Bottom line: Wholesale shower curtains come in three materials — PEVA, EVA, and coated 100% polyester (the hospitality standard). Trial orders run about 50-100 pcs; custom-print runs start near 300-500 pcs per design, with 25-30 day production after sample approval. The standard size is 180 x 180 cm (72 x 72 in). Private-label printing, retail packaging, and rustproof grommets are standard add-ons — final MOQ and price depend on your spec.
What “Wholesale Shower Curtains” Actually Covers
When buyers ask for shower curtains at wholesale, they are usually sourcing one of three things: a plastic-film liner (PEVA or EVA), a fabric curtain (coated polyester), or a curtain-and-liner set with hooks. Each sits at a different price point and serves a different shelf — dollar-store liners, mid-market printed fabric panels, and contract-grade hospitality curtains are three separate conversations.
Getting the category right before you ask for a quote saves a round of back-and-forth. A retailer stocking printed bathroom decor wants polyester with sharp digital prints and a retail header card. A property buyer wants a heavy, mildew-resistant polyester curtain that survives commercial laundering. An importer chasing price wants PEVA by the container. This guide walks through the specs, MOQ, and vetting steps that apply to all three.
Materials: PEVA, EVA, and Polyester
Material is the single biggest driver of cost and quality. PEVA (polyethylene vinyl acetate) is a chlorine-free plastic film that is inherently waterproof, lightweight, and the cheapest option — gauge usually runs 0.1-0.18 mm. EVA is a softer, more flexible film often used for higher-clarity or frosted liners. Both are wipe-clean and need no coating.
100% polyester is the fabric option: it drapes like a textile, takes vivid prints, and is machine-washable, but it must be finished with a PA or PU waterproof coating because the yarn itself wicks water. Polyester weight typically lands around 70-110 GSM for retail and heavier for hospitality. If you are weighing the two, our deeper breakdown of PEVA vs polyester shower curtains covers durability, feel, and compliance side by side, and the polyester shower curtain page details the fabric construction.
| Spec | PEVA / EVA | 100% Polyester |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing | Inherent (no coating) | PA/PU coating required |
| Feel | Plastic film | Soft fabric drape |
| Print quality | Limited / surface | Sharp digital or screen print |
| Durability | Disposable to mid | Machine-washable, reusable |
| Typical use | Liners, value retail | Decor retail, hotels |
| Relative cost | Lowest | Mid to higher |
Standard Sizes and Hardware Buyers Specify
The global standard shower curtain is 180 x 180 cm (72 x 72 in). From there, common variants are the stall size 90 x 180 cm (36 x 72 in), extra-long 180 x 210 / 180 x 240 cm (72 x 84 / 72 x 96 in) for North American tubs, and double-wide 240 x 200 cm for wet rooms. Lock the size early — it changes fabric consumption and therefore your unit price.
Hardware is part of the spec too. Standard curtains carry 12 reinforced top holes with rustproof metal grommets (cheaper SKUs use punched eyelets). Buyers often add a weighted hem or magnets to stop billowing, and decide whether hooks/rings are included in the polybag or sold separately. State all of this up front; “shower curtain” alone leaves five variables open.
MOQ, Sampling, and Price Tiers
MOQ depends on whether you take a stock design or a custom one. Stock prints and plain colors can ship in small quantities; a trial order of 50-100 pcs is usually enough to test the shelf. Custom-printed designs carry a higher floor because the factory has to set up artwork and print runs — figure roughly 300-500 pcs per design/colorway for digital print, and more for screen or rotary print where the per-meter cost drops but the setup MOQ rises.
Always order a pre-production sample before the bulk run. Sampling typically costs $50-80 and takes 3-5 days, and it is the cheapest insurance you can buy against a wrong print color or thin gauge. Pricing scales with material, size, GSM, coating, and print complexity, so treat any number here as a planning range — final MOQ and price are confirmed on your actual spec and quote. For the broader buying process, see our curtain wholesale sourcing guide.
Private Label and Custom Printing
Shower curtains are an easy private-label product because almost everything is customizable: artwork, size, hem, grommet finish, and packaging. Digital printing handles photo-detail and small runs with no screen cost; screen or rotary printing is cheaper per unit at high volume but limited in colors. Send a Pantone reference and ask for a strike-off so the print color is locked before production.
Retail-ready packaging is where wholesale margins are won or lost. A factory can deliver curtains in a printed PVC zip bag or header-card polybag with your brand, barcode, size label, and care instructions — so the product lands on the shelf without re-packing. If you sell direct-to-consumer, confirm the packaging passes e-commerce drop tests. Many of the same private-label steps apply across categories; our overview of sourcing curtains from China walks through the full workflow.
