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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Germany?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Germany, including Hamburg, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Hamburg with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Germany needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Germany is Europe's largest apparel market, with a strong online sector and wholesalers in Hamburg and Düsseldorf who buy for chains and independents.
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 Germany
Retail chains, department stores and independent shops in Hamburg, Frankfurt and Düsseldorf restock with imported shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear, and increasingly ask for private-label ranges.
In Germany, 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 12 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in Germany
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 Hamburgport: HamburgWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Düsseldorfvia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Frankfurtvia Hamburg · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Duisburgvia Rotterdam or Hamburg · 1 day by barge or roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Bremenvia Bremerhaven · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Munichvia Hamburg · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Berlinvia Hamburg · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Colognevia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Leipzigvia Hamburg · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Essenvia Rotterdam · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Stuttgartvia Hamburg · 1–2 days by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 12Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Hanovervia Hamburg · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
The garment market in Germany
Germany is Europe's largest apparel market, with a strong online sector and wholesalers in Hamburg and Düsseldorf who buy for chains and independents.
Buyers here are importers and brands in Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt supply retail chains and online sellers; fashion brands source organic and private-label lines; uniform suppliers buy workwear.
What buyers in Germany look for
Buyers want quality, certified and sustainable garments, organic cotton T-shirts, hoodies, jeans, shirts and workwear.
Four seasons with early ordering: autumn-winter by spring and spring-summer by autumn; peaks include Christmas, summer sales and back-to-school.
Import rules and labelling for Germany
EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with azo-dye and chemical limits; German buyers often require OEKO-TEX, GOTS or BSCI audits and supply-chain due-diligence documents.
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 Germany
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 Germany
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 and brands in Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt supply retail chains and online sellers; fashion brands source organic and private-label lines; uniform suppliers buy 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 Germany 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 Germany
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 Germany
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Hamburg 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 Germany: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Germany — 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 Germany working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +49 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (ATLAS 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 Germany
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Germany
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 azo-dye and chemical limits; German buyers often require OEKO-TEX, GOTS or BSCI audits and supply-chain due-diligence documents.
Price, duties & landed cost in Germany
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Hamburg |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with azo-dye and chemical limits; German buyers often require OEKO-TEX, GOTS or BSCI audits and supply-chain due-diligence documents. |
| 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. |