Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market in Recycled Polyester (rPET) with Garment Dyeing for EU Retail Chains

Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market — Recycled Polyester (rPET) with Garment Dyeing

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: Recycled Polyester (rPET) at 340-420 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, and packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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

• Quilting — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), 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. Recycled Polyester (rPET)-spec prototype graded to EU kids 92-176
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with garment dyeing 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 EU GPSR technical documentation 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 sock & stocking batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

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 3 days each.

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.

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.

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.

Start your European programme

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