Quality, Waterproofing, and Compliance
Three quality points decide whether shower curtains get returned: waterproofing, mildew resistance, and colorfastness. For polyester, confirm the coating is even and that the curtain has an anti-mildew / anti-bacterial finish — bathrooms are the worst-case environment for mold. For prints, ask for a wash test so colors do not bleed or fade after repeated laundering.
Compliance depends on your market. PEVA is marketed as a chlorine-free, lower-odor alternative to PVC, and buyers selling into the US or EU often ask for REACH or California Prop 65 screening on the film. Hospitality projects may require flame-retardant curtains; Dairui can supply fabrics that meet NFPA 701 and similar standards, with compliance documentation available, and OEKO-TEX certified fabrics through supplier-authorized mills (we do not hold those certificates directly). For the contract side, see our hotel shower curtain guide.
Packaging and Container Loading
Shower curtains are light and compress well, so most bulk orders are volume-limited, not weight-limited. Folded retail polybags pack tightly into export cartons, and a full container is usually decided by carton CBM rather than kilograms. The exact count swings widely with size, packaging bulk, and whether hooks are boxed in — a flat-folded liner ships far denser than a curtain in a rigid header-card box.
Because the spread is so wide, get a carton spec sheet (units per carton, carton dimensions, gross/net weight) and calculate from there rather than trusting a round number. The method for turning carton CBM into container counts is the same across products, and we lay it out in our guide to sourcing curtains for projects. Plan ocean transit on top of production: roughly 15-25 days to the US West Coast or Australia, 30-40 days to the US East Coast or Europe.
How to Vet a Wholesale Shower Curtain Supplier
Most “wholesalers” online are trading companies. That is fine for small mixed orders, but for private label and consistent reorders you want the actual manufacturer. Ask three questions that traders struggle to answer: which materials do you coat in-house, can you show the print line and a real PPS, and what is your defect-rate / inspection process. A factory answers in specifics; a middleman answers in brochures.
- Request a pre-shipment inspection (AQL 2.5 for major defects is standard) before releasing the balance payment.
- Confirm payment terms — 30% deposit / 70% before shipping is normal; tie the balance to passing inspection.
- Get the full spec in writing: material, gauge/GSM, size, grommet type, coating, anti-mildew finish, packaging, and carton data.
- Test reorders for color consistency — ask how they manage dye/print lots between batches.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the MOQ for wholesale shower curtains?
Stock designs and plain colors can ship as a small trial order of around 50-100 pcs. Custom-printed designs usually start near 300-500 pcs per design or colorway for digital print, with higher setup MOQs for screen and rotary printing. Final MOQ depends on material, size, and print method, so confirm it on your actual spec.
PEVA or polyester — which should I stock?
PEVA and EVA are inherently waterproof plastic films, lowest in cost, and best for liners or value retail. 100% polyester is a washable fabric that takes sharp prints and suits decor retail and hospitality, but needs a waterproof coating. Match the material to your shelf and price point; our PEVA vs polyester comparison breaks down the trade-offs in detail.
What standard sizes should I order?
The global standard is 180 x 180 cm (72 x 72 in). Common variants are stall size 90 x 180 cm, extra-long 180 x 210 or 180 x 240 cm for North American tubs, and double-wide 240 x 200 cm for wet rooms. Size affects fabric consumption and unit price, so lock it before quoting.
Can you print our own designs and private label?
Yes. Artwork, size, hem, grommet finish, and packaging are all customizable. Digital printing suits photo-detail and small runs; screen or rotary printing is cheaper at high volume. Send a Pantone reference and request a strike-off to lock color. Retail-ready header-card or zip-bag packaging with your brand, barcode, and care label is standard.
Are the shower curtains waterproof and mildew-resistant?
PEVA and EVA are waterproof by nature. Polyester is made waterproof with a PA or PU coating and should carry an anti-mildew or anti-bacterial finish for bathroom use. Ask for wash-test and colorfastness results on printed curtains, and REACH or Prop 65 screening on film if you sell into the US or EU.
What is the lead time for a wholesale order?
Standard production runs about 25-30 days after sample approval; complex custom orders can take longer. Sampling adds 3-5 days up front, and ocean freight adds roughly 15-25 days to the US West Coast or Australia and 30-40 days to the US East Coast or Europe. Build the full timeline before committing to a launch date.
Bottom Line for Your Sourcing
Wholesale shower curtains are a low-risk private-label category once you fix three variables: material (PEVA/EVA vs coated polyester), size (start from 180 x 180 cm), and print method (digital for small runs, screen for volume). Order a pre-production sample, get the full spec and carton data in writing, and tie your balance payment to a passing inspection. Do that, and the category delivers reliable reorders at a healthy margin.
DAIRUI Sourcing Desk — curtain OEM and wholesale manufacturing, Shaoxing, China. Pricing, MOQ, lead times, and certifications stated here are general ranges; confirm specifics on your quote. Last reviewed: 2026-06.
