Custom Women's Outer Wear for the European Market in Flannel with Ribbed Cuff and Hem for Nordic Outdoor Programmes

Custom Women's Outer Wear for the European Market — Flannel with Ribbed Cuff and Hem

We supply women's outer wear to European buyers built for continental winters well below freezing. Cloth weight, fibre composition and finish are specified for the season and the standard before price: Flannel at 220-260 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 150 pieces per style per colour and ship to Rotterdam or Antwerp.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: long lead times that miss the selling season, and packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare EU GPSR and REACH compliance with multilingual labelling so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.

Specification

What European buyers can customise

• Stone Wash — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Cutting — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Flannel, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for continental winters well below freezing
2. Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
3. Flannel-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 ribbed cuff and hem 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 Rotterdam or Antwerp 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 women's outer wear batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

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.

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.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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.

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for EN ISO 20471 high-visibility class, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

Start your European programme

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