Walk-in Shower
China Factory · OEM / ODM
Walk-in Shower Manufacturer & Supplier
Wholesale Walk-in Shower Screens from China
35+
COUNTRIES SERVED
2006
PRODUCING & EXPORTING SINCE
15+
YEARS IN SHOWER ENCLOSURES
6 / 8mm
TEMPERED SAFETY GLASS
SanchBathroom is a China-based walk-in shower manufacturer and supplier working with distributors, wholesalers, importers, hotel groups and bathroom retailers in more than 35 countries. We have been producing and exporting bathroom products since 2006, and walk-in shower screens have become one of our core categories — a natural extension of the shower enclosure business we have built over 15+ years.
Our range covers the full spectrum of open-access showering: single fixed panels, fixed panel plus return screen, walk-in screens with support bars, hinged walk-in doors, wet room glass panels, and straight or hinged bath screens. Glass is available in 6mm and 8mm tempered safety glass, with clear, grey tinted, patterned and mosaic finishes, framed in polished chrome, matt black or brushed finishes depending on the design language of your market.
Whether you need a container of standard walk-in screens for a retail programme, a custom-size frameless panel for a hotel wet room specification, or a private-label walk-in shower line under your own brand, our production team, in-house glass processing lines and export department are set up to handle it. This page explains what we make, how the products are built, how to choose the right configuration for your market, and how ordering works — so you can evaluate us as a supplier without a lengthy back-and-forth.
Why Distributors and Wholesalers Choose SANCH as Their Walk-in Shower Supplier
Sourcing a walk-in shower supplier is rarely just about price. Buyers in this category are managing glass breakage risk, installation complaints, container utilisation and repeat-order consistency. The suppliers that survive long-term relationships are the ones that are predictable. Here is what we bring to that equation:
Manufacturing depth in the right category
We have been producing and exporting bathroom products since 2006, with walk-in shower screens, shower enclosures, shower cabins and bath screens all made in the same facility. That means shared glass processing, shared hardware sourcing and shared quality standards across your entire shower range, rather than three suppliers with three different tolerances.
Production scale and process control
Our factory in Hangzhou covers 15,000 m² and employs 50+ people, with in-house glass cutting, edge polishing, drilling, tempering and oven lines. Because tempering happens on site, we control the glass quality instead of relying on an outside processor's schedule.
Quality management built around export requirements
Glass is produced to comply with EN 12150 for thermally toughened safety glass, and our enclosures are manufactured to comply with EN 14428:2015+A1:2018. We can supply test reports and glass specification sheets with shipments, and we work with buyers who need CE marking documentation for European markets or ANSI Z97.1 / AS/NZS 2208 alignment for North American and Oceanian markets.
Responsive communication
Inquiries are answered within 24 hours on business days. Each account is handled by a dedicated contact who knows your specifications, packaging requirements and previous orders — not a shared inbox.
Reliable container schedules
Standard products ship within 30 days, and we consolidate monthly container shipments so repeat wholesale orders stay on schedule instead of drifting.
OEM/ODM flexibility
Private moulds, custom dimensions, custom glass patterns, custom profile colours and branded packaging are all available, which matters if you want to build a differentiated walk-in shower line rather than resell catalogue items.
What a Walk-in Shower Is — and Why the Category Is Growing
A walk-in shower is an open-access showering solution built around one or more fixed glass panels, with no door, or with a hinged panel that opens outward. Instead of enclosing the user in a cubicle, a walk-in screen shields the spray zone from the rest of the bathroom while leaving the entry side completely open. The result is a showering area that feels larger, is easier to clean, and is accessible without stepping over a door frame or a high tray lip.
GROWTH DRIVER 01
Small bathrooms and en-suites
A single fixed panel along one side of a shower zone costs far less floor space than a corner cubicle, and it removes the swing clearance a hinged door needs. For compact urban apartments and renovation projects where the bathroom is 4–6 m², a walk-in screen is often the only way to fit a comfortable shower.
GROWTH DRIVER 02
Wet room and level-access specifications
Because there is no door track or tray upstand on the entry side, walk-in panels are the standard choice for level-access wet rooms, accessible bathrooms, and hospitality projects targeting step-free design.
GROWTH DRIVER 03
Design-led and premium residential work
Frameless or minimal-hardware walk-in screens with 8mm or 10mm glass read as architectural rather than as a bathroom product, which is why they appear so often in boutique hotels, show apartments and high-end residential refurbishment.
The trade-off buyers need to plan for is water containment. An open side means spray can escape, so the panel width, the position of the shower outlet, the floor fall and the drainage layout all have to work together. This is exactly where a supplier's technical input matters — a screen that is 100mm too narrow will generate installation complaints no matter how good the glass is. Our team routinely reviews panel width against shower position and floor slope before confirming an order.
