Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market — Cotton-Poly Blend with Woven Label
We supply sock & stocking 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: Cotton-Poly Blend at 220-260 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per colour and ship to Genoa or Valencia.
European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare EU GPSR with labelling in the destination language so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.
Specification
| Product | Sock & Stocking |
|---|---|
| Market | Southern Europe |
| Base fabric | Cotton-Poly Blend (220-260 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Woven Label |
| Climate notes | Built for alpine conditions with rapid weather swings |
| Size range | Custom grading for EU fit blocks |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | EU GPSR with labelling in the destination language; REACH SVHC screening |
| Labelling | Multilingual fibre composition and care labelling |
| Ship to | Genoa or Valencia |
What European buyers can customise
- Quilting — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for alpine conditions with rapid weather swings
- Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
- Cotton-Poly Blend-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for EU fit blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with woven label applied under controlled settings
- 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 REACH SVHC screening 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 Genoa or Valencia 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
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for REACH SVHC screening, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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 5 days each.
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.
