Custom Women's Outer Wear for the European Market in Tencel Cotton Blend with Seam Sealing for Nordic Outdoor Programmes

Custom Women's Outer Wear for the European Market — Tencel Cotton Blend with Seam Sealing

We supply women's outer 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: Tencel Cotton Blend 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 Rotterdam or Antwerp.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, and no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. 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

• Stone Wash — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Cutting — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, 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. Tencel Cotton Blend-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for EU fit blocks
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with seam sealing 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 GRS recycled content claim 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 women's outer wear batches consistent across seasons.

FAQ

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.

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.

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 7 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

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