Canadian retail giant denies rumours of dirt-cheap buy-direct suppliers in China
Irish Mae Silvestre
created: April 23, 2025, 12:37 p.m. | updated: April 23, 2025, 9:41 p.m.
<img class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual" src="https://display.blogto.com/articles/20250423-lululemon.jpg?w=1200&cmd=resize_then_crop&height=630&quality=70&format=jpeg" width="100%" /><p>Lululemon has responded to viral videos alleging that certain Chinese suppliers are selling its products at steep discounts.</p><p>Recently, videos have appeared on social media claiming that customers can purchase heavily discounted items directly from the manufacturers.</p><p>In one popular video, TikTok user <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@luunasourcingchina/video/7493196442031459606" rel="noopener" target="_blank">@luunasourcingchina</a>, who claims to be an expert in factory sourcing in China, shares that factories Xiang Long Clothing and Hung Qisun Clothing are suppliers for lululemon, Fila, and Under Armour.</p><p>"I guess most of you know the price of lululemon or other big brands — they sell you a legging pants for up to $100, and guess what? Here in these two factories, you can get them for around five to six bucks. Crazy!" she states.</p><p>She then claims that the material and craftsmanship are essentially the same "because they all come from the same production line."</p><blockquote cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@luunasourcingchina/video/7493196442031459606" class="tiktok-embed"><section><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@luunasourcingchina?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="@luunasourcingchina">@luunasourcingchina</a> Suppliers behind Lululemon!!! <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sourcingtips?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="sourcingtips">#sourcingtips</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/sourcingagent?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="sourcingagent">#sourcingagent</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/yiwuagent?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="yiwuagent">#yiwuagent</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/yiwuminigoods?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="yiwuminigoods">#yiwuminigoods</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/yiwumarkets?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="yiwumarkets">#yiwumarkets</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lunasourcingchina?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="lunasourcingchina">#Lunasourcingchina</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/chinasource?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="chinasource">#chinasource</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lululemon?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="lululemon">#lululemon</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/lululemonaddict?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="lululemonaddict">#lululemonaddict</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/alols?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="alols">#alols</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/yoga?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="yoga">#yoga</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/yogawear?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="yogawear">#yogawear</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/activewear?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="activewear">#activewear</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fashion?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="fashion">#fashion</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/leggings?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="leggings">#leggings</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/factory?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="factory">#factory</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/chinashipping?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="chinashipping">#chinashipping</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/wholesale?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="wholesale">#wholesale</a><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/shoefactory?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="shoefactory">#shoefactory</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/leggingfactory?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="leggingfactory">#leggingfactory</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/alibaba?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="alibaba">#alibaba</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/directfactory?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="directfactory">#directfactory</a> <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7493196460302076694?refer=embed" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - Lunasourcingchina">♬ original sound - Lunasourcingchina</a></section></blockquote><p><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lily.good.sourcing/video/7243599043069267242?q=lululemon%20china&t=1745339974149" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Similar videos</a> have appeared online, with people claiming they can also help others <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@rasesells/video/7493994583412493599?q=lululemon%20china&t=1745339974149" rel="noopener" target="_blank">purchase products</a> directly from suppliers for a fraction of the cost.</p><p>These posts have resulted in <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@karina_krash093/video/7493260867472051462?q=lululemon%20china&t=1745339974149" rel="noopener" target="_blank">reaction videos</a> where TikTokers joke about buying leggings for the entire family "from Chinese warehouses, all under $20."</p><p>A company spokesperson told usin an email that lululemon doesn't work with any of the manufacturers identified in the online videos.</p><p>"We urge consumers to be aware of potentially counterfeit products and misinformation," they stated.</p><p>They also provided a <a href="https://corporate.lululemon.com/~/media/Files/L/Lululemon/documents/active-supplier-list-april-2025.pdf" rel="noopener" target="_blank">list of current suppliers</a>, which includes several manufacturers in countries like China, the U.S., Vietnam, Jordan, Peru, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Cambodia, Korea, and the Philippines.</p><p>"Additionally, authentic lululemon products are only available for purchase at our lululemon store locations, registered lululemon e-commerce sites, and select authorized and specialty stores," they stated. "A list of official lululemon e-commerce sites can be found <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com/about/our-product/resale-brand-protection" rel="noopener" target="_blank">online</a>."</p>
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