UK Buyers · UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement

Wholesale Fleece Fabric for UK Buyers

Anti-pill polar fleece, 270-280 gsm, factory-direct from Istanbul — duty-free entry to the UK under the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement. MOQ 50 kg, 4-6 business day road/ferry delivery. Altunkaya Tekstil has exhibited at The London Textile Fair.

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Quick Answer

Fleece Specifications at a Glance

In short: our anti-pill polar fleece is produced at 270-280 gsm, 100% polyester, 150-160 cm width, in sheared, printed and melange variants. MOQ is 50 kg per color, and shipments qualify for duty-free entry to the UK under the post-Brexit UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement with a valid certificate of origin.

Specification	Value
GSM	270-280 gsm
Composition	100% polyester
Width	150-160 cm
Variants	Sheared/brushed, printed, melange
MOQ	50 kg per color
Certifications	GOTS · BCI · OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Logistics & Compliance

Shipping, Customs & Compliance for the UK

What UK buyers need to know before placing a first order, post-Brexit.

Since leaving the EU, the UK operates its own trade terms with Turkey under the UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (in force since January 2021), which largely preserves the duty-free access to textile goods that existed under the former EU-Turkey Customs Union — a valid certificate of origin is required at UK customs. Road and ferry freight from Istanbul typically takes 4-6 business days; air freight arrives in 2-3 days. UK buyers should note that UKCA marking and the UK's General Product Safety Regulations apply to finished consumer goods alongside standard OEKO-TEX/GOTS fabric documentation. Altunkaya Tekstil has exhibited at The London Textile Fair, meeting UK buyers in person.

Factor	UK
Trade agreement	UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement — duty-free with certificate of origin
Road/ferry freight lead time	4-6 business days
Air freight lead time	2-3 days
Compliance for finished goods	UKCA marking, UK General Product Safety Regulations
Trade fair presence	Exhibited at The London Textile Fair
Payment terms	GBP or EUR invoicing, wire transfer

Why Istanbul

Why UK Buyers Source Fleece from Istanbul

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4-6 day road/ferry delivery

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Duty-free under UK-Turkey FTA

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Met UK buyers at London Textile Fair

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OEKO-TEX/GOTS documentation

FAQ

Wholesale Fleece for UK — FAQ

Does fleece fabric from Turkey enter the UK duty-free after Brexit?

Yes, in most cases. The UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement, in force since January 2021, preserves duty-free access for qualifying textile goods that previously benefited from the EU-Turkey Customs Union — a valid certificate of origin is required at UK customs.

How long does fleece fabric take to reach the UK from Istanbul?

Road and ferry freight typically takes 4-6 business days. Air freight is available for urgent sample shipments or small batches, arriving in 2-3 days.

Has Altunkaya Tekstil met UK buyers in person?

Yes. We have exhibited at The London Textile Fair, meeting UK-based garment manufacturers and brands directly.

What is the minimum order quantity for UK buyers?

50 kg per color, the same as our global standard. In-stock colors ship within 2-5 business days of order confirmation; custom-dyed colors add 5-10 business days.

What compliance should UK brands be aware of for finished garments?

UKCA marking and the UK's General Product Safety Regulations apply to finished consumer goods. Fabric-level documentation (OEKO-TEX, GOTS) supports but does not replace these finished-product requirements.

Request a Fleece Fabric Sample for the UK

50 kg minimum order, duty-free shipping under the UK-Turkey FTA, 4-6 day road/ferry delivery. Tell us your GSM and color requirements — we'll send a quote within one business day.

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