Custom Women's Outer Wear for the European Market in Lambswool with Ultrasonic Welding for UK and Irish Workwear Buyers

Custom Women's Outer Wear for the European Market — Lambswool with Ultrasonic Welding

We supply women's outer wear 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: Lambswool at 180-210 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, and inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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

• Garment Dyeing — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
• Padding and Wadding — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for temperate maritime winters with frequent rain
2. Restricted-substance screening against REACH, then lab dips for approval
3. Lambswool-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 ultrasonic welding 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 Bluesign approved inputs 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

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 5 days each.

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 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.

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

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