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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Netherlands?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Netherlands, including Amsterdam, Utrecht, Rotterdam. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Rotterdam with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Netherlands needs activewear, knitwear & caps
The Netherlands is a leading gateway to the EU: Rotterdam handles cargo for much of northern Europe, and Dutch online retailers and brands buy widely from India.
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 Netherlands
Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Amsterdam, Rotterdam and The Hague are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.
In Netherlands, 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 11 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in Netherlands
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.
- 01Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Amsterdamport: AmsterdamRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Utrechtvia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Rotterdamport: RotterdamWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Zaandamvia Amsterdam · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Tilburgvia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Venlovia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in The Haguevia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Vlissingenport: VlissingenWholesale & trading houses
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Moerdijkport: MoerdijkWholesale & trading houses
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Groningenvia Eemshaven · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading houses
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Eindhovenvia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
The garment market in Netherlands
The Netherlands is a leading gateway to the EU: Rotterdam handles cargo for much of northern Europe, and Dutch online retailers and brands buy widely from India.
Buyers here are importers in Rotterdam and Amsterdam supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear importers in Amsterdam buy kurtis and kaftans; fashion brands buy private-label cotton.
What buyers in Netherlands look for
Buyers want quality cotton basics, sustainable fabrics, hoodies, T-shirts and ethnic wear for the Surinamese, Antillean and South Asian communities.
Four seasons; peaks include Sinterklaas, Christmas, summer sales and festivals such as Keti Koti.
Import rules and labelling for Netherlands
EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with duty paid at the first point of entry; buyers often require OEKO-TEX or social audits.
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 Netherlands
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 Netherlands
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 Rotterdam and Amsterdam supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear importers in Amsterdam buy kurtis and kaftans; fashion brands buy private-label cotton.
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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands
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 Netherlands
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Rotterdam 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 Netherlands: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Netherlands — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.
| 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 Netherlands working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +31 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Dutch; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (AGS customs system) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Netherlands
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Netherlands
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 duty paid at the first point of entry; buyers often require OEKO-TEX or social audits.
Price, duties & landed cost in Netherlands
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Rotterdam |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with duty paid at the first point of entry; buyers often require OEKO-TEX or social audits. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |