Quick answer
Who supplies activewear, knitwear & caps in Cologne, Germany?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies activewear, knitwear & caps, made by partner factories, to buyers in Cologne, Germany. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.
Why Cologne needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Cologne is reached from Rotterdam after 1 day by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Cologne need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Retail buyers in Cologne order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season. Track pants, hoodies, jerseys and caps are bought by clubs, schools, gyms and promotional firms, and sell all year as casual wear.
Germany is Europe's largest apparel market, with a strong online sector and wholesalers in Hamburg and Düsseldorf who buy for chains and independents.
Retail chains & stores in Cologne
Stores in Cologne plan ranges two seasons ahead. We sample early, grade carefully and photograph each style, so buyers can commit before the season and receive goods before the first campaign.
In Cologne, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy activewear, knitwear & caps from us mainly for sports clubs, academies and teams and gym and athleisure retailers.
Delivery of activewear, knitwear & caps to Cologne
- 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.
- 2Sea freight to RotterdamIndicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to CologneAbout 1 day by road, 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 Cologne
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Germany working day is covered |
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| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| [email protected] | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: German) |
| Quotation | USD (EUR equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Cologne: the market for activewear, knitwear & caps
Cologne is reached from Rotterdam after 1 day by road. Construction sites, factories and industrial plants around Cologne need coveralls, hi-vis and work shirts. Retail buyers in Cologne order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season.
Buyers in Cologne order activewear, knitwear & caps for sports clubs, academies and teams, gym and athleisure retailers and promotional and event merchandise.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps we supply to Cologne
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 Cologne
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 Hamburg, Düsseldorf and Frankfurt supply retail chains and online sellers; fashion brands source organic and private-label lines; uniform suppliers buy workwear.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps made in bulk to your colour, size and design for Cologne
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 Cologne 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 Cologne
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 Cologne
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Rotterdam in about 20–30 days, then 1 day by road to Cologne, 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.
Minimum order and container
Minimum order
200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment
Half container
Available, mixed styles
Full container
Available, FCL
You do not need a full container to order: a half container or an LCL shipment is possible, and several garment lines can share one container and one set of export documents.
Competitive export pricing
The best price on activewear, knitwear & caps for buyers in Cologne
Hurain Garments Exporter provides competitive export prices for worldwide customers, below the average wholesale price, because we buy in volume directly from our partner factories. With 16+ years of experience, we are honored to export to 50+ countries and to cooperate with 10,000+ customers around the world. Are you looking for activewear, knitwear & caps for your brand or wholesale business in Cologne? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Customized activewear, knitwear & caps are available as per your requirements. Minimum order 200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for Cologne are shipped as FCL or LCL with full export documents.
Factory-direct
Priced below the average wholesale rate
16+
Years of experience
50+
Countries we export to
10,000+
Customers worldwide
200 to 1,500 pieces per style, depending on the garment
Minimum order, or half / full container
About us
Trusted Activewear, Knitwear & Caps manufacturer, supplier and exporter for Cologne
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies activewear, knitwear & caps to Cologne, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our activewear, knitwear & caps are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in Cologne. Buying through us means one supplier for activewear, knitwear & caps and for the other activewear, knitwear & caps you need, one inspection and one set of export documents.
16+
Years of experience
40+
Our team
10,000+
Happy customers
17
Garment product lines
50
Countries we supply
FCL · LCL
Container export, door-to-port
Our vision in Cologne
Our vision is to make sourcing activewear, knitwear & caps simple and dependable for every buyer in Cologne: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in Cologne
Our mission is to supply activewear, knitwear & caps at competitive prices, below the average wholesale price, through our partner factories and bulk buying, with transparent quotations, inspection before dispatch and reliable delivery to Cologne. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing activewear, knitwear & caps into Cologne: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Cologne, Germany — 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) |
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| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Germany working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +49 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | German; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (ATLAS customs system) |
| 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 |
Leading buyer segments in Cologne
- Workwear & safety clothingAlso buys: Oil, gas and mining contractors, Construction and engineering firms, Factories and utilities
- Retail chains & storesBuys activewear, knitwear & caps: Department stores, Shopping-mall brands, Independent boutiques
- Wholesale & trading housesBuys activewear, knitwear & caps: Garment wholesalers and jobbers, Import–export trading houses, Market and bazaar traders
- Online marketplaces & D2C brandsBuys activewear, knitwear & caps: Marketplace sellers, Direct-to-consumer labels, Social-commerce shops
- Fashion brands & private labelAlso buys: Contemporary fashion labels, Private-label programmes, Designer boutiques
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Cologne
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Cologne
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 azo-dye and chemical limits; German buyers often require OEKO-TEX, GOTS or BSCI audits and supply-chain due-diligence documents.