Custom Men's Outer Wear for the European Market in Merino Wool with Flat Embroidery for UK and Irish Workwear Buyers

Custom Men's Outer Wear for the European Market — Merino Wool with Flat Embroidery

We supply men's outer wear 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: Merino Wool at 180-210 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 150 pieces per style per colour and ship to Felixstowe or Dublin.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and inconsistent sizing between production runs. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare UKCA marking and UK REACH registration so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.

Specification

What European buyers can customise

• Tonal Embroidery — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Merino Wool, 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. Merino Wool-spec prototype graded to EU 34-52
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with flat embroidery 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 Felixstowe or Dublin 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 men's outer wear batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 150 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.

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.

Can you match a specific colour?

Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.

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

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.