Custom Sports Wear for the European Market — Combed Cotton with Pleating
We supply sports wear to European buyers built for continental winters well below freezing. Cloth weight, fibre composition and finish are specified for the season and the standard before price: Combed Cotton at 340-420 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per colour and ship to Felixstowe or Dublin.
European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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 | Sports Wear |
|---|---|
| Market | the United Kingdom and Ireland |
| Base fabric | Combed Cotton (340-420 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Pleating |
| Climate notes | Built for continental winters well below freezing |
| Size range | EU S-4XL |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | UKCA marking and UK REACH registration; EN 11612 heat and flame protection |
| Labelling | Multilingual fibre composition and care labelling |
| Ship to | Felixstowe or Dublin |
What European buyers can customise
- Garment Dyeing — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Padding and Wadding — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for continental winters well below freezing
- Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
- Combed Cotton-spec prototype graded to EU S-4XL
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with pleating 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 11612 heat and flame protection 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 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 300 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 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 4 days each.
Start your European programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.







