Quick answer
Who supplies abayas & kaftans in France?
Hurain Garments Exporter (Hurain Engitech & Trade, Palanpur), founded in 2010 by Khalil Syed, is a trading and export company that supplies abayas & kaftans, made by partner factories, to buyers in France. It ships FCL and LCL containers with AQL inspection and export documents at competitive prices below the average wholesale price. Minimum order is 200 pieces per design, or a half or full container; payment is 50% in advance, 50% before dispatch.
Why France needs abayas & kaftans
France is a major fashion market, with a large African and North African community that buys kaftans, long tunics and ethnic wear.
Abayas and kaftans are the core of modest fashion, with demand concentrated before Ramadan and Eid and orders placed months ahead.
Retail chains & stores in France
Shopping malls and high-street retailers in Paris, Marseille and Lyon are a steady source of orders for fashion basics, with buyers watching quality, fit consistency and delivery dates closely.
In France, department stores and shopping-mall brands buy abayas & kaftans from us mainly for boutiques and multi-brand fashion stores and diaspora and ethnic-wear retailers.
Top 10 cities for abayas & kaftans in France
Ranked by how closely each city's industries match the buyers of abayas & kaftans. Every city links to its own page with local delivery details.
- 01Abayas & Kaftans in Marseilleport: Marseille-FosRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wear
- 02Abayas & Kaftans in Lillevia Le Havre · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesFashion brands & private label
- 03Abayas & Kaftans in Parisvia Le Havre · 1 day by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 04Abayas & Kaftans in Dunkirkport: DunkirkWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 05Abayas & Kaftans in Bordeauxport: BordeauxWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 06Abayas & Kaftans in Nantesport: Nantes Saint-NazaireWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 07Abayas & Kaftans in Strasbourgvia Le Havre · 1–2 days by roadRetail chains & storesWholesale & trading housesFashion brands & private label
- 08Abayas & Kaftans in Le Havreport: Le HavreEthnic, festive & diaspora wearWholesale & trading houses
- 09Abayas & Kaftans in Toulousevia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by roadWholesale & trading housesEthnic, festive & diaspora wearOnline marketplaces & D2C brands
- 10Abayas & Kaftans in Lyonvia Marseille-Fos · 1 day by road
The garment market in France
France is a major fashion market, with a large African and North African community that buys kaftans, long tunics and ethnic wear.
Buyers here are importers in Paris and Marseille supply retailers and online sellers; wholesalers in Paris buy kaftans and ethnic wear; brands source cotton and linen.
What buyers in France look for
Buyers want quality cotton and linen, T-shirts, shirts, and hoodies.
Four seasons; peaks include the winter and summer sales and Christmas.
Import rules and labelling for France
EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
Duties and taxes: Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff. Rates change, so confirm the HS code and duty with your customs broker before you finalise landed cost; we supply the invoice, packing list and certificate of origin needed for clearance.
Planning your abayas & kaftans order for France
Timing decides whether abayas & kaftans sell at full price or at a discount in France. Four seasons; peaks include the winter and summer sales and Christmas. For abayas & kaftans specifically, orders peak before Ramadan and Eid, placed 4–5 months in advance; kaftans sell around summer and holiday seasons. Our lead time is 40–60 days; embellished styles can take 60–75 days, plus sea transit of about 20–30 days, so we advise confirming orders early enough to land the goods before the peak rather than during it.
Typical buyers of abayas & kaftans in France include modest-fashion boutiques in the Gulf and Europe, wholesalers supplying Ramadan and Eid stock, online modest-fashion brands and retailers serving African Muslim communities. Around Paris, Marseille and Lyon, they usually order 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces 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 France
For France we suggest planning abayas & kaftans in two drops, one in lighter fabrics and one in heavier ones, so stock matches the weather rather than sitting unsold.
Sizes: Length 50–60 inches in even sizes, free size and plus sizes up to 5XL; kids 4–14 years. Colours: Black, navy, taupe, olive, burgundy and neutrals, with pastel kaftan prints.
