Quick answer
Who is a reliable t-shirts supplier and exporter for Ireland?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports t-shirts to buyers in Ireland, including Dublin, Galway, Drogheda. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Dublin with about 20–30 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Ireland needs t-shirts
Ireland is a small, high-income English-speaking market with a strong online retail habit, a large South Asian and African community and close ties to UK distribution.
T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles.
Retail chains & stores in Ireland
Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Dublin, Cork and Galway are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.
In Ireland, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy t-shirts from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and jobbers and retail chains and department stores.
Top 10 cities for t-shirts in Ireland
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of t-shirts. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01T-Shirts in Dublinport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02T-Shirts in Galwayvia Dublin · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsWholesale & trading houses
- 03T-Shirts in Droghedaport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 04T-Shirts in Dundalkvia Dublin · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 05T-Shirts in Swordsport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 06T-Shirts in Brayport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 07T-Shirts in Navanport: DublinRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading houses
- 08T-Shirts in Corkport: CorkWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09T-Shirts in Waterfordport: WaterfordWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 10T-Shirts in Limerickvia Shannon Foynes · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
The garment market in Ireland
Ireland is a small, high-income English-speaking market with a strong online retail habit, a large South Asian and African community and close ties to UK distribution.
Buyers here are importers in Dublin and Cork supply retailers and online sellers; ethnic-wear shops buy kurtis and kaftans; schools and healthcare firms buy uniforms.
What buyers in Ireland look for
Buyers want quality cotton basics, hoodies, T-shirts, school uniforms, activewear and ethnic wear for festivals such as Diwali and Eid.
Mild, wet weather all year, so layers and fleece sell broadly; peaks include back-to-school in August, Black Friday and Christmas.
Import rules and labelling for Ireland
EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm.
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.
Planning your t-shirts order for Ireland
The calendar in Ireland sets the delivery window for t-shirts. Mild, wet weather all year, so layers and fleece sell broadly; peaks include back-to-school in August, Black Friday and Christmas. For t-shirts specifically, t-shirts sell round the year in warm markets and for spring-summer in cooler ones; promotional and event T-shirts spike before elections, tournaments and festivals. Our lead time is 30–45 days including dyeing and print approval; 20–25 days on stock knit fabric, plus sea transit of about 20–30 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.
Typical buyers of t-shirts in Ireland include promotional-merchandise companies, retail chains and fast-fashion brands, wholesalers supplying street markets and event, sports and political organisers. Around Dublin, Cork and Galway, they usually order 1,000–2,000 pieces per colour and style, falling to 500 pieces for stock colours with simple prints and reorder the styles that sell through, so we keep fabric, size ratios and labels on file for repeat shipments.
Fabric, fit and colour choices for Ireland
For Ireland we suggest planning t-shirts in two drops, one in lighter fabrics and one in heavier ones, so stock matches the weather rather than sitting unsold.
Sizes: S–3XL unisex and men's; women's XS–XL fitted; kids 2–14 years. Colours: Over 40 stock colours in reactive dye; Pantone matching available on bulk.
T-Shirts made in bulk to your colour, size and design
You are not limited to stock designs. We make t-shirts in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the Ireland 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: Over 40 stock colours in reactive dye; Pantone matching available on bulk.
- Size: S–3XL unisex and men's; women's XS–XL fitted; kids 2–14 years.
- Design and branding: screen, DTG, heat-transfer and embroidery branding, custom colours matched to Pantone, own neck labels and printed inner labels and oversized and cropped blocks.
About our t-shirts
For printed and promotional orders, we can supply blanks and printing under one contract, which avoids the quality risk of mixing suppliers and shortens the total timeline.
Tiruppur is the world's largest knitwear cluster, and most Indian T-shirts that reach Europe, America and Africa begin there, as yarn spun in Coimbatore and knitted, dyed, cut and sewn within a few kilometres. That compactness is what lets us quote short lead times and consistent prices on cotton jersey.
Buyer's checklist for ordering t-shirts for Ireland
- Pick cotton, blend or organic and a GSM that fits your price point
- Approve colour with a lab dip
- Confirm size ratio and the measurement spec sheet
- Choose print method and wash-test requirements
- Agree packing, compression and carton markings
- Check destination labelling and fibre-content rules
- Check the import and labelling rules for Ireland: eU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Dublin) and the payment terms: 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.
How we ship t-shirts to Ireland
Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Dublin, about 20–30 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Ireland; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.
Folded in individual polybags with size stickers, 50–100 pieces per carton; compressed packing available for freight savings. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Wash cold, inside out, tumble dry low; do not iron directly on prints.
Documents supplied 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.
Importing t-shirts into Ireland: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Ireland — 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 Ireland working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +353 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English, Irish; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union |
| 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 |
T-Shirts range for Ireland
Types of t-shirts available
- Plain round-neck T-shirts
- V-neck T-shirts
- Graphic and screen-printed T-shirts
- Oversized and drop-shoulder T-shirts
- Slub and melange T-shirts
- Long-sleeve T-shirts
- Promotional and event T-shirts
- Women's fitted and crop tees
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, AATCC test methods, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm.
Price, duties & landed cost in Ireland
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Dublin |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with English labelling accepted; goods arrive through Dublin or Cork, or through UK ports under customs rules that your broker should confirm. |
| 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. |




