Garments we supply in Thailand
Every garment line we supply to Thailand, with the buying facts for that line. Each link opens the Thailand page with local demand, import rules, ports, transit time and its top cities. All of Thailand →
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Cities we serve in Thailand
The garment market in Thailand
Thailand's tourism, retail and e-commerce sectors buy resortwear and fashion basics, and Bangkok's markets and wholesale districts supply the region.
Buyers here are importers in Bangkok supply retailers and online sellers; resorts and hotels buy staff uniforms and resortwear; boutiques buy printed and embroidered garments.
What buyers in Thailand look for
Buyers like lightweight cotton and linen, printed shirts, kaftans, T-shirts, polos and hotel uniforms.
Hot and humid year-round with a rainy season from May to October; peaks follow Songkran, the winter tourist season and year-end holidays.
Import rules and labelling for Thailand
Goods clear at Laem Chabang or Bangkok with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; check duty and labelling rules with your broker.
Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply). Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Jeans for Thailand
Men's, women's and kids' denim jeans in slim, regular, relaxed and straight fits with stone, enzyme and rinse washes. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: 100% cotton denim, 10–12 oz, rigid, 98% cotton / 2% elastane stretch denim, 9–11 oz and cotton-polyester blend denim for lower cost. Sizes: Waist 28–44 inches in even sizes, inseam 30, 32 and 34 inches; EU and US size charts available; kids 2–14 years and women's 26–36 inches. Colours: Indigo, mid-blue, light-blue, black, grey, ecru and seasonal colours; wash cards are sent for approval before bulk. Typically 1,200–3,000 pieces per style with a ratio of sizes and up to three washes; smaller trial orders are possible on stock designs. Lead time: 45–60 days from approved sample and fabric; 25–35 days on repeat styles. Best buying window: denim sells all year, with the strongest buying for autumn and winter in Europe and North America (orders placed March–June) and for back-to-school in Africa and the Gulf (orders placed April–July). Typical buyers: wholesalers filling retail chains, fashion brands buying private-label denim and open-market traders in Africa and the Gulf.
Shirts for Thailand
Formal and casual cotton shirts in solids, checks and stripes, in regular and slim fits for retail, uniform and wholesale buyers. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: 100% cotton poplin 100–120 GSM, cotton Oxford and pinpoint weaves and cotton-polyester blend for easy-care shirts. Sizes: Collar 14–18.5 inches or S–3XL, sleeve lengths regular and long; slim, regular and comfort fit blocks. Colours: White, blue, sky, grey, black and navy solids, plus yarn-dyed checks and stripes; custom colourways on yarn-dyed orders. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with fabric-led minimums of 1,500 metres for yarn-dyed checks. Lead time: 40–55 days from approved sample; 25–30 days on repeat poplin styles. Best buying window: formal shirts sell year-round with peaks before the new school or business year and before festive seasons. Typical buyers: corporate uniform suppliers, menswear retailers and wholesalers in Gulf and African markets.
Printed Shirts for Thailand
Resort, casual and tropical printed shirts in rayon, viscose and cotton, from short-sleeve beach shirts to full-sleeve party wear. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: rayon challis and viscose twill 100–130 GSM, cotton voile and poplin for printed shirts and cotton-polyester blends for durable prints. Sizes: S–3XL regular fit; relaxed and boxy cuts for resort shirts; kids' printed shirts 2–14 years. Colours: Print designs in 4–8 colourways per design; seasonal palettes are suggested for each market. Typically 1,000–1,500 pieces per design, with minimum 3 colourways; digital printing allows smaller runs of about 300 pieces per design at a higher unit cost. Lead time: 40–50 days including strike-off approval; digital print samples in 7–10 days. Best buying window: printed shirts sell hardest for spring and summer, beach and resort seasons, and festive weeks. Typical buyers: resort and beachwear retailers, tourist-area boutiques and online fashion sellers.
