Short answer
A catalogue is a set of designs, usually 4 to 12, in the same fabric, style and price band, launched together by a manufacturer. Wholesale prices apply when you buy the whole catalogue.
Surat manufacturers launch new catalogues constantly, each with a name or number and printed or digital photos. Retailers and online sellers buy full catalogues so they can offer variety, and they reuse the catalogue photos to sell.
Ask whether a catalogue is a fresh launch, a running design (reproduced regularly, so reorders are possible) or an older lot. Some traders will split a catalogue or sell singles at a higher price.
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