Custom Suit for the European Market in Gabardine with Garment Dyeing for UK and Irish Workwear Buyers

Custom Suit for the European Market — Gabardine with Garment Dyeing

We supply suit 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: Gabardine 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 Hamburg or Gdańsk.

European programmes fail on paperwork more often than on product: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, and packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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

• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Gabardine, 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. Gabardine-spec prototype graded to EU kids 92-176
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with garment dyeing 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 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 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 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.

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for EN 11612 heat and flame protection, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

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

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