Gleemium Fashion vs Fabricoz: Which Is Best to Buy Salwar Kameez in Australia?
Summary
If you search for a salwar kameez in Australia, two names keep coming up: Gleemium Fashion, based in Perth, and Fabricoz, based in Sydney. Both price in Australian dollars, both ship free, and both sell hundreds of suits. On the surface they look interchangeable.
They are not. They run on two different models. Gleemium Fashion sells finished, ready-sized suits at a lower price point. Fabricoz sells fabric that it stitches to order — to a standard size or to your own measurements — at a higher one. That difference decides what you pay, when it arrives and, most of all, what happens if it does not fit.
Rather than rate them on a list of features, this guide puts a real order through both shops and reads the receipts. Every figure comes from each shop's own product data and published policies, checked on 25–26 September 2026, and is listed at the end.
Short answer — which is best to buy salwar kameez in Australia? For most buyers, Gleemium Fashion. Its suits are priced lower — a median of A$89 against A$155 at Fabricoz before stitching — with no stitching surcharge, free delivery, and a 14-day refund on ready-to-ship pieces. Choose Fabricoz instead if you need a suit made to your exact measurements, want a specific Pakistani designer label, or want unstitched fabric for your own tailor.
This Article Covers
- Two shops, two business models — in one table
- The receipt test: the same style of suit ordered from both
- The price map: where each shop's stock actually sits
- The fine print, translated into plain English
- Three buyers, three different answers
- Where Fabricoz beats us — stated plainly
- Fabric and style mix, and what suits Australian weather
- A five-point checklist before you order
- Frequently asked questions
Key Takeaways
- Gleemium Fashion is the lower-priced shop by a wide margin. Median suit price A$89 against A$155 at Fabricoz, before Fabricoz adds A$10–A$15 for stitching. [1][5][6]
- 79 Gleemium Fashion suits are A$75 or under. Fabricoz has none — its cheapest in-stock suit starts at A$81 as unstitched fabric. [1][5]
- No stitching charge at Gleemium Fashion. Suits are sold finished and sized. At Fabricoz, standard-size stitching adds A$10 and custom-size stitching A$15. [1][6]
- 112 Gleemium Fashion suits are held in Australia and arrive in 5–8 business days on free delivery. A stitched Fabricoz suit is delivered in 2–3 weeks on the free option. [2][7]
- The returns gap is the biggest difference. Gleemium Fashion refunds ready-to-ship suits within 14 days, less a 10% restocking fee. Fabricoz's policy states that on stitched salwar kameez "only the stitching fee included in the order is eligible for a refund". [3][8]
- Fabricoz wins on fit and range. It carries about four times as many suits (1,192 in stock), stitches to your own measurements for A$15, and includes a dupatta on 1,189 of them. [5][6]
- Both ship free — Gleemium Fashion Australia-wide with no minimum, Fabricoz across Australia and New Zealand, with a possible A$15–A$25 charge for regional areas. [2][7]
Two Shops, Two Business Models
| Gleemium Fashion | Fabricoz | |
|---|---|---|
| What you buy | A finished suit, already stitched and sized | Fabric, stitched to order — or left unstitched |
| Based | Perth, WA | Sydney, NSW |
| Suits in stock | 303 (112 held in Australia, 191 made to order) | 1,192 |
| Price range | A$40 – A$260 | A$81 – A$235 as fabric, plus A$10–A$15 stitching |
| Median price | A$89 | A$155 before stitching |
| Sizing | 34 to 62, plus XS to 6XL | Standard 30 to 48, or custom to your measurements |
| Delivery | Free, 5–8 business days on Australian stock | Free, 2–3 weeks stitched; 1 week for +A$20 |
| Returns | 14 days, refund less 10% on ready-to-ship | 7 days; stitched suits refund the stitching fee only |
Everything else in this guide follows from the first row. A finished suit is cheaper and faster, and can be returned. A made-to-order suit fits better, but once it is cut to you it is very hard to hand back.
The Receipt Test
The fairest way to compare two shops is to order the same thing from both. We picked the same style — an embroidered georgette Anarkali suit with a dupatta — and priced it at each shop as a customer would, using the standard free delivery option and, at Fabricoz, the cheapest stitching option. At Fabricoz we chose the cheapest georgette Anarkali it lists, so the comparison leans in its favour.
