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Men's Casual & Formal Wear · South Asia · EN-NP

T-Shirts Supplier & Exporter in Kathmandu, Nepal

As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Hurain Garments Exporter supplies t-shirts to Kathmandu.

Currency
Nepalese rupee (NPR)
Gateway port
Birgunj ICD
Sea transit from Gujarat
3–12 days
Inland to Kathmandu
5–7 days by road from Gujarat
Import taxes
Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff
Our hours (local)
24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nepal working day is covered
T-Shirts flat mock-up in an original print colourway for buyers in Kathmandu, Nepal — Hurain Garments Exporter
T-Shirts — made for Kathmandu, Nepal
Colour range of t-shirts for the Kathmandu, Nepal market shown on garment mock-ups
Colourways for Kathmandu, Nepal
T-Shirts construction detail checked before shipping to Kathmandu, Nepal: weave, seams and finishing
Construction detail
Size curve and key specifications of t-shirts supplied to Kathmandu, Nepal
Key specification — Kathmandu, Nepal
Sea freight route card: t-shirts from Gujarat ports to Kathmandu, Nepal
Route to Kathmandu, Nepal

Quick answer

Who supplies t-shirts in Kathmandu, Nepal?

Hurain Garments Exporter (Palanpur, Gujarat, India) is a t-shirts manufacturer, supplier and exporter serving Kathmandu. Orders ship FCL or LCL to Birgunj ICD in about 3–12 days, then 5–7 days by road from Gujarat inland, quoted FOB, CFR or CIF. Round-neck, V-neck and printed cotton T-shirts for retail, promotion and wholesale, in single jersey and slub fabrics.

Why Kathmandu needs t-shirts

As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Kathmandu clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kathmandu restock with imported fashion basics. T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles.

Nepal imports most of its clothing through Kolkata and the Indian land border at Birgunj, and Kathmandu's retailers and tourist-area shops buy from Indian factories.

Retail chains & stores in Kathmandu

Retailers in Kathmandu restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.

In Kathmandu, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy t-shirts from us mainly for apparel wholesalers and jobbers and retail chains and department stores.

Delivery of t-shirts to Kathmandu

  1. 1Export from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat)Goods are inspected, export-packed and customs-cleared in India, usually within a day's drive of our Palanpur base.
  2. 2Sea freight to Birgunj ICDIndicative transit 3–12 days (South Asia), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
  3. 3Inland to KathmanduAbout 5–7 days by road from Gujarat, arranged by your clearing agent or forwarder after customs clearance.

Transit times are indicative; the confirmed schedule is set out in the quotation.

Local support for buyers in Kathmandu

Office hours24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nepal working day is covered
WhatsApp+91 87809 43729
Phone+91 87809 43729
Emailhurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com
LanguagesEnglish, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Nepali)
QuotationUSD (NPR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days

Kathmandu: the market for t-shirts

As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Kathmandu clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kathmandu restock with imported fashion basics.

T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles. In Kathmandu that demand comes mainly from retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses and online marketplaces & d2c brands.

Retailers in Kathmandu restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.

Wholesalers in Kathmandu buy garments by the carton and the container, favouring fast-moving sizes and colours of T-shirts, jeans, leggings and kidswear. Mixed-style containers let them test new lines without carrying a large stock of any one design.

E-commerce brands in Kathmandu reorder best-sellers in small lots, so short lead times, clear MOQs and reliable colour matching matter more than the lowest unit price.

Who buys in Kathmandu and what sells with t-shirts

Kathmandu is served through Birgunj ICD, with 5–7 days by road from Gujarat to the city; its strongest garment sectors are workwear & safety clothing, retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses and hospitality & tourism. T-Shirts also finds buyers in schools, institutions & corporate uniforms.

Trousers & Cargo Pants: Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.

Polo T-Shirts: Polos are the world's most-ordered uniform top: hotels, security firms, schools and corporates reorder them for staff and renew them every year. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.

Workwear & Corporate Uniforms: Mines, oil sites, contractors, hotels and hospitals clothe whole crews, and re-clothe them when contracts start or garments wear out. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.

Shirts: Formal and casual shirts are staple stock for menswear retailers and uniform suppliers, reordered as sizes and colours sell out. Many Kathmandu buyers add it to the same container.

