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Who is a reliable activewear, knitwear & caps supplier and exporter for Italy?
Hurain Garments Exporter, based in Palanpur, Gujarat, manufactures, wholesales and exports activewear, knitwear & caps to buyers in Italy, including Milan, Trieste, Rome. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF Genoa with about 18–28 days sea transit and full export documents.
Why Italy needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Italy is a fashion capital that also imports basics and specialist lines; Prato, Naples and the Marche have large wholesale and logistics networks.
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 Italy
Retail chains, department stores and independent shops in Milan, Prato and Naples restock with imported shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear, and increasingly ask for private-label ranges.
In Italy, 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 Italy
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 Milanvia Genoa · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 02Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Triesteport: TriesteWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & storesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 03Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Romevia Civitavecchia · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Pratovia Livorno · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 05Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Naplesport: NaplesWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 06Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Palermoport: PalermoWholesale & trading housesRetail chains & stores
- 07Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Genoaport: GenoaWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 08Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Bolognavia La Spezia · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 09Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Veniceport: VeniceWholesale & trading housesSchools, institutions & corporate uniformsOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 10Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Livornoport: LivornoWholesale & trading houses
- 11Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Bariport: BariWholesale & trading houses
- 12Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Ravennaport: RavennaWholesale & trading houses
- 13Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Turinvia Genoa · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
- 14Activewear, Knitwear & Caps in Bresciavia Genoa · 1 day by roadSchools, institutions & corporate uniforms
The garment market in Italy
Italy is a fashion capital that also imports basics and specialist lines; Prato, Naples and the Marche have large wholesale and logistics networks.
Buyers here are importers and brands in Milan, Prato and Naples supply retailers; wholesalers buy basics and ethnic wear; fashion brands source cotton and linen from India.
What buyers in Italy look for
Buyers want quality cotton and linen garments, shirts, T-shirts, hoodies and embroidered pieces; South Asian and North African communities buy ethnic wear.
Four seasons, with spring-summer lines ordered by autumn; peaks include summer sales (July) and Christmas.
Import rules and labelling for Italy
EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with Italian-language care and fibre labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
Duties and taxes: Import VAT plus EU or national 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 Italy
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 Italy
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 Milan, Prato and Naples supply retailers; wholesalers buy basics and ethnic wear; fashion brands source cotton and linen from India.
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 Italy 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 Italy
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 Italy
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Genoa in about 18–28 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 Italy: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Italy — 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 Italy working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +39 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Italian; 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 August summer shutdown (Ferragosto) and Christmas–New Year |
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Italy
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Italy
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 Italian-language care and fibre labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
Price, duties & landed cost in Italy
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Genoa |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus EU or national customs duty |
| Import conformity | EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with Italian-language care and fibre 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. |