GLEEMIUM FASHION
Fox Georgette Anarkali Set with Fancy Dupatta
FABRICOZ
Purple Georgette Embroidery – Anarkali Suit
* Gleemium Fashion: A$80 less the 10% restocking fee; return postage is paid by the customer. ** Fabricoz: its policy states that for stitched salwar kameez "only the stitching fee included in the order is eligible for a refund" — on this order, the A$10 stitching fee. Want it within a week from Fabricoz? The urgent option adds A$20, taking the total to A$141. [1][2][3][6][7][8]
What the receipts show: for the same style of suit, Gleemium Fashion costs A$41 less, arrives about two weeks sooner, and leaves you with A$72 rather than A$10 if it turns out wrong. That is the core case for Gleemium Fashion, and it holds across most of the two catalogues — as the price map below shows.
The Fabricoz suit has one real advantage on this receipt: for another A$5 it could be stitched to your own measurements rather than a standard size, which may mean it never needs returning at all. That trade-off — better fit against a much weaker refund — is the whole decision.
The Price Map
One receipt can be unrepresentative, so here is where every in-stock suit at each shop sits by price. Fabricoz prices are the fabric price, before stitching is added.
| Price band (AUD) | Gleemium Fashion | Fabricoz |
|---|---|---|
| A$50 or under | 8 | 0 |
| A$51 – A$75 | 71 | 0 |
| A$76 – A$100 | 147 | 12 |
| A$101 – A$150 | 47 | 507 |
| A$151 and above | 30 | 673 |
| Median | A$89 | A$155 (+A$10–A$15 stitching) |
The two shops barely overlap. Three quarters of Gleemium Fashion's suits (226 of 303) are A$100 or less. At Fabricoz, 99% (1,180 of 1,192) are above A$100 before stitching, and more than half are above A$150.
Put simply: if your budget is under A$100, Fabricoz has 12 options and Gleemium Fashion has 226. If your budget is A$150 or more, Fabricoz has far more choice. Most everyday, festival and Eid buying sits in the first group. [1][5]
The Fine Print, Translated
Both shops publish their policies. Here are the clauses that matter most, quoted exactly, with what they mean for you.
Gleemium Fashion
We have a 14-day return policy, which means you have 14 days after receiving your item to request a return.
In plain English: two weeks from delivery to decide, on ready-to-ship suits. [3]
A 10% restocking fee applies to accepted returns and will be deducted from your refund.
In plain English: on an A$80 suit you get A$72 back, and you pay the postage to return it. Damaged or incorrect items are exempt from the fee. [3]
Custom or personalised products (such as special orders or made-to-order items)are listed as non-returnable.
In plain English: the 191 suits on our made-to-order tier cannot be returned for a change of mind — only the 112 held in Australia can. Check which a listing is before you buy; the product page states "made to order" in the delivery estimate. [1][3]
In-Stock Items Standard Delivery — FREE Australia-wide: 5–8 business days.
In plain English: no minimum spend and no postage on Australian stock. Made-to-order suits are also free, at 10–14 business days. [2]
Fabricoz
For any standard or custom stitched items, such as blouses, lehengas, and salwar kameez, only the stitching fee included in the order is eligible for a refund.
In plain English: read as written, once a suit has been stitched — to a standard size or to your measurements — returning it refunds the A$10 or A$15 stitching fee, not the suit. If you are unsure whether you will like it, this is the clause to weigh. [8]
All items must be returned back to us within 7 days of your order delivery.…
Returns in Australia are free for all eligible items.
In plain English: a one-week window, but a free return where the item qualifies — which in practice means unstitched fabric. [8]
you can choose to cancel products, only if done within 12 hours of placing it. Note that the urgent orders cannot be cancelled
In plain English: half a day to change your mind after ordering, because cutting and stitching start straight away. [8]
Regular orders are delivered in 2-3 weeks. Urgent orders are delivered in 1-2 week.…
Unstitched fabric & Jewellery items are shipped in 1-2 days.
