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Kamil Jakimiak

Kamil Jakimiak

CEO of A&E Clothing Poland

I have worked in the used clothing industry since 2014, and since 2019 I have run A&E Clothing Poland. The Polish company builds on the experience of A&E Clothing in the United States - a business that has sourced, sorted and wholesaled used clothing since 1996.

I am responsible for the operations of our Polish sorting facility, where we sort and prepare used clothing sourced on the American market for resale. In our work we draw on the many years of experience of the A&E Clothing team in New Jersey.

Day to day I focus on developing the company, selecting assortment for wholesale customers, and organising sales and exports. Working with importers and distributors from different countries lets me understand their expectations around quality, assortment and how shipments are prepared.

On the blog I share hands-on knowledge of the wholesale used clothing trade. I cover topics such as quality assessment, matching assortment to the needs of specific markets, and organising deliveries. I draw on the experience I have gained managing the sorting facility and working with wholesale buyers every day.

Do you have questions about the published content, or want to raise a point on the substance? Write to: kamil.j@aeclothing.pl.

PVoC and Certificate of Conformity – how to prepare a container for East Africa?
07. 10.2026
6 min

PVoC and Certificate of Conformity – how to prepare a container for East Africa?

Exporting used clothing to East Africa requires not only correctly preparing the container, but also smoothly going through the procedures linked to PVoC – the…
Customs clearance of used clothing in Tanzania – TBS, the Port of Dar es Salaam and assortment selection
07. 10.2026
7 min

Customs clearance of used clothing in Tanzania – TBS, the Port of Dar es Salaam and assortment selection

Exporting used clothing to Tanzania is not just about shipping a container. It also means selecting the right assortment, preparing the documentation and clearing the…
Payment security in B2B used clothing import
07. 10.2026
9 min

Payment security in B2B used clothing import

Importing used clothing under a B2B model involves not only choosing the right supplier and an attractive price, but also the risk associated with payment.…
Incoterms in the used clothing trade - FOB, CIF, CFR, and DAP explained and who carries the risk
28. 08.2026
9 min

Incoterms in the used clothing trade - FOB, CIF, CFR, and DAP explained and who carries the risk

Incoterms are international trade rules that define the point at which risk and transport costs pass from the seller to the buyer. In the used…
How does wholesale import of used clothing from the USA to Serbia work? A low-competition market
28. 08.2026
9 min

How does wholesale import of used clothing from the USA to Serbia work? A low-competition market

Importing used clothing from the USA into Serbia involves customs clearance, since Serbia is not a member of the European Union. The goods are sourced…
Used clothing from the USA for german retail - vintage and streetwear
28. 08.2026
10 min

Used clothing from the USA for german retail - vintage and streetwear

The German used clothing market is the largest recommerce market in Western Europe, with growing demand for vintage and streetwear - segments where brands like…
How does importing used clothing (mitumba) from the USA to Kenya work?
28. 08.2026
11 min

How does importing used clothing (mitumba) from the USA to Kenya work?

Importing mitumba from the USA to Kenya requires a PVoC certificate and a Certificate of Conformity, customs clearance at the port of Mombasa, and a…
Where to sell used clothing from the USA? Market analysis for Europe and Africa
25. 08.2026
8 min

Where to sell used clothing from the USA? Market analysis for Europe and Africa

Used clothing from the USA can be an attractive export product, but success depends on choosing the right target market and understanding its specifics. Where…
5 myths about used clothing from the USA that hurt wholesalers' buying decisions
25. 08.2026
6 min

5 myths about used clothing from the USA that hurt wholesalers' buying decisions

Used clothing from the USA is in high demand among wholesalers, but many myths still surround its import. Unsorted clothing is assumed to be random,…