T-Shirts for Thailand
Round-neck, V-neck and printed cotton T-shirts for retail, promotion and wholesale, in single jersey and slub fabrics. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: 100% combed cotton single jersey 160–200 GSM, cotton-polyester blends 150–180 GSM and slub and melange cotton jersey. Sizes: S–3XL unisex and men's; women's XS–XL fitted; kids 2–14 years. Colours: Over 40 stock colours in reactive dye; Pantone matching available on bulk. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per colour and style, falling to 500 pieces for stock colours with simple prints. Lead time: 30–45 days including dyeing and print approval; 20–25 days on stock knit fabric. Best buying window: t-shirts sell round the year in warm markets and for spring-summer in cooler ones. Typical buyers: promotional-merchandise companies, retail chains and fast-fashion brands and wholesalers supplying street markets.
Polo T-Shirts for Thailand
Cotton pique and cotton-blend polo T-shirts for corporate uniforms, sportswear, school wear and retail, with embroidery and printing. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: 100% cotton pique 180–220 GSM, cotton-polyester pique 200–230 GSM and polyester micro-pique with moisture management. Sizes: S–5XL; women's XS–2XL; kids 4–16 years; relaxed and slim blocks. Colours: Over 30 stock colours, including navy, white, black, red, royal and bottle green; custom dyeing for corporate shades. Typically 500–1,000 pieces per colour for stock fabrics; custom shades need about 1,500 pieces. Lead time: 30–40 days including embroidery; 20 days on repeat orders. Best buying window: polos sell all year as uniforms and in summer as retail wear. Typical buyers: corporate-uniform suppliers, golf, sports and school clubs and hospitality groups and security companies.
Trousers & Cargo Pants for Thailand
Cotton chinos, formal trousers and multi-pocket cargo pants in twill, gabardine and ripstop for casual, office and work use. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: cotton twill 220–260 GSM, cotton-elastane stretch twill and polyester-viscose formal suiting. Sizes: Waist 28–46 inches, inseam 30–34 inches; S–3XL for casual cargo; EU and UK waist sizing available. Colours: Khaki, olive, navy, black, stone, grey and seasonal colours; garment-dyed and enzyme-washed options. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with at most three colours per style. Lead time: 45–55 days from approved sample. Best buying window: chinos and cargo pants peak in spring and autumn in Europe and North America. Typical buyers: menswear retailers, uniform and workwear suppliers and outdoor and utility brands.
Kurtis for Thailand
Cotton and rayon kurtis in straight, A-line, anarkali and long styles with block print, embroidery and digital print. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: cotton cambric and voile 90–120 GSM, rayon challis and viscose crepe and cotton-linen and slub cotton. Sizes: S–XXL standard, 3XL–5XL plus-size, lengths 36–48 inches; free-size short tunics for boutiques. Colours: Wide solid and print palettes with 4–6 colourways per design; festive palettes for Eid, Diwali and wedding seasons. Typically 300 pieces per design with up to 4 colours; 1,200–1,500 pieces per container order for mixed designs is common. Lead time: 30–45 days including sampling; 20–25 days on repeat designs. Best buying window: orders for Eid, Diwali, Navratri and wedding seasons are placed 3–4 months early. Typical buyers: ethnic-wear boutiques in the UK, US and Gulf, online fashion marketplaces and wholesalers supplying festive stock.
Leggings for Thailand
Cotton-lycra, churidar and ankle-length leggings in wide colour ranges for retail, wholesale and private-label brands. Thailand is one of the markets with its own page for this line.
Fabrics: cotton-lycra 95/5 jersey 200–240 GSM, viscose-lycra for soft drape and polyester-spandex for sportswear leggings. Sizes: Free size (fits S–L), XL–3XL, and numeric sizing 26–40 inches; plus-size 4XL–6XL on request. Colours: 50+ solid colours, melange and prints; dyed to Pantone in bulk. Typically 1,500–3,000 pieces per container colour mix; 500 pieces per colour for stock jersey. Lead time: 25–35 days; 20 days on repeat colours. Best buying window: leggings sell all year. Typical buyers: women's apparel wholesalers, retail chains and supermarkets and ethnic and fusion-wear boutiques.
