Know the work
The people discussing your garment understand how it will be cut, sewn, finished and checked.
White Cotton / 01Barcelos — Portugal
The family behind the factory
The work has a family name.
Three generations of garment making, carried forward by people who still stay close to the cloth, the machines and the decisions.
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Three generations
Not a founding myth. A line of work.
White Cotton is the newest chapter in a family textile story. The name changed. The knowledge stayed in the room.
- 1990s
The first workshop
The family learns the work where it matters: at the machine, the cutting table and the final inspection.
- 2006
A second company
The next generation turns inherited skill into a more complete production operation in Barcelos.
- 2024
White Cotton
A new identity for the same family craft, built to work directly with brands across borders.
Real people, real production
The same voices follow the garment.
The conversation does not disappear into a chain of agents. Development, sourcing and production stay close enough to question one another before a small problem becomes a finished order.
“The product should carry the care of the people who made it— without needing a story invented after the fact.”
How we work
Say what is possible
A clear no is more useful than a promise the production floor cannot keep.
Keep decisions close
Direct communication keeps fabric, fit and finishing choices connected to the people making them.
The names behind the decisions
A small team makes ownership easy to see.
Specialists across commercial work, sourcing, embroidery, sewing, finishing, quality control and packing stay connected around the same production floor.
João CarreiraFounder
Pedro CarreiraManaging Director
Nelson CarreiraSales Director
Cláudia FerreiraAccounting & Fabric Sourcing
Hugo Costa GomesEmbroidery & Commercial
Production teamCut, sew, finish, inspect & pack
Rua Industrial do Corujo 10
4750-784 Lijó, Barcelos
4750-784 Lijó, Barcelos
A registered company. A physical place.
Know who makes your order, and where.
- Company
- White Cotton, Unipessoal Lda
- Registration
- NIF 518355411
- Material routes
- OEKO-TEX, GOTS and Better Cotton options sourced through documented partner mills
- Visits
- Available to production clients once samples are approved and bulk production is underway
Common questions
Short answers, before we begin.
Still unsure? Write to the factory and a person will answer.
Start a conversationWhere is White Cotton's factory located?
White Cotton's factory is located at Rua Industrial do Corujo 10, 4750-784 Lijó, Barcelos, Portugal. It is approximately 40 minutes by car from Porto airport. Factory visits are available for production clients by appointment.
What types of garments does White Cotton manufacture?
We manufacture hoodies, sweatshirts, t-shirts, polo shirts, shirts, jackets, outerwear, pants, and shorts. Garments are manufactured under your brand through private-label or white-label routes.
Is White Cotton a family-run business?
Yes. White Cotton is a third-generation family textile business from Barcelos: the grandfather's firm in the 1990s, the family's second company in 2006, and White Cotton, relaunched in 2024 by the son and brother who run it today.
What certifications does White Cotton hold?
White Cotton sources OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS organic cotton and Better Cotton options through partner mills when a project requires them. The relevant material documentation is confirmed for the specific project before production.
What is White Cotton's minimum order quantity?
Minimums depend on garment category, colourways and material. Light garments begin at 100 pieces in one colour or 75 per colour with two or more colourways. Heavy garments begin at 75 pieces in one colour or 50 per colour with two or more colourways. Specialty mill materials can require more.
The next chapter
Your collection can enter the story.
Bring the idea, the tech pack and the questions. We will tell you what the factory needs to make it real.
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