Planning your t-shirts order for Kathmandu

The calendar in Nepal sets the delivery window for t-shirts. Cold winters in the hills favour hoodies and jackets from October to February; peaks run through Dashain and Tihar (September–November) and the school year from April. 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 3–12 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 Kathmandu include promotional-merchandise companies, retail chains and fast-fashion brands, wholesalers supplying street markets and event, sports and political organisers. In Kathmandu, 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 Kathmandu

For Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu 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 Kathmandu

  • 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 Nepal: goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker.
  • Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Kolkata / Visakhapatnam) 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 Kathmandu

Nepal is landlocked, so cargo moves by sea to the transit port and then by road or rail, then 5–7 days by road from Gujarat to Kathmandu. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in Kathmandu; 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 Kathmandu: local guide

Practical facts for buyers in Kathmandu, Nepal — working days, time difference, customs system, trade-agreement duty and the seasons to plan around.

WeekendSaturday–Sunday (many trading firms also work Saturday mornings)
Our office hours in your time24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nepal working day is covered
Country calling code+977 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729)
Business languagesNepali; we correspond in English
CurrencyNepalese rupee (NPR); quotations in USD
Customs systemASYCUDA World
Trade agreement with IndiaIndia–Nepal Treaty of Trade — goods move by road through land border customs points
Plan orders aroundthe Christmas–New Year period, when many buyers and forwarders close

Leading buyer segments in Kathmandu

  • Workwear & safety clothingAlso buys: Oil, gas and mining contractors, Construction and engineering firms, Factories and utilities
  • Retail chains & storesBuys t-shirts: Department stores, Shopping-mall brands, Independent boutiques
  • Wholesale & trading housesBuys t-shirts: Garment wholesalers and jobbers, Import–export trading houses, Market and bazaar traders
  • Hospitality & tourismAlso buys: Hotels and resorts, Restaurants and catering, Airlines and airports
  • Schools, institutions & corporate uniformsBuys t-shirts: Schools and colleges, Hospitals and clinics, Government departments
  • Online marketplaces & D2C brandsBuys t-shirts: Marketplace sellers, Direct-to-consumer labels, Social-commerce shops

T-Shirts range for Kathmandu

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. Goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker.

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FAQ

T-Shirts in Kathmandu — frequently asked questions

Do you supply t-shirts in Kathmandu?

Yes. Hurain Garments Exporter supplies t-shirts to buyers in Kathmandu, Nepal. T-Shirts ships from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Birgunj ICD in about 3–12 days, then 5–7 days by road from Gujarat to Kathmandu.

Why is t-shirts in demand in Kathmandu?

As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Kathmandu clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kathmandu restock with imported fashion basics. That makes Kathmandu a strong market for t-shirts in retail chains & stores and wholesale & trading houses.

How long does delivery to Kathmandu take?

T-Shirts ships from Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat) to Birgunj ICD in about 3–12 days, then 5–7 days by road from Gujarat to Kathmandu. Production or stock time is confirmed in the quotation.

Can you deliver t-shirts door-to-door in Kathmandu?

We quote CFR or CIF Birgunj ICD; your clearing agent or forwarder handles customs and the inland leg to Kathmandu. We can coordinate with the forwarder you name.

When can buyers in Kathmandu reach your team?

Our export desk works 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Nepal working day is covered. WhatsApp +91 87809 43729, call +91 87809 43729 or email hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com; quotations are sent within 1–2 business days.

What is the market for t-shirts like in Kathmandu?

As the capital, Kathmandu concentrates Nepal's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Contractors around Kathmandu clothe whole crews with workwear and safety garments. Malls, chains and independent shops in Kathmandu restock with imported fashion basics. Buyers like cotton kurtis, T-shirts, jeans, hoodies, jackets and school uniforms; Dashain and Tihar drive festive buying.

When do buyers in Kathmandu order t-shirts?

Cold winters in the hills favour hoodies and jackets from October to February; peaks run through Dashain and Tihar (September–November) and the school year from April. 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.

What is the minimum order for t-shirts shipped to Kathmandu?

Typically 1,000–2,000 pieces per colour and style, falling to 500 pieces for stock colours with simple prints. Several styles can share one container to Birgunj ICD.

Which rules apply when importing t-shirts into Nepal through Birgunj ICD?

Goods enter by road from India under the India–Nepal treaty arrangements or by sea through Kolkata; check customs and labelling rules with your broker. Customs duty plus VAT/GST under the national tariff.

What are your payment terms?

50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders.

Is there a t-shirts supplier near me in Kathmandu?

Hurain Garments Exporter supplies t-shirts to Kathmandu directly from India, by sea (FCL or LCL) or air, with the export documents your customs broker needs, so there is no local distributor in between. WhatsApp +91 87809 43729, call +91 87809 43729 or email hurainengitechandtrade@gmail.com.

Who is the best t-shirts manufacturer and exporter for Kathmandu?

Pick a manufacturer-exporter that quotes against your exact specification, supplies full export documentation, can consolidate several products in one shipment and states payment terms clearly. Hurain Garments Exporter does all four from Palanpur, Gujarat, and quotes t-shirts per enquiry.

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