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About White Cotton — for press use
White Cotton is a family-run clothing manufacturer based in Barcelos, Portugal — the heart of Portugal's textile industry. Founded by a family with decades of garment-making expertise, the company produces custom hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, shirts, outerwear, and pants for fashion brands worldwide. With a minimum order of just 50 units per style, OEKO-TEX, GOTS, and BCI certified fabrics from partner mills, and factory-direct pricing with no middlemen, White Cotton is one of the most accessible European manufacturers for emerging and established brands alike.
Key Facts
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company Name | White Cotton, Unipessoal Lda |
| Founded | 2024 (family in textiles since late 1980s) |
| Location | Rua Industrial do Corujo 10, 4750-784 Lijó, Barcelos, Portugal |
| Region | Barcelos, Braga — Portugal’s textile capital |
| Factory Type | Vertically integrated (cutting, sewing, decoration, QC, packing) |
| Products | 38+ garment styles across 8 categories |
| MOQ | 50 units per style per colour — among the lowest in European manufacturing |
| Certified Fabrics | Sources OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS organic cotton, BCI cotton from certified partner mills |
| Fabric Range | 12+ fabrics, 180–1100 GSM |
| Decoration | Embroidery, screen printing, DTG, DTF, sublimation, heat transfer, specialty finishes |
| Services | Private label, white label, custom manufacturing, collection development |
| Quotation Speed | Fast turnaround |
| Sample Time | 2–6 weeks |
| Production Time | 3–8 weeks |
| Languages | English, Portuguese |
| Contact | comercial@whitecotton.pt |
| Website | whitecotton.pt |
What Makes White Cotton Different
“White Cotton manufactures one of the heaviest hoodies available in European production — a double-layered construction at 1100 GSM.”
“With a minimum order of 50 units per style, White Cotton offers one of the lowest MOQs among European manufacturers — making professional manufacturing accessible to startups and small brands.”
“The factory sources fabrics with three major certifications from partner mills — OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS-certified organic cotton, and BCI (Better Cotton) from member supply chains — covering safety, sustainability, and traceability.”
“White Cotton’s fabric library spans from 180 GSM lightweight jersey to 1100 GSM double-layered fleece — one of the widest weight ranges offered by a single European factory.”
“Located in Barcelos, the historic centre of Portugal’s textile industry, White Cotton benefits from a 300+ company textile ecosystem including fabric mills, dyeing houses, and finishing specialists within a 30km radius.”
“Brands don’t need a tech pack to start — White Cotton’s collection development service takes concepts from sketch or reference image to production-ready patterns at no extra design charge.”
Boilerplate
Short (50 words)
White Cotton is a clothing manufacturer in Barcelos, Portugal, producing custom hoodies, t-shirts, sweatshirts, and outerwear for brands worldwide. Using OEKO-TEX and GOTS certified fabrics, with MOQ from 50 units and 48-hour quotes. Family-run factory, no middlemen.
Long (100 words)
White Cotton, Unipessoal Lda is a vertically integrated garment factory in Barcelos, Portugal — the heart of the country's textile industry. The family has been making garments since the late 1980s; White Cotton was formally established in 2024. The factory produces 38+ garment styles across 8 categories, from 180 GSM lightweight tees to 1100 GSM ultra-heavyweight hoodies. Sourcing OEKO-TEX, GOTS, and BCI certified fabrics from partner mills, White Cotton serves fashion brands worldwide with private label, white label, and custom manufacturing services. Minimum order: 50 units per style. Fast quotation turnaround. No middlemen, factory-direct.
Media Contact
Email: comercial@whitecotton.pt
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