In plain English: a stitched suit is a fortnight or more away on the free option. Unstitched fabric is quick. Product pages also show a shorter "Ships in: 1 Week by DHL" figure, and an urgent option promising delivery in one week for +A$20. [6][7]
If you address falls under regional or remote area … it will take 4-5 days extra for delivery and we might charge $15-$25
In plain English: free shipping has an exception for regional addresses. [7]
Three Buyers, Three Answers
The Eid, Diwali or party buyer — budget A$60 to A$100, needs it this month
Go with Gleemium Fashion. This is where the price map is most one-sided: 218 Gleemium Fashion suits sit between A$51 and A$100, against 12 at Fabricoz. Pick from the 112 suits held in Australia and it arrives in 5–8 business days, with 14 days to return it if the colour or fit is not right. That is the combination Fabricoz cannot match at this budget.
The between-sizes buyer — standard sizes never fit
Go with Fabricoz, and allow three weeks. Custom-size stitching to your own body measurements costs A$15 and comes with Fabricoz's "Perfect Fitting Guarantee". Measure carefully and exactly, because you will be committed once stitching begins. If you are between two standard sizes and would rather keep the option to return, Gleemium Fashion's sizes run 34 to 62 plus XS to 6XL — check the individual listing, as ready-to-ship pieces often have only one or two sizes left.
The buyer with a tailor, or hunting a specific Pakistani label
Go with Fabricoz. 1,123 of its suits can be bought as unstitched fabric, which ships in 1–2 days and is the part of its range with a meaningful return. It also carries named Pakistani labels — Adan Libas, Maryams, Ramsha, Tawakkal and more — which Gleemium Fashion does not stock.
Where Fabricoz Beats Us
An honest comparison has to say where the other shop wins. Fabricoz is ahead on five things:
- Range. 1,192 suits in stock against our 303 — roughly four times the choice.
- Made-to-measure fit. Custom stitching to your own measurements for A$15, on every suit. We sell standard sizes only.
- Unstitched fabric. 1,123 suits available as fabric only, shipped in 1–2 days. We do not sell unstitched suit fabric.
- The dupatta. Included on 1,189 of 1,192 Fabricoz listings. At Gleemium Fashion it is mentioned on 242 of 303 — check each listing.
- Smaller sizes. Standard stitching starts at size 30; ours starts at 34.
And one thing about us you should know: 191 of our 303 suits are made to order, at 10–14 business days and not returnable for a change of mind. Our speed and returns advantage applies to the 112 held in Australia. The product page tells you which is which. [1][3][5][6]
Fabric and Style Mix
| Gleemium Fashion | Fabricoz | |
|---|---|---|
| Cotton, lawn, chanderi, linen | 76 suits — median A$85 | 157 suits — median A$158 |
| Georgette and chiffon | 39 by title | 364 |
| Silk, organza, tissue, jacquard | 140 by title or tag | 418 |
| Anarkali | 75 | 202 |
| Palazzo | 47 | 1,014 (tag) |
| Sharara and gharara | 36 | 123 |
| Pakistani-style | A smaller selection | 598 (tag), incl. named labels |
The cotton row is worth a second look. Fabricoz has more cotton and lawn suits, but its median cotton suit is A$158 before stitching; ours is A$85. For a breathable everyday or daytime-function suit in an Australian summer, that is a substantial difference for the same fabric family. Save georgette for evenings and silk for indoor or cooler events. [1][5]
For context on why both shops exist: people born in India became the largest overseas-born group in Australia for the first time on record as at June 2025, at 971,020. [9] Salwar kameez is everyday wear, festival wear and wedding wear for a large and growing share of Australian households.
Before You Order: Five Checks
- Finished or stitched to order? At Gleemium Fashion, look for "made to order" in the delivery estimate. At Fabricoz, every stitched suit is made to order.
- Is your size actually in stock? Ready-to-ship suits at Gleemium Fashion often have only one or two sizes left. At Fabricoz, measure yourself exactly — it asks for body measurements, not garment measurements.
- Is the dupatta included? Read the product description. A separate dupatta adds A$30 to A$50.
