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Activewear, Knitwear & Caps — made for Ireland

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps · Western Europe · EN-IE

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps Manufacturer, Supplier & Exporter in Ireland

Ireland is a small, high-income English-speaking market with a strong online retail habit, a large South Asian and African community and close ties to UK distribution. Hurain Garments Exporter supplies activewear, knitwear & caps to Ireland.

Currency
Euro (EUR)
Main ports
Dublin, Cork
Sea transit from Gujarat
20–30 days
Import taxes
Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ireland working day is covered
Illustrated activewear, knitwear & caps sample design prepared for the Ireland market
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps — made for Ireland
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in three colourways suggested for buyers in Ireland: lab-dips approved before bulk
Colourways for Ireland
Close-up of the fabric and construction of activewear, knitwear & caps supplied to Ireland
Construction detail
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps specification card for Ireland: sizes, colours, MOQ, lead time and tests
Key specification — Ireland
Shipping route for activewear, knitwear & caps from Mundra, Kandla and Nhava Sheva to Ireland with indicative sea transit
Route to Ireland

Quick answer

Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Ireland?

Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Drogheda. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dublin with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.

Why Ireland needs activewear, knitwear & caps

Ireland is a small, high-income English-speaking market with a strong online retail habit, a large South Asian and African community and close ties to UK distribution.

Track pants, hoodies, jerseys and caps are bought by clubs, schools, gyms and promotional firms, and sell all year as casual wear.

Retail chains & stores in Ireland

Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Dublin, Cork and Galway are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.

In Ireland, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy activewear, knitwear & caps from us mainly for sports clubs, academies and teams and gym and athleisure retailers.

Top 10 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in Ireland

Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of activewear, knitwear & caps. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.

  1. 01Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Dublinport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
  2. 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Galwayvia Dublin · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
  3. 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Droghedaport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  4. 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Dundalkvia Dublin · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  5. 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Swordsport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  6. 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Brayport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  7. 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Navanport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
  8. 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Corkport: CorkWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
  9. 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Waterfordport: WaterfordWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
  10. 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Limerickvia Shannon Foynes · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms

The garment market in Ireland

Ireland is a small, high-income English-speaking market with a strong online retail habit, a large South Asian and African community and close ties to UK distribution.

Buyers here are importers in Dublin and Cork supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear shops buy kurtis and kaftans; schools and healthcare firms buy uniforms.

What buyers in Ireland look for

Buyers want quality cotton basics, hoodies, T-shirts, school uniforms, activewear and ethnic wear for festivals such as Diwali and Eid.

Mild, wet weather all year, so layers and fleece sell broadly; peaks include back-to-school in August, Black Friday and Christmas.

Import rules and labelling for Ireland

EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm.

Duties and taxes: Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff. 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.

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps we supply to Ireland

Track Pants & Shorts: Knitted track pants, joggers and shorts in cotton terry and polyester for sportswear, loungewear and promotional use. Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per style, with up to three colours; lead time 35–50 days.

Hoodies & Sweatshirts: Pullover and zip hoodies, crew sweatshirts and oversized fleece tops in cotton-polyester fleece for retail and promotions. Typically 800–1,500 pieces per style, up to three colours; lead time 40–55 days.

Sportswear & Jerseys: Sublimated team jerseys, cricket and football kits, training tops and shorts in dry-fit polyester for clubs and retailers. Typically 50–100 sets per design for custom sublimated kits; 500 pieces for stock designs; lead time 20–35 days for custom kits; 40 days for large club orders.

Caps: Baseball, sports, trucker and promotional caps in cotton twill with embroidery, print and woven patches. Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per design; 500 pieces for stock colours with simple embroidery; lead time 25–40 days.

Who buys activewear, knitwear & caps in Ireland

Knitwear is the strength of Tiruppur, Ludhiana and Noida. Track pants, joggers, hoodies and sports jerseys are made on fast circular-knit lines, and caps and headwear are made in Delhi NCR and Mumbai. These products are bought by sports clubs, promotional companies, retailers and wholesalers, and they suit mixed containers with T-shirts and polos.

Importers in Dublin and Cork supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear shops buy kurtis and kaftans; schools and healthcare firms buy uniforms.

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps made in bulk to your colour, size and design

You are not limited to stock designs. We make activewear, knitwear & caps in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Ireland market. A reference garment, a tech pack, a sketch or even a photograph is enough to start.