Walk-in Shower Types and Configurations We Manufacture
No single configuration fits every bathroom layout or price point, so our walk-in range is organised around the way the screen is actually installed. These are the configurations buyers request most often:
CONFIGURATION 01
Single fixed panel walk-in screens
One panel of tempered glass fixed to the wall with a profile or clamps, shielding the shower outlet. This is the simplest and most cost-effective configuration, and the most popular for retail and DIY programmes. Available frameless with wall profiles or stabilising bars, or fully framed.
CONFIGURATION 02
Fixed panel with return screen
A fixed front panel plus a shorter return panel at 90°, forming an L-shaped shield. This gives noticeably better water containment than a single panel and is the standard specification for shower zones positioned along a wall rather than in a corner.
CONFIGURATION 03
Walk-in screens with support bar or support arm
A stainless steel support bar runs from the top of the glass to the opposite wall, or a support arm ties the panel back to the wall. These are essential for frameless panels above roughly 1200mm width, where glass alone cannot resist movement. Support bars also let you specify taller panels without adding a full frame.
CONFIGURATION 04
Hinged walk-in shower screens
A fixed section plus a hinged panel that opens outward, giving the open feel of a walk-in while providing a closable section for splash control or for keeping the room warm. Popular in the UK and Northern European markets.
CONFIGURATION 05
Wet room glass panels
Floor-to-ceiling or tall wall-mounted panels designed for tiled wet rooms with no tray, usually 8mm or 10mm glass, often with a stabilising bar and a choice of wall profile finishes. Widths can be produced to the project's actual dimension rather than to a standard size.
CONFIGURATION 06
Bath screens (straight and hinged)
Panels mounted on the rim of a bath to convert a bath-shower into a walk-in-style shower zone. Available as fixed single panels in 6mm glass, or as hinged screens with a fixed section and a swinging section.
CONFIGURATION 07
Compact and small-bathroom solutions
Narrower panels, 800–900mm widths and reduced-height options for en-suites, cloakrooms and secondary bathrooms, where a full-size screen would dominate the room.
Each configuration can be supplied as a standard model or adapted through our OEM/ODM programme, so buyers can build a coherent range — from entry-level framed panels to premium frameless wet room screens — from a single supplier.
Frameless vs Framed vs Semi-Frameless: Choosing the Right Specification
Most sourcing decisions in this category come down to one question: how much frame does the market want to pay for? The three options are not simply good-better-best; they solve different problems.
Framed walk-in screens
Framed walk-in screens use an aluminium frame around the glass, typically with a 6mm glass panel. The frame carries the structural load, so the glass does not need to be as thick, and installation tolerances are more forgiving — which matters enormously for retail and DIY channels where the end user is not a professional fitter. Landed cost is the lowest of the three, and the range of frame finishes (white, chrome, black, brushed) makes it easy to match existing bathroom hardware. This is the right specification for volume retail, price-led markets, and rental or social housing projects.
Semi-frameless walk-in screens
Semi-frameless walk-in screens keep a wall profile and a bottom or top rail but remove the vertical frame members, exposing polished glass edges. The visual result is much closer to frameless at a moderate cost increase, and the bottom rail provides a level of water containment the fully frameless option cannot. This is usually the best value position for mid-market distributors and renovation contractors.
Frameless walk-in screens
Frameless walk-in screens use 8mm or 10mm tempered glass with only wall profiles, clamps and a support bar. There is no frame to hide an out-of-square wall, so installation quality has to be high, and the glass itself must be specified correctly — thicker glass resists deflection but weighs considerably more and requires heavier hardware. This is the premium specification for design-led residential work, boutique hotels and showroom displays, and it commands the highest margin per unit.
A practical way to decide: if your channel sells to end users who install themselves, lead with framed and semi-frameless. If your channel sells to specifiers, contractors and design studios, a frameless hero product in the range is essential even if it is not the volume seller — it establishes the quality perception for everything else you list beside it.
Glass Specifications, Materials and Safety Standards
Because a walk-in shower is a wet-area safety product, the specification matters more than the design. Our screens are built around three material systems.
Tempered safety glass
We offer 6mm and 8mm tempered glass as standard, with 10mm available for large frameless panels and wet room specifications. Thinner glass suits framed screens where the frame carries the load; heavier glass is required for frameless panels, particularly above 1200mm width or above 2000mm height. All glass is thermally toughened and tested to EN 12150, which specifies fragmentation behaviour — how the glass breaks and whether it breaks into small, blunt-edged particles rather than dangerous shards. We can supply test reports and glass specification sheets on request.
