Garments we supply in Zambia

Zambia is landlocked, importing through Dar es Salaam, Durban and Walvis Bay, and its Copperbelt mines create steady demand for workwear, hi-vis and boots-adjacent clothing.

Buyers here are wholesalers in Lusaka and Kitwe supply retailers; mining and construction contractors buy workwear; schools and NGOs buy uniforms.

Durable workwear, coveralls, jeans, T-shirts, and school uniforms are in demand; hoodies and jackets sell in winter.

Summers are warm and wet from November to April, with a cool, dry winter from May to August. Peaks follow school terms in January, May and September, and Christmas.

Goods transit through Tanzania, South Africa or Namibia and clear with an import declaration at the border; check COMESA and SADC rules with your broker.

Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). 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.

Cotton pique and cotton-blend polo T-shirts for corporate uniforms, sportswear, school wear and retail, with embroidery and printing. Zambia 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.

How it is made: flat-knit collar and cuffs and two- or three-button placket with reinforced stitching. Customisation: logo embroidery up to 12,000 stitches and custom collar and tipping colours. Care: machine wash warm, do not bleach, tumble dry low; embroidered areas should be turned inside out.

Cotton chinos, formal trousers and multi-pocket cargo pants in twill, gabardine and ripstop for casual, office and work use. Zambia 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.

How it is made: reinforced crotch and pocket bags in poly-cotton and bartacks at pocket corners and belt loops. Customisation: own pocket and detail designs and garment dyeing and enzyme washes. Care: machine wash warm, tumble dry low, iron on medium; garment-dyed items should be washed separately the first time.

School shirts, trousers, skirts, pinafores, blazers, sweaters and PE kits made to school colours and repeat-order standards. Zambia is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: poly-cotton drill and twill 180–240 GSM, poly-viscose suiting for trousers and skirts and cotton and poly-cotton shirting 100–130 GSM. Sizes: Ages 4–18 or height-based chart in centimetres; adult sizes for staff uniforms. Colours: School shades matched by lab dip and shade-card approval; stripes and checks woven to design. Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per item per school or tender; small schools can be grouped in one order. Lead time: 45–70 days including shade approval; 30 days on repeat orders. Best buying window: orders are placed 4–5 months before term starts. Typical buyers: education authorities and tender suppliers, private schools and chains and uniform retailers.

How it is made: reinforced seams and double-stitched stress points and adjustable waistbands for growing children. Customisation: school shades and woven tartans and badge and logo embroidery. Care: machine wash warm, tumble dry low, minimal ironing; suitable for hard daily wear.

Coveralls, overalls, hi-vis vests, work shirts, trousers, aprons and corporate uniforms for industry, hospitality and healthcare. Zambia is one of the markets with its own page for this line.

Fabrics: poly-cotton drill 200–280 GSM, 100% cotton drill and twill 240–320 GSM and hi-vis polyester mesh and knit to EN ISO 20471. Sizes: S–5XL regular, tall and short fits; women's cuts available. Colours: Navy, royal, orange, grey, white, khaki and hi-vis yellow and orange; custom corporate shades. Typically 500–1,000 pieces per style; contract orders for mines or plants can be much larger. Lead time: 35–55 days; hi-vis and flame-retardant styles 45–60 days. Best buying window: industrial and hospitality uniforms are ordered through the year, with peaks at the start of contracts and fiscal years. Typical buyers: mining and oil-field contractors, construction and engineering firms and hotels, restaurants and hospitals.

How it is made: triple-stitched stress seams and reflective tape to EN ISO 20471 patterns. Customisation: company logos and name tags and custom colour blocks. Care: industrial wash at 60 °C, tumble dry, durable press finish; hi-vis garments should avoid fabric softener.

Wholesale & trading houses: Lusaka and the Copperbelt is where Zambia's wholesale garment trade is concentrated: traders buy by the carton and the container, favouring fast-moving sizes and colours at dependable prices.

Workwear & safety clothing: Contractors around Lusaka and the Copperbelt clothe whole crews at once, so workwear is ordered in size runs with logos and reflective tape applied before shipping.

Retail chains & stores: Retail chains, department stores and independent shops in Lusaka and the Copperbelt restock with imported shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear, and increasingly ask for private-label ranges.

Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms: Institutional buyers in Lusaka and the Copperbelt tender for school and corporate uniforms, and value a supplier who can reproduce the same shade, size set and embroidery for years.

Lusaka: Lusaka is the capital of Zambia. Malls, chains and independent shops in Lusaka restock with imported fashion basics. Traders in Lusaka buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Kitwe: Kitwe sits 5–7 days by road inland from Dar es Salaam, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Kitwe clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Schools, hospitals and institutions in Kitwe order uniforms every year.

Ndola: Ndola sits 5–7 days by road inland from Dar es Salaam, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Ndola clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Schools, hospitals and institutions in Ndola order uniforms every year.

Chingola: Chingola is reached from Dar es Salaam after 5–7 days by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Chingola need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts.

Solwezi: Solwezi is reached from Dar es Salaam after 6–8 days by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Solwezi need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts.

Mufulira: Mufulira is reached from Dar es Salaam after 5–7 days by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Mufulira need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts.

Kabwe: Kabwe sits 5–7 days by road inland from Dar es Salaam, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Kabwe clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Wholesale markets in Kabwe buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans.

Kafue: Kafue sits 5–7 days by road inland from Durban, where cargo from India is cleared. Contractors around Kafue clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Schools, hospitals and institutions in Kafue order uniforms every year.

Mazabuka: Mazabuka sits 5–7 days by road inland from Durban, where cargo from India is cleared. Traders in Mazabuka buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region. Malls, chains and independent shops in Mazabuka restock with imported fashion basics.

Chipata: Chipata sits 3–5 days by road inland from Nacala or Beira, where cargo from India is cleared. Traders in Chipata buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Containers leave Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva and reach Dar es Salaam / Durban in about 18–28 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF; your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery, and we coordinate with the forwarder you name. Zambia is landlocked, so cargo moves by sea to the transit port and then by road or rail. Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). Goods transit through Tanzania, South Africa or Namibia and clear with an import declaration at the border; check COMESA and SADC 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.