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Streetwear basics
220–300 GSM tees, 380–500 GSM French terry, relaxed sweatpants, custom dyeing, acid wash, discharge print, and dense embroidery for Amsterdam.
Dutch design, circularity, and managed export
Clothing Manufacturing for the Netherlands
Fenalt supports Dutch fashion founders, retailers, and corporate brands with contemporary apparel production and EU-ready documentation.
We coordinate streetwear, premium denim, circular knits, uniforms, Rotterdam and Schiphol freight, and private-label execution from one managed workflow.
Direct answer
Bridge Dutch design standards to global production
Fenalt's English-speaking production team develops tech packs, approves knits and wovens, manages lab dips and physical prototypes, matches facilities by complexity and volume, and coordinates bulk with EU regulatory documentation.
The standard MOQ starts at 50 pieces per style. Sample production is 10–15 days plus 3–5 days courier; bulk is 15–20 days from PP sign-off to export dispatch.
Product categories
Apparel aligned to Dutch demand
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Tailored casuals
Combed cotton twill trousers, linen-blend overshirts, chore jackets, and technical poly-cotton pieces.
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Denim and woven apparel
Rigid and comfort-stretch jeans, western jackets, workwear jackets, stone wash, enzyme rinse, and laser distressing.
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Corporate and hospitality
Durable piqué polos, softshell jackets, and uniforms designed for repeated laundering with stable color and fit.
EU compliance
Make composition and origin legible
| Area | Reference | Managed workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Fibre composition | EU Regulation 1007/2011 | Accurate percentages in Dutch or an understandable language on permanent labels; composition certificates support artwork. |
| Chemical safety | REACH 1907/2006 | Azo dyes, nickel, phthalates, PFAS, heavy metals, and other restricted substances are addressed through compliant dyehouses. |
| TARIC | EU Common Customs Tariff | Knitted Chapters 61 and woven Chapters 62 are classified with exact 10-digit HS codes. |
| Origin schemes | EU GSP / EBA | Form A or REX origin declarations can support duty preferences when the origin rules apply. |
Freight ingestion
Rotterdam for bulk, Schiphol for urgency
Dutch infrastructure makes the Netherlands a practical gateway into continental Europe.
Rotterdam
FCL or LCL ocean freight for bulk orders; transit varies by origin and carrier.
Schiphol
Air cargo for urgent replenishment, seasonal drops, and prototypes.
Douane pack
Invoices, packing lists, bills of lading or airway bills, and certificates of origin support the Dutch broker.
Delivery terms
FOB, CIF Rotterdam, or DAP can be structured in the quotation; DAP is for small batches and FOB for bulk.
Quality management
Keep evidence with the shipment
Material
GSM, wet and dry rubbing, and shrinkage.
POM
Every size against approved spec and standard tolerances.
Seams
SPI, elasticity, thread tension, and stress points.
Labels
Dutch fibre terms, EAN/UPC scan, and palletizing.
Release
AQL 2.5 Level II independent carton audit.
Questions and answers
Dutch clothing manufacturing FAQs
Do care labels need Dutch fibre names?
EU 1007/2011 requires fibre names in the official language where the product is made available. Dutch retail can use names such as 100% Katoen or a multi-language European label.
How do goods clear Rotterdam?
A Dutch customs broker uses Fenalt's invoices, packing lists, 10-digit HS codes, bills of lading or airway bills, and origin certificates to lodge the electronic declaration and process duty and import VAT.
What are the MOQs?
Fenalt standard minimum quantities start at 50 pieces per style.
Can you make organic or sustainable apparel?
Yes. Organic cotton, recycled polyester, and GOTS or GRS textiles can be sourced with appropriate transaction certificates.
How long is shipping to the Netherlands?
Air freight to Schiphol generally takes 3–7 days. Ocean timing to Rotterdam depends on origin and sailing schedules; Turkey can also use overland truck transport.
Can you deliver to a Dutch warehouse?
Commercial terms can be FOB, CIF Rotterdam, or coordinated delivery. DAP supports small-batch courier shipments and FOB designated export port supports bulk ocean freight.
Start sourcing for the Dutch market
Connect circular design to dependable production
Send your fabric, sustainability, quantity, and delivery brief. Fenalt will map manufacturing, compliance, and freight.