Aluminium profiles and stainless steel hardware
Wall profiles and frames are extruded aluminium with anodised or powder-coated finishes. Because a shower is a permanently humid environment, we specify corrosion-resistant grades and test finish adhesion, since peeling or bubbling profiles are one of the most common after-sales complaints in this category. Support bars, hinges, clamps and handles are stainless steel — 304 as standard, with 316 available for coastal and high-chloride environments.
Trays, seals and water containment
Where a tray is supplied, it is a reinforced acrylic or SMC tray with a textured anti-slip surface and a raised upstand on the wall sides. Magnetic or flexible PVC seals run along the panel edges and the bottom, and the wall profile incorporates a water deflector so that run-off is directed back into the shower zone rather than onto the bathroom floor.
Optional upgrades that can be specified at the OEM stage include low-iron ultra-clear glass for a truly colourless finish, anti-limescale or easy-clean hydrophobic coatings, tinted glass in grey, bronze or green, printed and patterned glass for privacy (including mosaic and reed patterns), heat-soak testing for reduced spontaneous breakage risk, and Safety Film / laminated options for projects with enhanced safety requirements.
Complete Solutions by Application: Residential, Hospitality and Commercial Projects
Our walk-in showers are produced for three main channels, and each has a different definition of "good".
CHANNEL 01
Residential and DIY retail
The priority is straightforward installation, forgiving tolerances and packaging that survives palletised distribution. Framed and semi-frameless screens in standard widths, with pre-assembled hardware kits, clear installation instructions and retail-ready cartons, are the core of this channel. We can also supply shelf-ready packaging and product photography assets so your catalogue goes live faster.
CHANNEL 02
Hospitality and hotel projects
Here the requirement is repetition: dozens or hundreds of identical units with consistent glass quality, consistent hardware action and consistent finish, delivered in phase with the construction programme. We supply framed, semi-frameless and frameless screens for hotel refurbishments, plus custom-width wet room panels for level-access rooms. Glass is often upgraded to 8mm or 10mm with easy-clean coating to reduce housekeeping labour, and hardware is specified in a single finish across the property.
CHANNEL 03
Property development and commercial fit-out
Apartment blocks, serviced apartments, student accommodation and gym or spa facilities typically need a specification that balances durability against budget across many identical bathrooms. A framed or semi-frameless panel in a standard size, with reinforced trays and anti-slip surfaces, is usually the right answer, with a frameless option reserved for show units and premium floors.
Across all three channels, the underlying requirement is the same: a walk-in shower manufacturer that can repeat the same product to the same tolerance, ship it on time, and respond quickly when a project timeline shifts. That reliability — not the lowest quote — is what keeps accounts for years.
Our Quality Control and Production Workflow
Consistency in glass products comes from catching problems early, especially for hospitality projects where dozens of identical units must install without adjustment on site. Our process is built so that defects are caught before, not after, glass is tempered or a container is loaded.
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Incoming material inspection. Float glass, aluminium billet and hardware are inspected on arrival for thickness tolerance, edge quality, surface defects and finish. Rejected material never enters the production line.
2
Cutting, edging and drilling. Glass is cut to the ordered dimension, then flat-polished and drilled on CNC lines. Hole position and edge polish quality are checked at this stage, because both directly affect how the panel sits against the wall and how the hardware seats.
3
Tempering. Panels are heated and rapidly cooled in the tempering furnace to develop surface compressive stress. Each batch is checked for flatness and for fragmentation behaviour against the EN 12150 requirement.
4
Assembly and hardware fit. Profiles, hinges, seals and handles are fitted and tested for operation — hinge action, magnetic seal closure, support bar alignment. Glass dimensions are verified against the profile before packing.
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Pre-shipment inspection. Before loading, we check quantity, dimensions, finish, hardware completeness, seal integrity and packaging. Photo records are kept for every shipment so that any claim can be traced to a specific batch, and third-party inspection (SGS, BV, TÜV or a nominated agent) can be arranged at the buyer's request.
This staged approach is what allows us to run OEM/ODM projects with custom hardware or custom glass patterns without sacrificing the dimensional consistency wholesalers rely on for repeat ordering.
Wholesale Pricing, MOQ and Shipping for Bulk Buyers
As a factory-direct walk-in shower supplier, we work on wholesale and project pricing rather than single-unit retail pricing, and we quote against the actual specification rather than publishing a misleading headline number.
Minimum order quantity
Our standard MOQ is 20–30 units per model for stocked configurations. Mixed-model orders can be combined to reach the container volume, which is how most of our distributors start. Custom sizes, custom glass patterns and private moulds carry a higher MOQ, confirmed at quotation stage.
