Custom Sweater for the European Market in Merino Wool with Padding and Wadding for Nordic Outdoor Programmes

Custom Sweater for the European Market — Merino Wool with Padding and Wadding

We supply sweater 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: Merino Wool at 280-320 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per colour and ship to Gothenburg or Aarhus.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, and long lead times that miss the selling season. 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

• Bonding Construction — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Padding and Wadding — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Merino Wool, 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. Merino Wool-spec prototype graded to EU 34-52
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with padding and wadding 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 GRS recycled content claim 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 sweater batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

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.

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 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.

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.

Start your European programme

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