Buyer segments in Thailand
Retail chains & stores: Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Bangkok and Chiang Mai are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.
Hospitality & tourism: Hotels, resorts and restaurants in Bangkok and Chiang Mai buy staff uniforms, polos, chef coats and resortwear, and reorder when new properties open or contracts change.
Online marketplaces & D2C brands: Online marketplaces and direct-to-consumer labels in Thailand buy private-label garments in small design runs, with photography samples, size charts and quick restocking.
Fashion brands & private label: Fashion brands and designers in Thailand source design-led cotton, linen and embroidered garments from India, using small runs to test styles before committing to larger orders.
Wholesale & trading houses: Wholesalers and trading houses in Bangkok and Chiang Mai buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics, selling on to shops and market traders across Thailand and neighbouring markets.
High-demand cities in Thailand
Bangkok: As the capital, Bangkok concentrates Thailand's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Retail buyers in Bangkok order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season. Wholesale markets in Bangkok buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans.
Rayong: Rayong is a port city where cargo from India arrives directly. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Rayong need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Institutional buyers in Rayong tender for school and corporate uniforms.
Chonburi: Chonburi is a port city where cargo from India arrives directly. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Chonburi need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Institutional buyers in Chonburi tender for school and corporate uniforms.
Samut Prakan: Samut Prakan is reached from Bangkok (Khlong Toei) after 1 day by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Samut Prakan need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Institutional buyers in Samut Prakan tender for school and corporate uniforms.
Ayutthaya: Ayutthaya is reached from Laem Chabang after 1 day by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Ayutthaya need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Institutional buyers in Ayutthaya tender for school and corporate uniforms.
Saraburi: Saraburi sits 1 day by road inland from Laem Chabang, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Saraburi clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Schools, hospitals and institutions in Saraburi order uniforms every year.
Shipping garments to Thailand
Containers leave Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva and reach Laem Chabang, Bangkok in about 10–20 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF; your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery, and we coordinate with the forwarder you name. Duties and taxes: Import duty plus VAT/GST (ASEAN-India FTA preferences may apply). Goods clear at Laem Chabang or Bangkok with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; check duty and labelling rules with your broker.
Documents with every shipment: commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and bill of lading, plus test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them. Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
Local business guide for Thailand
- Weekend
- Saturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
- Our office hours in your time
- 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Thailand working day is covered
- Country calling code
- +66 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
- Business languages
- Thai; we correspond in English
- Currency
- baht (THB); quotations in USD
- Customs system
- Thailand National Single Window
- Trade agreement with India
- ASEAN–India FTA (and the India–Thailand early-harvest scheme)
- Plan orders around
- the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close
Garments & Apparel in Thailand
FAQ
Garments for Thailand — frequently asked questions
Which garments do you supply to Thailand?
We supply 17 garment lines to Thailand, including jeans, shirts, printed shirts, t-shirts, polo t-shirts. Each line is made in bulk in your colour, size and design and shipped from India by sea.
Which cities in Thailand do you serve?
We ship to buyers across Thailand, with dedicated pages for Bangkok, Laem Chabang, Chonburi, Rayong, Hat Yai, Khon Kaen, Samut Prakan, Ayutthaya and more. Each city page has local demand, delivery route and a quote form.
How do I get a price for garments to Thailand?
Open any product link, tell us the style, quantity, colours and sizes, and we reply with a quotation on FOB, CFR or CIF terms, usually within one working day.
Can I order garments in my own colour, size and design for Thailand?
Yes. Send a reference garment, tech pack, sketch or photo and we make the garment in bulk to your colour, size and design, with your labels and packing.