Private label apparel · Ireland
Private Label Clothing Manufacturing for Irish Brands
Prepare a private label brief, set the quantity by style and agree the sample before bulk production. Orders intended for Ireland also need product-specific checks by the importer, including customs data and textile information.
Fenalt coordinates apparel production through a managed network selected for each project. This page does not promise manufacturing in Ireland or determine the import or labelling requirements for a particular product.
Send a project briefStart with a complete production brief
Private label production needs a clear description of the garment, quantity, materials and finishes. Fenalt coordinates projects through a managed model; scope and production options depend on the project specification. This page does not promise production in Ireland or replace a written offer, legal advice or a customs decision.
Separate confirmed requirements from ideas that still need a decision. If measurements, fibre content or trims are not final, mark them as open instead of presenting them as approved.
| Brief item | Useful information |
|---|---|
| Product | Garment type, construction, intended use, reference images and requested finishes |
| Tech pack | Drawings, measurement chart, construction details, bill of materials, size range and tolerances |
| Materials | Confirmed fibre composition, known fabric weight, colours, trims, labels and specified suppliers |
| Order plan | Quantity by style, colour and size, with target sample and bulk dates |
| Quality | Critical measurements, visual requirements, requested tests and inspection criteria |
| Market and delivery | Sales context, responsible business, importer, delivery point and preferred transport terms |
If the tech pack is incomplete, list the decisions still open. A confirmed fibre blend is different from a material option that still needs to be sourced; the distinction can affect sampling, cost, product information and customs details.
A managed process from brief to export dispatch
Fenalt coordinates a project against the specification approved by the client. The sequence and scope are confirmed for each order.
Brief and specification review
Review the product, quantities and open technical questions. Record missing measurements, construction details and material decisions for follow-up.
Material and development plan
Agree sourcing, pattern work and development tasks for the product. Confirm availability and suitability for the selected material, colour, finish and order quantity.
Sampling and review
Review the sample against the brief. Consolidate comments on fit, measurements, construction and appearance.
Pre-production approval
Approve the sample and specification before bulk production. Record later changes because they may affect materials, cost or timing.
Bulk production and quality control
Production follows the approved specification and agreed quality plan. Inspection criteria should fit the product; sample inspection does not guarantee defect-free goods.
Export and delivery
Confirm the route, handover point, documents and import responsibilities for the order.
Confirm quantity, samples and timing
Fenalt's current planning reference is 50 pieces per style, subject to product and project conditions. Confirm in writing how styles, colours, fabric, construction and size splits affect the proposed quantity.
Current timing references are 10–15 days for sample production, with a separate 3–5 day sample-shipping reference, and 15–20 days for bulk production from pre-production sample sign-off to export dispatch. These are estimates, not delivery guarantees. Material availability, approvals, revisions, inspection, transport and customs clearance can affect the schedule.
Before bulk production, agree the controlling tech-pack version, approved pre-production sample, quantities, artwork files, inspection plan, export documents, named delivery point and decision owners. Confirm any packaging requirements in writing.
Define quality against the specification
Record measurable acceptance criteria, including measurement points, units, tolerances, construction details and garment-specific checks. Fenalt's current inspection reference is AQL 2.5 under ANSI/ASQ Z1.4, General Inspection Level II, subject to written scope.
Agree the inspection stage, sampling basis, defect categories, criteria, records and corrective-action process in the order plan. AQL describes a sampling method; it does not mean every piece is inspected or guarantee there will be no defects. Needle or metal detection may be included if the product, client specification or facility requires it; do not assume it applies to every order.
Prepare for Irish import and textile checks
Irish Revenue says businesses moving goods to or from a country outside the EU must register for customs and lodge customs declarations, either themselves or through a representative. Revenue also explains that a commodity code depends on the product and helps determine the applicable duty. Before shipping, the importer and customs representative should confirm who lodges the declaration and what information is needed.
Prepare an accurate product description, construction, fibre composition, materials, intended use and available origin information. Keep those details consistent across the tech pack, commercial invoice, packing information and instructions to the freight forwarder. Depending on the goods, supporting documents may be requested.
Do not estimate duty from a broad garment name. Check the current EU tariff and import measures against the correct product code, origin and import date. Preferential treatment depends on product-specific origin rules and the required evidence; the dispatch country alone does not establish preferential origin. This page does not state a duty rate or promise preferential treatment.
For imports from outside the EU, check current Revenue guidance on EORI registration and confirm the importer has the appropriate customs registration. VAT, duty, agent fees and other costs need to be determined for the transaction and agreed delivery point.
Check fibre composition and product information
Regulation (EU) No 1007/2011 governs textile fibre names and related fibre-composition labelling and marking. Before ordering labels, the brand or responsible business should verify fibre names, percentages, presentation and language for the product and sales channels with a qualified adviser.
Do not assume that English-only labelling is sufficient in every case, or that Irish-language labelling is required without checking the specific circumstances. Keep reliable material and composition records so the label can be compared with the finished product. Claims about certification, recycled content, organic production, chemical testing or product properties need current evidence for the actual material and order.
Agree delivery terms and cost responsibilities
Fenalt's approved operational references include DAP for small production batches sent by courier and FOB Chattogram for larger sea-freight shipments. Route and terms depend on production location, destination, shipment size and the agreed Incoterm; these are starting points for a project discussion, not universal delivery promises.
The written offer should name the delivery place or port and set out responsibility for transport, export documents, insurance, import clearance, duty and taxes. Compare offers using the same delivery point and cost scope. Confirm the currency, payment dates and any milestones in the project offer.
Keep production time separate from client approvals, material availability, customs clearance and transport. Confirm sample dates, approvals, bulk production, export readiness and the carrier estimate for the actual route. Production timing is not an arrival date in Ireland.
Questions to resolve before approving production
Record the answers to these questions before confirming an order:
- Which specification and sample version are approved?
- What quantity applies to each style, colour and size?
- Which material and fibre-composition details are final?
- What inspection criteria and corrective-action process have been agreed?
- Who approves the labels and product-information translations?
- Who confirms the commodity code, origin, EORI and import declaration?
- Which Incoterm, named delivery point and cost split appear in the offer?
- Which dates depend on approvals, material choices or transport bookings?
Written decisions help keep the brief, sample approval, production and customs documents aligned. For tariff, tax, labelling or clearance decisions, consult Irish Revenue, a customs representative or an appropriate adviser.
Start with the information available
Share the product category, available tech pack, quantities and intended delivery point through Fenalt's project form. Mark open decisions about measurements, materials, labels and import clearly. Fenalt can then discuss project scope and what information is needed for an order-specific plan. An initial enquiry is not a final offer, customs decision or legal approval.
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