Standard production lead time
25–30 days after deposit and artwork or drawing confirmation for standard products. OEM/ODM orders with new moulds or custom glass processing may need additional time, which we state upfront rather than revise later.
FOB shipment from Ningbo or Shanghai
Both ports are within easy reach of our Hangzhou factory, giving flexible sailing schedules and competitive freight options. We can also quote CIF or DDP depending on destination and buyer preference.
Sample units
Pre-production samples are available so your team can verify glass quality, hardware action and finish before committing. Sample cost is typically credited against the bulk order.
Container loading and packaging
Walk-in screens are packed with corner protectors, foam interleaving, edge guards and reinforced cartons sized to maximise container utilisation. We provide loading plans with unit counts per 20GP and 40HQ so you can calculate landed cost per unit accurately before ordering.
Because pricing depends on glass thickness, frame finish, size, hardware specification and order volume, we ask for your target market, typical dimensions and estimated annual volume so we can return an accurate, itemised wholesale quotation rather than a generic price list.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Walk-in Showers
What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for wholesale walk-in showers?
Our standard MOQ is 20–30 units per model for stocked configurations. Mixed models can be combined to fill a container, which is the usual starting point for new distributors. Custom dimensions, custom glass patterns and private-label projects carry a higher MOQ, confirmed at quotation stage.
Can you manufacture custom sizes and OEM branding?
Yes. Our OEM/ODM team can adapt standard models or produce to your drawings — custom panel widths and heights, custom hardware finishes, custom glass patterns, logo etching and branded packaging. We can also develop a private-label range with exclusive designs for your market.
What glass thickness and safety standards do your walk-in showers meet?
We offer 6mm and 8mm tempered safety glass as standard and 10mm for large frameless panels and wet room screens, manufactured to comply with EN 12150 for thermally toughened glass. Our shower products are produced to comply with EN 14428:2015+A1:2018, with CE marking documentation available for European buyers and alignment with ANSI Z97.1 and AS/NZS 2208 for other markets on request.
Do I need a tray for a walk-in shower?
Not necessarily. A walk-in screen can be installed on a standard shower tray, on a low-profile tray, or directly onto a tiled, tanked wet room floor with a linear or centre drain. If there is no tray, water containment depends entirely on the floor fall and drainage position, so we recommend confirming the floor layout with your installer before fixing the panel width.
What width should a walk-in shower screen be?
As a rule, the panel should cover the full width of the shower zone so spray cannot bypass the glass. For a single panel, 800–900mm suits compact enclosures, 1000–1200mm is typical for standard bathrooms, and panels over 1200mm should be specified with a support bar or support arm. Return screens of 300–500mm add meaningful containment. We review panel width against shower outlet position on every OEM enquiry.
How long does delivery take?
Standard products are produced and shipped within 25–30 days after deposit and confirmation. Transit time depends on destination — typically 25–35 days to Europe, 20–30 days to North America, and 7–15 days to Australia and New Zealand. OEM/ODM orders with new tooling require additional lead time, stated at quotation.
Do you provide samples before a bulk order?
Yes, pre-production samples are available so your team can verify glass quality, hardware operation and finish. Sample cost is normally credited against the bulk order.
What after-sales support do you offer?
We provide one-on-one account management, spare parts support, and remote installation guidance by video call for complex frameless or wet room installations. Products carry a stated warranty period confirmed at order, and we respond to after-sales issues within 24 hours on business days.
Can you supply the whole bathroom, not just the walk-in screen?
Yes. Beyond walk-in showers we manufacture shower enclosures, shower cabins, bathtubs, shower panels, LED mirrors and bathroom accessories. Many of our distributors use us as a one-stop bathroom supplier to consolidate containers and reduce supplier management overhead.
Do you work with hotels and commercial projects?
Yes. We regularly supply hotel groups, serviced apartment operators, developers and contractors with multi-unit specifications — consistent glass quality, consistent hardware and finish, phased delivery and project-specific documentation. Send us the specification and unit count and we will prepare a project quote.
Partner with a Reliable Walk-in Shower Manufacturer Today
If you are evaluating walk-in shower manufacturers and suppliers for a new wholesale account, a private-label launch, a hotel refurbishment or a residential development, we welcome the opportunity to quote. Send us your target sizes, glass thickness and frame finish preferences, order volume and destination port, and our team will respond within 24 hours with a detailed, project-specific proposal — including specification recommendations, MOQ, lead time, packaging details and an itemised FOB price.
You are also welcome to visit our factory in Hangzhou, 15 minutes from Xiaoshan International Airport. Seeing the glass processing lines and the tempering furnace is the fastest way to judge whether a supplier can actually deliver what the catalogue promises.
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