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Who supplies abayas & kaftans in London, United Kingdom?
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 London, United Kingdom. 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 London needs abayas & kaftans
As the capital, London concentrates United Kingdom's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Retail buyers in London order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season. Wholesale markets in London buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans. Abayas and kaftans are the core of modest fashion, with demand concentrated before Ramadan and Eid and orders placed months ahead.
The UK is one of the largest apparel markets in Europe, with a big online retail sector, a large South Asian, African and Caribbean community and a long relationship with Indian garment suppliers.
Retail chains & stores in London
Stores in London 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 London, 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.
Delivery of abayas & kaftans to London
- 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 London GatewayIndicative transit 20–30 days (Western Europe), FCL or LCL, on FOB, CFR or CIF terms.
- 3Inland to LondonAbout 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 London
| Office hours | 24×7 — three 8-hour shifts, every day, so the whole United Kingdom working day is covered |
|---|---|
| +91 87809 43729 | |
| Phone | +91 87809 43729 |
| [email protected] | |
| Languages | English, Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu (local language: English) |
| Quotation | USD (GBP equivalent on request), within 1–2 business days |
London: the market for abayas & kaftans
As the capital, London concentrates United Kingdom's importers, head offices and institutional buyers. Retail buyers in London order shirts, T-shirts, jeans and kidswear each season. Wholesale markets in London buy mixed containers of basics, kidswear and jeans.
Abayas and kaftans are the core of modest fashion, with demand concentrated before Ramadan and Eid and orders placed months ahead. In London that demand comes mainly from retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses and online marketplaces & d2c brands.
Retailers in London restock shirts, T-shirts, jeans, kidswear and seasonal fashion every few weeks, and want private-label labelling, hang tags and barcodes applied at source so garments go straight onto the shop floor.
Wholesalers in London buy garments by the carton and the container, favouring fast-moving sizes and colours of T-shirts, jeans, leggings and kidswear. Mixed-style containers let them test new lines without carrying a large stock of any one design.
E-commerce brands in London reorder best-sellers in small lots, so short lead times, clear MOQs and reliable colour matching matter more than the lowest unit price.
Who buys in London and what sells with abayas & kaftans
London is served through London Gateway, with 1 day by road to the city; its strongest garment sectors are retail chains & stores, wholesale & trading houses, workwear & safety clothing and hospitality & tourism.
T-Shirts: T-shirts are the highest-volume garment: bought as retail basics, promotional merchandise and event wear, in plain and printed styles. Many London buyers add it to the same container.
Track Pants & Shorts: Track pants and shorts serve sport, home and travel, and are easy for wholesalers to sell because they fit many body sizes. Many London buyers add it to the same container.
Printed Shirts: Printed shirts are fast fashion for warm-weather and resort markets: designs age quickly and are replaced each season. Many London buyers add it to the same container.
Trousers & Cargo Pants: Chinos and cargo pants bridge work and weekend wear, and utility versions are bought by contractors and uniform suppliers. Many London buyers add it to the same container.
Planning your abayas & kaftans order for London
Timing decides whether abayas & kaftans sell at full price or at a discount in London. Four seasons, with autumn-winter ranges ordered by April and spring-summer by October; peaks include Eid, Diwali, Black Friday, Christmas and back-to-school. 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 London 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. In London, 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 London
London has a proper cold season, so a range of abayas & kaftans should carry the heavier options as well: Georgette and chiffon for overlays and cotton and linen-blend kaftans. Lighter fabrics still sell through spring and summer.
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.
Buyer's checklist for ordering abayas & kaftans for London
- 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 United Kingdom: textiles follow UK fibre-labelling rules, children's wear has safety requirements for drawcords and flammability, and chemical restrictions apply; buyers often ask for OEKO-TEX or social-compliance audits.
- Agree Incoterms (FOB, CFR or CIF Felixstowe) 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 London
Containers move by sea from Mundra, Kandla or Nhava Sheva to London Gateway, about 20–30 days, then 1 day by road to London. We quote FOB, CFR or CIF, and your clearing agent handles customs and local delivery in London; 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 London
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 London? 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 London 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 London
Hurain Garments Exporter is a trading and export company that supplies abayas & kaftans to London, 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 London. 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 London
Our vision is to make sourcing abayas & kaftans simple and dependable for every buyer in London: clear specifications, honest information about who makes the product, and a supplier that answers questions before and after the order.
Our mission in London
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 London. Send your specification and quantity to get a price you can compare.
Importing abayas & kaftans into London: local guide
Practical facts for buyers in London, United Kingdom — 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 United Kingdom working day is covered |
| Country calling code | +44 (our WhatsApp: +91 87809 43729) |
| Business languages | English; we correspond in English |
| Currency | pound sterling (GBP); quotations in USD |
| Customs system | CDS (Customs Declaration Service) |
| Trade agreement with India | No India-specific trade agreement; standard (MFN) duty applies |
| Plan orders around | Christmas–New Year and the Easter and August bank holidays |
Leading buyer segments in London
- Retail chains & storesBuys abayas & kaftans: Department stores, Shopping-mall brands, Independent boutiques
- Wholesale & trading housesBuys abayas & kaftans: Garment wholesalers and jobbers, Import–export trading houses, Market and bazaar traders
- Workwear & safety clothingAlso buys: Oil, gas and mining contractors, Construction and engineering firms, Factories and utilities
- Hospitality & tourismAlso buys: Hotels and resorts, Restaurants and catering, Airlines and airports
- Schools, institutions & corporate uniformsAlso buys: Schools and colleges, Hospitals and clinics, Government departments
- Online marketplaces & D2C brandsBuys abayas & kaftans: Marketplace sellers, Direct-to-consumer labels, Social-commerce shops
Abayas & Kaftans range for London
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. Textiles follow UK fibre-labelling rules, children's wear has safety requirements for drawcords and flammability, and chemical restrictions apply; buyers often ask for OEKO-TEX or social-compliance audits.