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Who is a reliable kidswear, uniforms & workwear supplier and exporter for France?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports kidswear, uniforms & workwear to buyers in France, including Paris, Strasbourg, Lille. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Le Havre with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why France needs kidswear, uniforms & workwear
France is a major fashion market, with a large African and North African community that buys kaftans, long tunics and ethnic wear.
Children outgrow clothes, schools reorder every term and companies re-clothe staff every year, which makes kidswear and uniforms the steadiest repeat-order garments.
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 kidswear, uniforms & workwear from us mainly for children's retailers and wholesalers and schools, colleges and education authorities.
Top 10 cities for kidswear, uniforms & workwear in France
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of kidswear, uniforms & workwear. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Parisvia Le Havre · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingRetail chains & stores
- 02Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Strasbourgvia Le Havre · 1–2 days by roadWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 03Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Lillevia Le Havre · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingRetail chains & stores
- 04Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Toulousevia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 05Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Dunkirkport: DunkirkWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 06Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Bordeauxport: BordeauxWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 07Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Nantesport: Nantes Saint-NazaireWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 08Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Marseilleport: Marseille-FosWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothingRetail chains & stores
- 09Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Le Havreport: Le HavreWholesale & trading housesWorkwear & safety clothing
- 10Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear in Lyonvia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadWorkwear & safety clothingSchools, 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.
Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear we supply to France
Kidswear: Children's sets, T-shirts, frocks, shorts and bottoms in soft cotton for boys and girls from infants to 14 years. Typically 500–1,000 pieces per design; sets can be mixed by size within a design; lead time 35–50 days from approved sample.
School Uniforms: School shirts, trousers, skirts, pinafores, blazers, sweaters and PE kits made to school colours and repeat-order standards. Typically 1,000–3,000 pieces per item per school or tender; small schools can be grouped in one order; lead time 45–70 days including shade approval; 30 days on repeat orders.
Workwear & Corporate Uniforms: Coveralls, overalls, hi-vis vests, work shirts, trousers, aprons and corporate uniforms for industry, hospitality and healthcare. 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.
Who buys kidswear, uniforms & workwear in France
Kidswear and uniforms are repeat-order businesses: children outgrow clothes, schools reorder every term, and companies re-clothe their staff every year. That steadiness makes them attractive to importers, and it rewards a supplier who can match shade, size and trim exactly from one order to the next.
Importers in Paris and Marseille supply retailers and online sellers; wholesalers in Paris buy kaftans and ethnic wear; brands source cotton and linen.
Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make kidswear, uniforms & workwear 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: Soft cotton jersey and interlock, poly-cotton drill, twill, gabardine, ripstop.
Size range: Kids 0–14 years by age and height; adult uniforms XS–5XL.
Safety: Kids' wear without small detachable parts or drawcords at the neck; REACH and CPSIA declarations on request.
Fabric weight: Kidswear 120–200 GSM; uniforms 150–260 GSM; workwear 200–320 GSM.
Branding: Logos by embroidery, print or woven badge; own labels and hang tags.
Packing: Ratio packing, individual polybags, bundle packing by size or school year.
Buyer's checklist for kidswear, uniforms & workwear
- Agree age-range and height-based size chart
- Confirm safety rules for your market
- Share the shade card and uniform specification
- Approve fabric weight and blend
- Define the safety or hygiene standard required
- Approve fabric and a made-up sample
Shipping kidswear, uniforms & workwear to France
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Le Havre in about 20–30 days, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Several kidswear, uniforms & workwear 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 kidswear, uniforms & workwear 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 |
Kidswear, Uniforms & Workwear range for France
All 3 kidswear, uniforms & workwear we supply in France
Standards: OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, EN 71 and CPSIA safety declarations on request, ISO 105 colour fastness, EN ISO 20471 hi-vis workwear on request 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. |