted Wholesale Sources for Makers, Retailers & Creators

I wanted to create a list of suppliers just to help get you started on the best possible footing for your business. I have used many of these suppliers for my own businesses, more so the wax melt, workwear and packaging suppliers.

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I will update this list with other craft suppliers and wholesalers as my site grows. I want to eventually write a guide on how to find good, reliable, reputable suppliers. So keep an eye out for this guide on our website.

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Wax Melt & Candle Making — Wax, Oils, Wicks & Equipment

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This section highlights the most trusted suppliers for candle and wax melt makers in the UK. You’ll find manufacturers of paraffin, soy and blended waxes, premium fragrance oils, wick suppliers, and wholesalers for jars, tins and accessories. I have tried and tested all of these suppliers at various stages of my business Shelleys wax melts.

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Typical products from these suppliers include:

• Soy, paraffin and parasoy wax blends

• High‑strength fragrance oils

• Candle jars, tins and moulds

• Wicks, wick sustainers and dyes

• Bulk supplies for scaling production

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Workwear & Apparel Decoration — Blank Clothing, HTV, DTF & Vinyl Suppliers

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This category includes major UK wholesalers for blank apparel, uniforms, and garments used by printers, embroiderers and apparel brands. You’ll also find suppliers for vinyl, sublimation prints, DTF transfers, and decoration machinery.

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I have used all of these suppliers personally, and can tell you that they are some of the best, I used them while creating and growing my own workwear company Goto Workwear Ltd.

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Businesses in this category typically source:

• Blank T‑shirts, hoodies, polos and workwear

• High‑visibility PPE and branded uniforms

• Heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and adhesive vinyl

• DTF transfers, sublimation blanks and printing equipment

• Embroidery‑ready clothing and premium blanks

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Packaging, Shipping & Presentation — Eco Packaging, Gift Boxes & Mailers

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These UK packaging specialists supply everything from premium gift‑ready packaging to industrial shipping materials. They are ideal for handmade sellers, ecommerce brands, subscription boxes and product‑based businesses looking to improve customer presentation and protect products during shipping. 

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Once you have found the perfect packaging for you product, why not check out my Labelling guide, it may prove really useful.

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Common items sourced include:

• Luxury gift boxes and eco‑friendly packaging

• Tinplate containers and metal tins

• Mailer boxes, postal bags and honeycomb wrap

• Custom‑printed tissue, stickers and branding materials

• Glass containers and bulk jars for candles and food products

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Jewellery, Fine Craft & Specialised Blanks — Tools, Findings & Craft Materials

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This area lists UK suppliers who specialise in jewellery-making materials, fine craft components, textiles and blanks for laser cutting or UV printing. These suppliers are trusted by professional jewellers, polymer clay artists, silversmiths and makers of personalised goods.

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I have considered starting a Jewellery Business in the past and thought it might be useful to give you a list of some of the suppliers I found while researching.

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Products typically available include:

• Precious metals, silver findings and jewellery tools

• Gemstones and ethically sourced components

• Polymer clay and specialist craft supplies

• Acrylic and wooden blanks for cutters and engraving

• High‑quality fabrics, silks, lycra and textiles