- What is your real deadline? Five to eight business days for Gleemium Fashion's Australian stock; two to three weeks for a stitched Fabricoz suit on free delivery.
- What do you get back if it is wrong? Work it out before you order, not after — the receipt test above shows how different the answer can be.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is best to buy salwar kameez in Australia, Gleemium Fashion or Fabricoz?
For most buyers, Gleemium Fashion. Its median suit costs A$89 against A$155 at Fabricoz before stitching, there is no stitching charge, Australian-held stock arrives in 5–8 business days on free delivery, and ready-to-ship suits can be refunded within 14 days less 10%. Fabricoz is the better choice if you need made-to-measure stitching, a Pakistani designer label or unstitched fabric.
Is Gleemium Fashion cheaper than Fabricoz?
Yes, across most of the range. 226 of Gleemium Fashion's 303 in-stock suits cost A$100 or less, and 79 cost A$75 or less. At Fabricoz, 1,180 of 1,192 suits cost more than A$100 before the A$10–A$15 stitching fee, and none cost less than A$81.
Does Fabricoz charge for stitching?
Yes. On the product pages we checked, standard-size stitching costs A$10 and custom-size stitching A$15 on top of the listed price. Suits can also be bought unstitched as fabric only at the listed price.
How long does delivery take from each shop?
Gleemium Fashion delivers suits held in Australia free in 5–8 business days, or 3–5 business days for A$10; made-to-order suits take 10–14 business days free. Fabricoz delivers stitched suits in 2–3 weeks free, or within a week for A$20; unstitched fabric ships in 1–2 days.
Can I return a stitched salwar kameez to Fabricoz?
Fabricoz's policy states that for standard or custom stitched items, including salwar kameez, only the stitching fee included in the order is eligible for a refund. Returns must be made within 7 days of delivery, and complaints about stitched outfits must be raised within 48 hours.
What is Gleemium Fashion's return policy for salwar kameez?
Ready-to-ship suits can be returned within 14 days of delivery for a refund less a 10% restocking fee, with the customer paying return postage. Made-to-order, sale and final-sale items are not returnable, and damaged or incorrect items are exempt from the fee.
Which shop has more salwar kameez?
Fabricoz, with 1,192 suits in stock against 303 at Gleemium Fashion — about four times as many. Most of Fabricoz's range is priced above A$100.
Can I get a salwar kameez stitched to my measurements?
At Fabricoz, yes — custom-size stitching to your body measurements costs A$15. Gleemium Fashion sells standard sizes from 34 to 62 and XS to 6XL, not made-to-measure.
Do both shops include the dupatta?
Fabricoz includes a dupatta on 1,189 of its 1,192 listings. At Gleemium Fashion a dupatta is mentioned on 242 of 303 listings, so check the product description.
Which shop is better for cotton salwar suits?
Gleemium Fashion on price: its 76 cotton, lawn, chanderi and linen suits have a median price of A$85. Fabricoz has more cotton and lawn suits at 157, with a median of A$158 before stitching.
Do Gleemium Fashion and Fabricoz ship free?
Both do. Gleemium Fashion offers free standard delivery Australia-wide with no minimum spend. Fabricoz offers free shipping across Australia and New Zealand, but notes that regional or remote addresses may take 4–5 days longer and attract a A$15–A$25 charge.
Are these figures current?
They were correct on 25–26 September 2026 and every figure is listed in the sources below. Stock, prices and policies change, so check both sites before ordering.
