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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Nepal?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Nepal, including Kathmandu, Birgunj, Bhairahawa. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam with about 3–12 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Nepal needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Nepal imports most of its clothing through Kolkata and the Indian land border at Birgunj, and Kathmandu's retailers and tourist-area shops buy from Indian factories.
Track pants, hoodies, jerseys and caps are bought by clubs, schools, gyms and promotional firms, and sell all year as casual wear.
Wholesale & trading houses in Nepal
Wholesalers and trading houses in Kathmandu and Birgunj buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics, selling on to shops and market traders across Nepal and neighbouring markets.
In Nepal, garment wholesalers and jobbers and import–export trading houses 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 Nepal
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 Kathmanduvia Birgunj ICD · 5–7 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Birgunjvia Birgunj ICD · 4–6 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Bhairahawavia Bhairahawa · 4–6 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Butwalvia Bhairahawa · 4–6 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Nepalgunjvia Nepalgunj · 4–6 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Dharanvia Biratnagar · 5–6 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Janakpurvia Birgunj ICD · 5–6 days by road from GujaratWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Biratnagarvia Biratnagar · 4–6 days by road from GujaratWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Hetaudavia Birgunj ICD · 5–6 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Lalitpurvia Birgunj ICD · 5–7 days by road from GujaratRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Pokharavia Bhairahawa · 5–7 days by road from GujaratSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
The garment market in Nepal
Nepal imports most of its clothing through Kolkata and the Indian land border at Birgunj, and Kathmandu's retailers and tourist-area shops buy from Indian factories.
Buyers here are wholesalers in Kathmandu and Birgunj buy fashion basics and festive wear; schools and institutions buy uniforms; tourism retailers buy printed and woven garments.
What buyers in Nepal look for
Buyers like cotton kurtis, T-shirts, jeans, hoodies, jackets and school uniforms; Dashain and Tihar drive festive buying.
Cold winters in the hills favour hoodies and jackets from October to February; peaks run through Dashain and Tihar (September–November) and the school year from April.
Import rules and labelling for Nepal
Goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker.
Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national 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 Nepal
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 Nepal
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.
Wholesalers in Kathmandu and Birgunj buy fashion basics and festive wear; schools and institutions buy uniforms; tourism retailers buy printed and woven garments.
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 Nepal 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 Nepal
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 Nepal
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Kolkata / Visakhapatnam in about 3–12 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 Nepal: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Nepal — 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 Nepal working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +977 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Nepali; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Nepalese rupee (NPR); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | ASYCUDA World |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Nepal Treaty of Trade — goods move by road through land border customs points |
| Plan orders around | the Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Nepal
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Nepal
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker.
Price, duties & landed cost in Nepal
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Nepalese rupee (NPR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam |
| Import taxes | Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff |
| Import conformity | Goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker. |
| 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. |