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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Australia?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Melbourne with about 20–35 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Australia needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Australia is a high-income market with strong online fashion retail, a large Indian community and a mining and construction sector that buys workwear.
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 Australia
Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.
In Australia, 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 14 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in Australia
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 Sydneyport: Sydney (Port Botany)Retail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Melbourneport: MelbourneRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Canberravia Sydney · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Perthvia Fremantle · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Brisbaneport: BrisbaneRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Darwinport: DarwinWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Gold Coastvia Brisbane · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Wollongongvia Sydney · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Adelaideport: AdelaideWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Port Hedlandport: Port HedlandWholesale & trading houses
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Gladstoneport: GladstoneWholesale & trading houses
- 12Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Mackayport: MackayWholesale & trading houses
- 13Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Townsvilleport: TownsvilleWholesale & trading houses
- 14Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Newcastleport: NewcastleWholesale & trading houses
The garment market in Australia
Australia is a high-income market with strong online fashion retail, a large Indian community and a mining and construction sector that buys workwear.
Buyers here are importers in Sydney and Melbourne supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear wholesalers buy kurtis and fabrics; mining and construction firms buy hi-vis and workwear.
What buyers in Australia look for
Buyers want quality cotton basics, activewear, linen and resortwear, ethnic wear, hi-vis workwear and school uniforms.
Seasons are reversed; summer from December to February; winter ranges are ordered by December; peaks include Christmas, Boxing Day and the end-of-financial-year sales.
Import rules and labelling for Australia
Garments need country-of-origin and fibre labelling under the Australian consumer law; children's wear follows safety standards; the India–Australia agreement may reduce duties.
Duties and taxes: 10% GST on imports, plus customs duty. 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 Australia
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 Australia
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 Sydney and Melbourne supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear wholesalers buy kurtis and fabrics; mining and construction firms buy hi-vis and workwear.
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 Australia 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 Australia
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 Australia
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Melbourne in about 20–35 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 Australia: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Australia — 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 Australia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +61 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Australian dollar (AUD); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Integrated Cargo System (ICS) |
| Trade agreement with India | India–Australia ECTA (in force since December 2022) — most Indian goods enter duty-free |
| Plan orders around | Christmas–Australia Day, when many importers close for several weeks |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Australia
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Australia
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Garments need country-of-origin and fibre labelling under the Australian consumer law; children's wear follows safety standards; the India–Australia agreement may reduce duties.
Price, duties & landed cost in Australia
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Australian dollar (AUD) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Melbourne |
| Import taxes | 10% GST on imports, plus customs duty |
| Import conformity | Garments need country-of-origin and fibre labelling under the Australian consumer law; children's wear follows safety standards; the India–Australia agreement may reduce duties. |
| 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. |