Abayas & Kaftans made in bulk to your colour, size and design for France
You are not limited to stock designs. We make abayas & kaftans in bulk in the colour you choose, in the sizes and size ratio your customers wear, and in the design you supply for the France 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: Black, navy, taupe, olive, burgundy and neutrals, with pastel kaftan prints.
- Size: Length 50–60 inches in even sizes, free size and plus sizes up to 5XL; kids 4–14 years.
- Design and branding: own embroidery and lace designs, custom sleeve and closure details, exclusive designs per market and private-label tags and packaging.
About our abayas & kaftans for France
Indian factories in Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai and Surat combine fine crepe and nida with machine and hand embroidery. The best-selling styles are plain black abayas with refined details, which suit volume orders and fast reorders.
Opacity and drape are the quality tests that matter. We check each fabric for opacity in light, confirm that the abaya hangs correctly on a model, and verify that embroidery does not pucker the fabric.
Buyer's checklist for ordering abayas & kaftans for France
- Place orders 4–5 months before Ramadan
- Approve fabric drape and opacity
- Decide embellishment level and cost
- Set the length range for your market
- Confirm matching hijab or shawl
- Agree packing: hanger or folded
- Check the import and labelling rules for France: eU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Le Havre) 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 abayas & kaftans to France
Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to Le Havre, about 20–30 days. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in France; we can coordinate with the forwarder you name.
Hanger-packed or folded in individual polybags; 20–30 pieces per carton. Before loading we share a photo, video and measurement report so you can approve what is in the container. Gentle machine wash or dry clean for embellished abayas; steam rather than iron.
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.
Minimum order and container
Minimum order
200 pieces per design
Half container
Available, mixed styles
Full container
Available, FCL
Typically 200–300 pieces per design; embroidered styles from 150 pieces.
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 abayas & kaftans for buyers in France
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 abayas & kaftans for your brand or wholesale business in France? Hurain Garments Exporter is your best choice. Abayas and kaftans are priced on fabric and embroidery, so batching designs on the same cloth lowers the rate, and fabric, embellishment and sizes can be customized. Minimum order 200 pieces per design, or a half container or a full container as per your requirement. Orders for France 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 pieces per design
Minimum order, or half / full container
About us
Trusted Abayas & Kaftans manufacturer, supplier and exporter for France
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies abayas & kaftans to France, with sampling, AQL inspection, export packing and complete shipping documents.
Our abayas & kaftans are manufactured to your fabric, fit and packing by our partner factories, and we sell and ship them to buyers in France. Buying through us means one supplier for abayas & kaftans and for the other women's & ethnic wear 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 France
Our vision is to make sourcing abayas & kaftans simple and dependable for every buyer in France: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in France
Our mission is to supply abayas & kaftans 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 France. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing abayas & kaftans into France: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in France — 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) |
|---|---|
| Our office hours in your time | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole France working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +33 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | French; we correspond in English |
| Currency | Euro (EUR); quotations in USD |
| Tariff framework | EU customs union (DELTA customs system) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | the August summer shutdown and Christmas–New Year |
Abayas & Kaftans range for France
Types of abayas & kaftans available
- Black crepe abayas
- Embroidered and beaded abayas
- Open-front abayas
- Kaftans and maxi dresses
- Jilbabs
- Prayer dresses and sets
- Hijabs and shawls
- Kids' abayas
Standards: ISO 105 colour fastness, OEKO-TEX STANDARD 100 on request, AATCC test methods, AQL 2.5 inspection or the standard your project specifies. EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry.
Price, duties & landed cost in France
| Quotation currency | USD (EUR on request); you pay in Euro (EUR) through your bank |
|---|---|
| Incoterms | EXW, FOB Mundra or Kandla (Gujarat), CFR or CIF Le Havre |
| Import taxes | Import VAT plus the EU Common Customs Tariff |
| Import conformity | EU textile-labelling and REACH rules apply, with French-language labelling; duty is paid at the first EU point of entry. |
| Export documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, certificate of origin, bill of lading; test reports and compliance documents where your market asks for them |
| Payment | 50% advance with order confirmation and 50% before dispatch against export documents; L/C at sight can be discussed for larger orders. |



