Garments we supply in Angola

Angola is an oil-driven market where Luanda's importers supply retail and wholesale across the country, and oil and construction projects need workwear.

Buyers here are importers in Luanda and Lobito supply wholesalers and shops; oil and construction contractors buy workwear and hi-vis; schools and institutions buy uniforms.

Value-priced T-shirts, jeans, kidswear, school uniforms and workwear sell well.

Hot, humid on the coast with a rainy season from November to April; peaks follow school terms in February and Christmas.

Goods clear at Luanda or Lobito with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; Portuguese labelling and import licensing are required. Confirm with a local agent.

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. Angola 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. Angola 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.

Coveralls, overalls, hi-vis vests, work shirts, trousers, aprons and corporate uniforms for industry, hospitality and healthcare. Angola 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: Wholesalers and trading houses in Luanda, Lobito and Huambo buy mixed containers of T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and basics, selling on to shops and market traders across Angola and neighbouring markets.

Workwear & safety clothing: Mines, oil and gas sites, construction firms and industrial plants in Angola buy coveralls, hi-vis vests, work shirts and trousers in large, site-by-site orders.

Retail chains & stores: Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Luanda, Lobito and Huambo are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.

Schools, institutions & corporate uniforms: Schools, hospitals, hotels, security firms and government departments in Angola order uniforms every year, usually matched to an approved shade and repeated season after season.

Luanda: As the capital, Luanda concentrates Angola's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Luanda clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Luanda restock with imported fashion basics.

Lobito: Lobito is one of Angola's gateway ports, so containers from India land close to buyers. Traders in Lobito buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Lobito need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts.

Benguela: Benguela sits 1 day by road inland from Lobito, where cargo from India is cleared. Traders in Benguela buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region. Malls, chains and independent shops in Benguela restock with imported fashion basics.

Soyo: Soyo is a port city where cargo from India arrives directly. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Soyo need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Traders in Soyo buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Cabinda: Cabinda is a port city where cargo from India arrives directly. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Cabinda need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Traders in Cabinda buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Huambo: Huambo is reached from Lobito after 2 days by road. Wholesale markets in Huambo buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Contractors around Huambo clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments.

Lubango: Lubango is reached from Namibe after 1 day by road. Wholesale markets in Lubango buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Contractors around Lubango clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments.

Namibe: Namibe is a port city where cargo from India arrives directly. Malls, chains and independent shops in Namibe restock with imported fashion basics. Traders in Namibe buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Malanje: Malanje is reached from Luanda after 1 day by road. Malls, chains and independent shops in Malanje restock with imported fashion basics. Traders in Malanje buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Kuito: Kuito is reached from Lobito after 2 days by road. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kuito restock with imported fashion basics. Traders in Kuito buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.

Containers leave Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva and reach Luanda, Lobito 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. Duties and taxes: Customs duty plus VAT (SACU / SADC frameworks where applicable). Goods clear at Luanda or Lobito with invoice, packing list and certificate of origin; Portuguese labelling and import licensing are required. Confirm with a local agent.

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.