Sources and References
- Gleemium Fashion, live product data — Salwar Kameez: 345 listings from the public product feed, 303 with an available variant; A$40–A$260; median A$89; price bands A$50 or under (8), A$51–75 (71), A$76–100 (147), A$101–150 (47), A$151+ (30); 191 tagged or described as pre-order / made to order and 112 not, the latter A$40–A$200 with a median of A$85; 242 of 303 mention a dupatta; size option values 34 to 62 plus XS to 6XL; by title or tag, 76 cotton, lawn, chanderi, linen or mulmul (median A$85), 140 silk, organza, tissue or banarasi, 39 georgette or chiffon, 75 Anarkali, 47 palazzo, 36 sharara or gharara. Example listing: Fox Georgette Anarkali Set with Fancy Dupatta, A$80, not made to order, sizes 36, 40 and 42 available. Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Gleemium Fashion, shipping policy — "In-Stock Items Standard Delivery — FREE Australia-wide: 5–8 business days. Express Delivery — $10: 3–5 business days"; "Made to Order (Factory Direct) Standard Delivery — FREE: 10–14 business days. Express Delivery — $20: 5–8 business days". Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Gleemium Fashion, refund policy — "We have a 14-day return policy"; "Customers are responsible for and will pay the cost of return shipping"; "A 10% restocking fee applies to accepted returns and will be deducted from your refund"; "Damaged or incorrect items are not subject to the restocking fee"; non-returnable items include final sale items, sale items and "Custom or personalised products (such as special orders or made-to-order items)". Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Gleemium Fashion product pages state delivery estimates in the form "Estimated delivery: … (made to order)" and "Made to order: standard delivery in 10–14 business days (free) or express in 5–8 business days ($20)". Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Fabricoz, live product data — Salwar Kameez: 1,192 listings from the public product feed, all with an available variant; A$81–A$235; median A$155; price bands A$76–100 (12), A$101–150 (507), A$151+ (673), none at A$75 or under; prices confirmed as AUD before and after selecting Australia; all 1,192 tagged Custom-Stitch, Standard-Stitch, Custom-Sizes and Size-30 to Size-48; 1,123 tagged Fabric-Only; 1,189 descriptions mention a dupatta; top fabric stated in description: silk 418, georgette or chiffon 364, cotton or lawn 157 by title or description (median A$158); style tags include Palazzo (1,014), Pakistani (598), Indian (594), Straight (205), Anarkali (202), Lawn (155), Sharara (123); vendors include Vinay, Aashirwad, Tawakkal, Ramsha, Noors, Adan-Libas and Maryams. Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Fabricoz, product pages — Purple Georgette Embroidery – Anarkali Suit (A$111, the lowest-priced georgette Anarkali in the collection) and Olive Green Jacquard Silk Zari Straight Cut (A$134): stitching options "Unstitched - Fabric only", "Standard Size Stitching (+ AU$ 10)", "Custom Size Stitching (+ AU$ 15)"; delivery options "Standard: Deliver in 2-3 weeks (Free)" and "URGENT: Deliver in 1 week (+ $20)"; "Ships in: 1 Week by DHL"; "PERFECT FITTING GUARANTEE"; "Fabricoz Australia - an Australian company based in Sydney". Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Fabricoz, shipping policy — "We offer FREE Shipping on all orders and deliver across Australia & NZ"; "WITH STITCHING (Standard or Custom): Regular orders are delivered in 2-3 weeks. Urgent orders are delivered in 1-2 week"; "Unstitched fabric & Jewellery items are shipped in 1-2 days"; "If you address falls under regional or remote area as per our shipping partners then it will take 4-5 days extra for delivery and we might charge $15-$25 based on your order size & weight". Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Fabricoz, cancellation and returns policy — "All items must be returned back to us within 7 days of your order delivery"; "Returns in Australia are free for all eligible items"; "For any standard or custom stitched items, such as blouses, lehengas, and salwar kameez, only the stitching fee included in the order is eligible for a refund"; "you can choose to cancel products, only if done within 12 hours of placing it. Note that the urgent orders cannot be cancelled"; "Please reach out to us within 48 hours of receiving the order for reporting any complaints with regards to the stitched outfits. For unstitched outfits, dresses and Jewelry items, reach out to us within 1 week"; "Our domestic return address is in Sydney". Accessed 26 September 2026.
- Australian Bureau of Statistics, Australia's population by country of birth, reference period June 2025 — "Those born in India (971,020) were the largest group born overseas for the first time on record". Accessed 25 September 2026.
Shop Salwar Kameez at Gleemium Fashion
303 suits from A$40, finished and sized with no stitching charge, priced in Australian dollars. Free delivery across Australia, 5–8 business days on our Australian stock, and 14 days to return ready-to-ship suits. Browse Salwar Kameez, Anarkali Suits, Palazzo Suits, Sharara Suits or Punjabi Suits.
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