How it works: send a Pantone code or fabric swatch for colour and we return a lab-dip; send your size chart and the ratio you want in each carton; send artwork, print, embroidery or label files for the design. We make a sample for approval and then produce the bulk to that approved sample, so the order you receive matches the one you signed off.

  • Colour: any Pantone-matched shade or stock colour.
  • Size: any size chart, ratio and carton pack.
  • Design and branding: your own cut, print, embroidery, labels and packaging.

Fabrics, sizes and packing for Ireland

Fabrics: Cotton French terry, brushed fleece, interlock, polyester micro-mesh, dry-fit knit.

Size range: S–3XL adult; kids 4–14 years; XS–5XL on request.

Fabric weight: Track pants 180–280 GSM; hoodies 280–380 GSM; jerseys 130–180 GSM.

Decoration: Sublimation, screen print, embroidery, applique, heat-transfer.

Branding: Private label, woven labels, hang tags, barcodes.

Packing: Individual polybag, ratio-packed cartons, compressed packing for hoodies.

Buyer's checklist for activewear, knitwear & caps

  • Choose fabric: cotton terry, fleece or polyester
  • Approve fit and pocket layout
  • Choose fabric weight and composition
  • Approve fit: regular, boxy or oversized
  • Provide a design brief or logo files
  • Approve digital mock-ups
  • Choose crown structure and fabric
  • Send logo files for embroidery digitising

Shipping activewear, knitwear & caps to Ireland

We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Dublin in about 20–30 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Several activewear, knitwear & caps can be combined in one container with one set of documents.

Payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Importing activewear, knitwear & caps into Ireland: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Ireland — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ireland working day is covered
Country calling code+353 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesEnglish, Irish; we correspond in English
CurrencyEuro (EUR); quotations in USD
Tariff frameworkEU customs union
Trade agreement with IndiaNo India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Ireland

All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Ireland

Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm.

Price, duties & landed cost in Ireland

Quotation currencyUSD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank
IncotermsEXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dublin
Import taxesImport VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff
Import conformityEU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm.
Export documentsCommercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them
Payment50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in other countries

All 50 main markets

FAQ

Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Ireland — frequently asked questions

Do you export activewear, knitwear & caps to Ireland?

Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter manufactures, supplies and exports activewear, knitwear & caps from India to importers, distributors and project buyers in Ireland, by sea (FCL or LCL) or by air, with full export documentation.

Which cities in Ireland do you deliver activewear, knitwear & caps to?

We deliver anywhere in Ireland. The cities with the highest demand for activewear, knitwear & caps are Dublin, Galway, Drogheda, Dundalk, Swords, Bray, Navan, Cork, Waterford and Limerick, because of their retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses, schools, institutions & corporate uniforms industries.

How long does delivery of activewear, knitwear & caps to Ireland take?

Indicative sea transit from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Dublin is about 20–30 days, plus production and inland time. The confirmed schedule is given in the quotation.

What does activewear, knitwear & caps cost in Ireland?

Price depends on the size, grade, quantity and packing of the activewear, knitwear & caps you need, so we quote per enquiry in USD, which your bank converts to Euro. Mixed-product containers usually lower the landed cost per item.

What import rules apply to activewear, knitwear & caps in Ireland?

Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff. EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm. Confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker; we provide the invoice, packing list, certificate of origin and test certificates.

Is there a trade agreement between India and Ireland?

There is no India-specific trade agreement with Ireland, so standard (MFN) duty applies to activewear, knitwear & caps. We supply a non-preferential certificate of origin with every shipment.

Can I combine activewear, knitwear & caps with other products in one shipment to Ireland?

Yes. Activewear, Knitwear & Caps can be consolidated with other activewear, knitwear & caps and products from our other divisions in one FCL or LCL container with one set of documents.

What do buyers in Ireland prefer when they order activewear, knitwear & caps?

Buyers want quality cotton basics, hoodies, T-shirts, school uniforms, activewear and ethnic wear for festivals such as Diwali and Eid.

When should I order activewear, knitwear & caps for Ireland?

Mild, wet weather all year, so layers and fleece sell broadly; peaks include back-to-school in August, Black Friday and Christmas. Add about 20–30 days of sea transit and confirm peak-season orders three to five months ahead.

Who are the main buyers of activewear, knitwear & caps in Ireland?

Importers in Dublin and Cork supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear shops buy kurtis and kaftans; schools and healthcare firms buy uniforms.

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