Custom Sock & Stocking for the European Market — 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric with Chenille Embroidery
We supply sock & stocking to European buyers built for temperate maritime winters with frequent rain. Cloth weight, fibre composition and finish are specified for the season and the standard before price: 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric at 220-260 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, and unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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
| Product | Sock & Stocking |
|---|---|
| Market | the United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Base fabric | 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric (220-260 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Chenille Embroidery |
| Climate notes | Built for temperate maritime winters with frequent rain |
| Size range | EU S-4XL |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA marking and UK REACH registration; EN ISO 20471 high-visibility class |
| Labelling | Multilingual fibre composition and care labelling |
| Ship to | Felixstowe or Dublin |
What European buyers can customise
- Flat Embroidery — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for temperate maritime winters with frequent rain
- Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
- 3-Layer Waterproof Fabric-spec prototype graded to EU S-4XL
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with chenille embroidery 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 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 sock & stocking 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 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 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.
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.
Start your European programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
