Baby Knitwear · France
Wholesale Baby Knitwear in France — Direct from Turkish Manufacturers
Knitted baby cardigans and sets are a staple of French layette retail, particularly for gifting, and quality here is judged on yarn softness and linking rather than on stitch complexity. Turkish knitwear production uses fine-spun cotton and cotton-merino at 12 and 14 gauge with hand-linked finishing, which is the construction French buyers associate with premium layette. Minimums run 100 pieces per style per colour because of yarn dye lots.
Market angle
Layette gifting drives French knitwear demand
Most French knitwear orders we ship are built around gift-ready presentation: cardigan, bonnet and booties in matched yarn, boxed with ribbon. We dye the components in one lot and assemble the sets before packing, so the retailer shelves them without repacking.
Product specs
Production details
| Sizes | 0-3M / 3-6M / 6-12M / 12-18M / 18-24M |
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| Fabrics |
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| Customization |
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| Sample lead time | 5-8 business days |
Shipping & logistics
Delivery to France
Transit time
4-7 days (road freight), 2-3 days (air express)
Available methods
- Consolidated road freight with A.TR certificate
- Air express via DHL/UPS to CDG or Lyon
- Groupage to regional French hubs
Typical cost
Groupage road freight is the most economical route for 2-20 cartons; per-carton rates drop noticeably above 8 cartons
Customs
Turkish-origin apparel moves duty-free into France under the EU-Turkey customs union when accompanied by an A.TR movement certificate, which we issue with every shipment. French VAT (TVA) is settled by the importer of record unless you request a DDP quote.
Pricing
MOQ & pricing for France buyers
100-300 pcs
Per style per colour, stock yarn shades only
300-1000 pcs
Custom yarn dyeing available, 6-10% volume discount
1000+ pcs
Factory-direct pricing, bespoke jacquard development included
- Minimum order
- 50 pcs per style / 300 pcs total minimum
- Payment terms
- 30% deposit, 70% before dispatch — SEPA transfer accepted
- Sampling
- 3-5 business days plus courier
Questions
Frequently asked
Do French importers pay customs duty on Turkish kids clothing?+
No duty applies to qualifying Turkish-origin apparel thanks to the EU-Turkey customs union, provided the shipment travels with an A.TR certificate. We prepare that document for every order. TVA is still due at import unless you take a DDP quote.
Can you match specific Pantone colours for a French season range?+
Yes. We send lab dips for approval before bulk dyeing, usually within 5-7 days. Once approved, the same dye recipe is used across all styles in the order so tones match across the range.
Why is the knitwear MOQ higher than jersey?+
Yarn is dyed in lots before knitting, so the minimum economic run is 100 pieces per style per colour rather than the 50 we accept on jersey products.
What gauges do you produce?+
7 gauge for chunkier winter pieces, 12 and 14 gauge for fine baby knitwear, on both flat-bed and computerised Shima Seiki machines.
Can you develop a custom jacquard pattern?+
Yes. Development takes five to eight days for the first swatch; the cost is absorbed into orders above 1,000 pieces.
More on sourcing baby knitwear for France
The full category and market guides, plus related reading.
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