For German Brands
Portuguese Manufacturing for German Fashion Brands
EU single market — no customs, no tariffs. OEKO-TEX & GOTS certified. 3–4 day delivery. MOQ from 50 units.
What We Offer
White Cotton manufactures garments for German fashion brands from our OEKO-TEX and GOTS certified factory in Barcelos, Portugal. As fellow EU members, there are zero customs barriers — your goods move freely within the single market. Germany is our second-largest European market, and we understand the German expectation for precision, punctuality, and certified quality.
Why Choose Us
Why White Cotton for German Brands
EU Single Market — Zero Barriers
Portugal and Germany are both EU member states. Your garments move freely — no customs declarations, no import duties, no border delays. Intra-community supply with full VAT documentation.
German-Standard Certifications
OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS organic, BCI cotton — the certifications German retailers and consumers expect. Full traceability documentation provided with every order.
3–4 Day Delivery to Germany
Road freight from Barcelos to Germany takes 3–4 business days via established logistics corridors through Spain and France. Regular groupage services keep shipping costs competitive.
Precision and Punctuality
We operate to fixed timelines with milestone updates. Sample delivery dates, production start dates, and shipping dates are committed — not estimated. German brands receive the scheduling discipline they expect.
Product Catalog
Popular Products
Double-Layered Hoodie
1100GSM — 100% Organic Brushed Cotton
Washed Run-Stitch Hoodie
520GSM — 100% Organic Cotton w/ Run-Stitch Embroidery
Luxe Fleece Hoodie
380GSM — 70% Cotton 30% Polyester
Signature Fleece Hoodie
440GSM — 80% Cotton 20% Polyester
American Fleece Hoodie
380GSM — 100% Organic Cotton
Marble Dyed Hoodie
440GSM — 100% Organic Brushed Cotton w/ 3D Embroidery
Fabric Selection
Recommended Fabrics
Organic Cotton Jersey
Germany has the largest organic fashion market in Europe. GOTS-certified organic jersey is essential for German retail distribution.
French Terry
Premium French terry at 350–440 GSM for the quality-conscious German streetwear and casual market.
Recycled Jersey
German consumers lead European demand for recycled materials. GRS-certified recycled jersey meets German sustainability expectations.
Decoration & Finishing
Recommended Techniques
Real Example
How We Delivered
Scenario
A Berlin-based sustainable fashion label needed organic cotton t-shirts and hoodies with GOTS certification for their online shop and retail partners.
Solution
We produced 150 organic cotton tees (200 GSM) and 100 hoodies (400 GSM French terry) with embroidered logos. Full GOTS transaction certificates provided.
Result
Brand secured distribution in two German concept stores based on the certified production documentation we provided.
Process
How It Works
Send Your Idea
Share your designs, sketches, reference images, or mood board. No tech pack required — we develop the specs with you.
Get a Quote in 48h
Receive a detailed, transparent quotation covering fabric, trims, manufacturing, and finishing. Factory-direct pricing, no middlemen.
Approve Your Sample
We produce a pre-production sample for your review. Iterate until every detail — fit, fabric, colour, construction — matches your vision.
Production & Delivery
Full production with quality control at every stage. Packed to your specs and shipped directly to your warehouse or fulfillment centre.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked
Gibt es Zölle auf Kleidung aus Portugal nach Deutschland?
Nein — Portugal und Deutschland sind EU-Mitgliedstaaten. Waren bewegen sich frei innerhalb des EU-Binnenmarktes ohne Zölle, Zollanmeldungen oder Grenzkontrollen. Wir liefern als innergemeinschaftliche Lieferung mit vollständiger Umsatzsteuer-Dokumentation.
How long does delivery take from Portugal to Germany?
Road freight from Barcelos to Germany takes 3–4 business days. Express courier for samples takes 1–2 days. We ship via established logistics corridors through Spain and France with regular groupage services.
Do you provide OEKO-TEX and GOTS certificates?
Yes. All our fabrics are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. We source GOTS-certified organic cotton and provide GOTS transaction certificates (TC) with every organic order. These documents are required by most German retailers.
What is the minimum order for German brands?
50 units per style per colour. This applies to all garments — hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, and outerwear. We work with German brands from startup stage through to established retail distribution.
Can you produce garments with German care labels?
Yes. We produce garments with German-language care labels, EU fibre composition requirements, and country of origin marking. All labelling complies with EU Textile Regulation 1007/2011.
Do you speak German?
Our team communicates in English and Portuguese. While we do not currently offer German-language support, all documentation, quotations, and production updates are provided in clear, professional English. Many of our German clients confirm that communication is seamless.
Ready to manufacture for german brands?