This month, many buyers searched our site for 2026 and 2027. That makes sense: if you want to close out autumn 2026 well, you are already shaping part of your 2027 collection. In this article, you will find out what it makes sense to commit to early, what is better left open and how advance buying works in practice.
Why 2027 collection planning starts now
You do not plan a collection in one go. You start with what you have seen perform in 2026: which sizes, colours and fabrics kept selling and which stayed on the shelf. You then carry that line through into 2027.
For shops and webshops, there is also the practical planning to consider: shelf layout, photography, product copy and campaigns. Hotels, on the other hand, focus on replacing and topping up their core range. In every case, an early decision brings calm to the rest of the year.
Pre-order from the container: how it works
With pre-order from the container, you reserve items before the shipment has arrived. This means you commit to your quantities and colours based on your own planning, not on whatever happens to be available at that moment.
The advantage is visibility. You know what is coming and can align your sales, storage space and marketing accordingly. However, it is a planning tool, not a non-binding option: the expected arrival period is an indication and may shift. Allow for this in your own planning and ask for the latest status on each item.
What do you commit to early and what do you leave open?
A sensible split stops you being tied to a gamble. A practical guideline:
- Commit to the basics: plain colours, white, fitted sheets, standard sizes and pillows that sell all year round. These items have predictable sales.
- Choose core colours: limit yourself to a compact palette that you can carry across several fabrics. This makes mixing and matching and add-on sales easier.
- Plan seasonal pieces separately: teddy, velvet and chenille for winter, lighter and cooling fabrics for summer. Link each piece to a clear sales moment.
- Leave room open: set aside part of your budget for adjustments based on 2026 sales, so you can respond to your own figures.
- Choose your size split deliberately: look at your own sales data per size rather than sticking to an even distribution.
- Check quality per item: ask for specifications and, for quality labels, the certificate for each item.
- Build arrival into your planning: put the indicated arrival period in your calendar and schedule photography and webshop data around it.
Differences by type of customer
Retail: think in terms of shelf moments. Commit to the basics, plan seasonal pieces by period and make sure add-on products such as pillows, molton and mattress protectors move in step with your main items.
Webshops: you need time for images, copy and filters. By ordering earlier, you can have your product pages ready before the items arrive and benefit from a calmer launch rhythm.
Hotels: they are looking for continuity. Commit to the quality you want to keep buying, and work out your laundry needs and replacement cycle for 2027, so you can stay with the same line when you reorder.
Frequently asked questions
When is the right time to order for 2027?
As soon as you can analyse your 2026 sales and know your seasonal moments. The earlier your core range is settled, the more room you have left for additions.
Is pre-order suitable for small quantities?
That depends on the item. Contact your account manager to discuss what is feasible for your situation.
Can the arrival period change?
Yes, for shipments from the container, the arrival date is an indication. We therefore advise planning with a margin and requesting the latest status for each item.
Would you like to plan your 2027 collection with foresight? Apply for an account with MPS Textiles as a retailer, webshop or hotel buyer. We are happy to help you think through your range, seasonal planning and advance buying.
