Custom Suit for the European Market in Pique Knit with Padding and Wadding for Nordic Outdoor Programmes

Custom Suit for the European Market — Pique Knit with Padding and Wadding

We supply suit 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: Pique Knit at 280-320 gsm, with restricted-substance screening and documentation prepared for the destination market. Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per colour and ship to Hamburg or Gdańsk.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, and color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. We fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — then prepare EU GPSR with CE documentation where the line is PPE so the goods clear customs and pass buyer audit without a second round of testing.

Specification

What European buyers can customise

• Enzyme Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Pique Knit, 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. Pique Knit-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 padding and wadding 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 OEKO-TEX Standard 100 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 Hamburg or Gdańsk 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 suit 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.

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 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 3 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.

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.