Custom Sweater for the European Market — Pima Cotton with Piece Dyeing
We supply sweater 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: Pima Cotton at 280-320 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 150 pieces per style per colour and ship to Rotterdam or Antwerp.
European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, 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
| Product | Sweater |
|---|---|
| Market | Western Europe |
| Base fabric | Pima Cotton (280-320 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Piece Dyeing |
| Climate notes | Built for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers |
| Size range | UK 8-20 |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | EU GPSR and REACH compliance with multilingual labelling; GRS recycled content claim |
| Labelling | Multilingual fibre composition and care labelling |
| Ship to | Rotterdam or Antwerp |
What European buyers can customise
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilting — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for mild Mediterranean winters and hot dry summers
- Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
- Pima Cotton-spec prototype graded to UK 8-20
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with piece dyeing 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 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 sweater batches consistent across seasons.
FAQ
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 150 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 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.
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
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.







