Custom Sports Wear for the European Market in Merino Wool with Hangtag and Packaging for Nordic Outdoor Programmes

Custom Sports Wear for the European Market — Merino Wool with Hangtag and Packaging

We supply sports wear 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 340-420 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 500 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 suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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

• Piece Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Merino Wool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — 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 UK 8-20
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with hangtag and packaging 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 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 sports wear batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

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 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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 10 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.

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

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.