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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for France?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in France, including Paris, Lille, Marseille. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Le Havre with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why France needs activewear, knitwear & caps
France is a major fashion market, with a large African and North African community that buys kaftans, long tunics and ethnic wear.
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 France
Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Paris, Marseille and Lyon are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.
In France, 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 10 cities for activewear, knitwear & caps in France
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 Parisvia Le Havre · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Lillevia Le Havre · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Marseilleport: Marseille-FosWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Strasbourgvia Le Havre · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Dunkirkport: DunkirkWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Bordeauxport: BordeauxWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Nantesport: Nantes Saint-NazaireWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Toulousevia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Le Havreport: Le HavreWholesale & trading houses
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Lyonvia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
The garment market in France
France is a major fashion market, with a large African and North African community that buys kaftans, long tunics and ethnic wear.
Buyers here are importers in Paris and Marseille supply retailers and online sellers; wholesalers in Paris buy kaftans and ethnic wear; brands source cotton and linen.
What buyers in France look for
Buyers want quality cotton and linen, T-shirts, shirts, and hoodies.
Four seasons; peaks include the winter and summer sales and Christmas.
Import rules and labelling for France
EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
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 France
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 France
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 Paris and Marseille supply retailers and online sellers; wholesalers in Paris buy kaftans and ethnic wear; brands source cotton and linen.
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 France 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 France
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 France
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Le Havre 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 France: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in France — 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 France working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +33 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (DELTA customs system) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the August summer shutdown and Christmas–New Year |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for France
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in France
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 French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
Price, duties & landed cost in France
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Le Havre |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry. |
| 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. |