This section is only for affiliates promoting the Transaction Program (connecting buyers to platforms).
If you're only doing SKU Digitalization, skip to Section 3.
Who You're Connecting
Your Target Audience
Fashion designers and brands:
Emerging designers launching collections
Established brands sourcing new materials
Sustainable fashion entrepreneurs
Activewear and technical apparel designers
Procurement professionals:
In-house textile buyers
Design studios
Production managers
Sourcing consultants
Students and educators:
Fashion design students learning to source
Textile design students
Professors teaching sourcing
Design school programs
What They Get (Tengiva Standard)
When you refer buyers to Source Textile platforms, they access:
Fast swatch delivery: Samples in one week
All volumes: 5-meter minimums on in-stock textiles (perfect for prototyping) up to 2000+. Always 5 meters and multiples of 5.
Verified suppliers: All vetted by Tengiva
Digitalized materials: Consistent, accurate product info with professional photography
Full transparency: See MOQs, pricing, origin upfront
Global access: 160+ suppliers across 30+ countries
How to Promote (Best Practices)
Share Your Affiliate Link
Where your link works:
Source Textile Global Community
All specialized communities (Source | Colombia, Brazil, Latam, Sports & more)
Individual supplier digital showrooms
One link. Multiple platforms. Maximum reach.
Strategy 1: Write Textile Content
Create blog posts, articles, or educational content about textiles:
What you can do:
Write about specific textile types (organic cotton, performance fabrics, etc.)
Create sourcing guides for designers
Share sustainable textile information
Explain textile specifications and terminology
Use platform images (royalty-free):
Download product photos from Source Textile platforms
Use in your blog posts, articles, social media
Requirement: URL must redirect to the product page on the platform AND include your unique affiliate link
Give proper credit to the platform
Example: Blog post: "Guide to Sustainable Cotton for Activewear"
Include photos of organic cotton products from Source Textile platforms
Link each image to the product page with your affiliate link
Caption: "Organic cotton jersey available via Source Textile [affiliate link]"
Strategy 2: Social Media Content
Create reels, posts, or stories featuring textiles:
Instagram/TikTok/YouTube:
Show textiles from Source Textile platforms
Create educational content about materials
Share your sourcing process
Feature specific suppliers or materials
Using platform images/content:
Download royalty-free product photos
Create reels or carousels
Requirement: Include link to product page with your affiliate link (bio, comments, or DM)
Tag or credit the platform appropriately
Example Reel: "3 sustainable fabrics for summer collections"
Feature 3 materials from Source Textile platforms
Use platform product photos
Include affiliate link in bio
Caption: "All fabrics available via Source Textile - link in bio"
Strategy 3: Educational Content
Teach about sourcing:
For fashion educators:
Include Tengiva in course curriculum on sourcing
Demonstrate platform in class
Share affiliate link in course materials
Provide one-on-one recommendations to students
For consultants:
Recommend to clients with sourcing challenges
Create guides on finding suppliers
Host webinars on textile sourcing
Include platform access in your service offerings
For content creators:
Create YouTube tutorials on sourcing
Write guides for emerging designers
Share your sourcing journey authentically
Educate about the Tengiva standard
Strategy 4: Direct Recommendations
Personal referrals work best:
When someone mentions:
"I can't find suppliers with low minimums"
"I need sustainable fabrics for my collection"
"Traditional textile sourcing is so slow"
"I need transparent pricing from suppliers"
You can say: "I've been using Source Textile platforms - they have verified suppliers with 5-meter minimums and one-week swatch delivery. Here's my link if you want to check it out: [affiliate link]"
Be genuine: Only recommend when it genuinely solves their problem.
Strategy 5: Community Building
Build a community around sourcing:
Create:
Facebook group for emerging designers
LinkedIn community for fashion professionals
Discord server for sustainable fashion
Email newsletter about textile trends
Share:
Sourcing tips and best practices
Platform updates and new suppliers
Success stories from your referrals
Industry insights and trends
Include: Your affiliate link naturally in helpful resources
What NOT to Do
❌ Don't Spam
Mass emails to people who didn't opt in
Repeated messages to uninterested people
Generic copy-paste messages
Unsolicited DMs on social media
❌ Don't Mislead
"All suppliers respond instantly" (not guaranteed)
"Guaranteed to find perfect fabric" (depends on availability)
"Exclusive access" (platform is open to all)
Exaggerating commission potential
❌ Don't Pressure
"Limited time only!" (unless actually true)
"You'll lose out if you don't sign up now"
Following up aggressively
Making people feel obligated
Measuring Your Success
Track in your dashboard:
Clicks on your affiliate link
Account sign-ups from your referrals
In-stock purchases and commission earnings
Conversion rates and funnel metrics
What to optimize:
Which content drives most clicks?
Which audience converts best?
Which platforms work best for you?
What messaging resonates?
Experiment and adapt based on what works for your audience.
Additional Resources for Transaction Affiliates
Buyer Help Section: Access comprehensive guides for the buyers you're referring:
How to create an account
How to search for suppliers
How to order samples
How to place in-stock orders
How to request production quotes
Understanding MOQs and pricing
Link: [Buyer Help Section URL]
Use this to:
Answer questions from your referrals
Create more informed content
Understand the buyer experience
Provide better guidance
