Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market in Linen with Quilting for UK and Irish Workwear Buyers

Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market — Linen with Quilting

We supply sock & stocking to European buyers built for alpine conditions with rapid weather swings. Cloth weight, fibre composition and finish are specified for the season and the standard before price: Linen at 180-210 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 100 pieces per style per colour and ship to Gothenburg or Aarhus.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare Nordic Swan Ecolabel alongside REACH substance control so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.

Specification

What European buyers can customise

• Applique Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tonal Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for alpine conditions with rapid weather swings
2. Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
3. Linen-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for EU fit blocks
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with quilting 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 REACH SVHC screening 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 Gothenburg or Aarhus 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

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for REACH SVHC screening, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

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 5 days each.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 100 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 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.

Start your European programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.