Quick answer
Who supplies activewear, knitwear & caps in Dessie, Ethiopia?
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 Dessie, Ethiopia. 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 Dessie needs activewear, knitwear & caps
Dessie is reached from Djibouti after 2–3 days by road. Malls, chains and independent shops in Dessie restock with imported fashion basics. Traders in Dessie buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region. Track pants, hoodies, jerseys and caps are bought by clubs, schools, gyms and promotional firms, and sell all year as casual wear.
Ethiopia has more than 120 million people and a growing middle class in Addis Ababa; imports are constrained by foreign-currency availability, so buyers favour dependable suppliers who can offer terms.
Retail chains & stores in Dessie
Stores in Dessie 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 Dessie, 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 Dessie
- 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 DjiboutiIndicative transit 12–22 days (East Africa), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to DessieAbout 2–3 days 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 Dessie
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole Ethiopia working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| [email protected] | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: Amharic) |
| Quotation | USD (ETB equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
Dessie: the market for activewear, knitwear & caps
Dessie is reached from Djibouti after 2–3 days by road. Malls, chains and independent shops in Dessie restock with imported fashion basics. Traders in Dessie buy garments by the carton and the container for resale across the region.
Buyers in Dessie 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 Dessie
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 Dessie
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 wholesalers in Addis Ababa supply retailers and the Merkato; hotels and institutions buy uniforms; fashion brands buy cotton and specialist lines.
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps made in bulk to your colour, size and design for Dessie
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 Dessie 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 Dessie
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 Dessie
We ship from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Djibouti in about 12–22 days, then 2–3 days by road to Dessie, 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 Dessie
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 Dessie? 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 Dessie 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 Dessie
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies activewear, knitwear & caps to Dessie, 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 Dessie. 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 Dessie
Our vision is to make sourcing activewear, knitwear & caps simple and dependable for every buyer in Dessie: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in Dessie
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 Dessie. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing activewear, knitwear & caps into Dessie: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in Dessie, Ethiopia — 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 Ethiopia working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +251 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | Amharic; we correspond in English |
| Currency | bir (ETB); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | Ethiopian electronic single window (eSW) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Ramadan and the Eid holidays, plus the Christmas–New Year period |
Leading buyer segments in Dessie
- 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
Activewear, Knitwear & Caps range for Dessie
All 4 activewear, knitwear & caps we supply in Dessie
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, ISO 6330 shrinkage, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. Imports require an import permit and bank arrangements for foreign currency; goods arrive through Djibouti. Confirm current rules with your bank and broker.