Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market in Brushed Fleece with Enzyme Wash for European Hospitality Groups

Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market — Brushed Fleece with Enzyme Wash

We supply sock & stocking to European buyers built for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers. Cloth weight, fibre composition and finish are specified for the season and the standard before price: Brushed Fleece at 340-420 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per colour and ship to Genoa or Valencia.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, and long lead times that miss the selling season. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare EU GPSR with labelling in the destination language so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.

Specification

What European buyers can customise

• Custom Zip Puller — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
• Padding and Wadding — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tonal Embroidery — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Brushed Fleece, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers
2. Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
3. Brushed Fleece-spec prototype graded to EU 34-52
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with enzyme wash applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing to EU carton specification

Sustainability and documentation

European buyers are asked for evidence, not assurances. We can supply EN ISO 20471 high-visibility class documentation, recycled-content claims with transaction certificates where the fibre qualifies, and test reports from accredited labs. Fibre composition, care symbols and country of origin are printed in the languages your market requires, and the technical file is held for reorders.

Delivery, duty and VAT

Shipments move to Genoa or Valencia under EXW, FOB, CIF or DDP. For EU and UK destinations we quote landed cost including duty and import VAT, and provide the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance. Reorders draw on the approved specification held on file, which keeps sock & stocking batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

How is shipping handled?

We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.

What file formats do you need for artwork?

Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 500 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.

Start your European programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.