Manufacturing for European Fashion Brands — From Ludhiana to Your Collection
European fashion brands increasingly look to India for knitwear manufacturing that combines quality, sustainability credentials, and competitive pricing. Bassi Clothing has been manufacturing for global brands since 1992 and is equipped to meet the rigorous standards European buyers demand.
Why European Brands Source Knitwear from India
India vs Bangladesh vs China.
Bangladesh dominates basic jersey manufacturing. China offers scale but rising costs. India sits in a different position — premium craft capability, competitive pricing, and a more agile manufacturing relationship. For mercerized cotton knitwear specifically, India is the world's preferred source.
Ludhiana: India's knitwear capital.
The Punjab city of Ludhiana produces a significant share of India's knitwear exports. The concentration of skilled artisans, specialist yarn suppliers, and finishing facilities in one region means Bassi Clothing can source and produce with speed and quality consistency that is hard to replicate elsewhere.
EU Textile Compliance
REACH Compliance
We use dyes and chemicals that comply with EU REACH regulations for restricted substances in textiles. Documentation available on request.
OEKO-TEX Readiness
We manufacture to standards aligned with OEKO-TEX requirements. We can work with OEKO-TEX certified yarn suppliers where required.
Certificate of Origin
Full documentation provided for customs clearance into EU member states.
Social Compliance
Responsible manufacturing environment. Factory audits can be arranged.
Our Product Range for European Buyers
We supply the knitwear categories European fashion labels most commonly source from India — round neck t-shirts, polo shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, zip-throughs, joggers, shorts, and casual trousers — in mercerized cotton and standard cotton.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. We export directly to EU member states and work with freight forwarders experienced in EU customs clearance.
We work with brands at various scales — from growing labels to established retailers.
Our team communicates in English. All documentation, tech pack reviews, and communications are conducted in English.
Sea freight from India to European ports typically takes 25–35 days. Air freight is available for urgent orders or samples.
Contact us with your target cost per unit. We will assess feasibility based on specification and volume.
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We work with European brands at every stage — from first samples to full production runs.
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