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Shipping & Logistics

Sea or air freight from China directly to your address in the EU or Switzerland, tracked and insured on request.

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We organise transport from the factory. Depending on quantity, weight and timing we choose sea freight (cheaper) or air freight (faster) and keep you updated on shipment status.

We have no fixed port and no warehouse of our own. We choose the route for each order by deadline and cost and deliver directly to your business address or your end customer. On request we insure every shipment with marine cargo insurance.

In the EU we deliver DDP, meaning cleared and delivered to your address. In Switzerland we deliver DAP: we bring the goods to your address, you clear Swiss duty and VAT yourself, and we provide the documents you need.

Choosing sea or air freight

The right transport mode depends on more than the unit price. Volume, weight, goods value, required delivery date and the consequences of a late arrival all belong in the decision. Sea freight typically suits planned larger shipments, while air freight can make sense for smaller, lighter or time-critical quantities.

We compare the realistic route using the packed goods. This requires package dimensions, gross and net weight, collection point, delivery address and deadline. Only then can freight be placed accurately in the landed-cost calculation.

Consolidation, documents and shipment status

When goods from several production runs need to be combined, we plan consolidation before shipping. Commercial invoice, packing list and transport documents are aligned with the agreed shipment so production, freight and customs use the same data basis.

After collection, you receive a traceable status along the agreed route. Depending on the project, the goods go to your business address or directly to end customers in an agreed B2C setup.

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What's included
  • Sea or air freight from the factory
  • Flexible route per order, no fixed port
  • Direct shipping to your address or to end customers
  • EU: DDP, Switzerland: DAP
  • Tracked delivery across the EU and Switzerland
  • Optional marine cargo insurance

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We have clothing produced for companies in the EU and Switzerland and check the quality with our own team at the producers. Founded by Ben Detert and Felix Sander. Based in Hamburg, with our team on site in China.

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  • Sourcing & procurement
  • Process & timeline
  • Quality control
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Topics

  • B2B textile import
  • Merch & textile customisation
  • Workwear & corporate fashion
  • B2B textile wholesale
  • Clothing for Switzerland
  • Amazon FBA supplier
  • Private label clothing
  • Brand supplier
  • Clothing manufacturers
  • T-shirt manufacturers
  • Hoodie manufacturers
  • Workwear manufacturers
  • Wholesale for retailers
  • Import from 50 pieces
  • Import with a contact in Hamburg

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