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Wholesale Jersey Fabric for Germany

Combed cotton and cotton-lycra jersey, 150-220 gsm, manufacturer-direct from Istanbul — duty-free entry to Germany under the EU-Turkey Customs Union with a valid A.TR movement certificate. MOQ 50 kg, 3-5 business day road delivery.

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Quick Answer

Jersey Specifications at a Glance

In short: our combed cotton jersey ranges from 150-220 gsm across single jersey, standard jersey and lycra jersey constructions, with cotton-lycra blends up to 240 gsm. MOQ is 50 kg per color, and orders ship duty-free into Germany under the EU-Turkey Customs Union when accompanied by an A.TR movement certificate.

Specification	Value
GSM range	150-220 gsm (single/standard); 180-240 gsm (lycra)
Composition	100% combed cotton; or 92/8 cotton-lycra
Width	100 cm tubular (cotton); 180-185 cm (lycra)
Variants	Single jersey, standard jersey, lycra jersey, heavy jersey
MOQ	50 kg per color
Certifications	GOTS · BCI · OEKO-TEX Standard 100

Logistics & Compliance

Shipping, Customs & Compliance for Germany

What German buyers need to know before placing a first order.

Jersey fabric shipments qualify for duty-free entry to Germany under the EU-Turkey Customs Union when accompanied by a valid A.TR movement certificate — only standard German import VAT applies at customs. Road freight from Istanbul typically takes 3-5 business days; air freight arrives in 1-2 days for samples or urgent small batches. Invoicing is in EUR with SEPA or wire transfer payment.

Factor	Germany
Customs regime	EU-Turkey Customs Union — duty-free with A.TR certificate
Road freight lead time	3-5 business days
Air freight lead time	1-2 days
VAT	Standard German import VAT applies, reclaimable for registered businesses
Compliance expectations	OEKO-TEX Standard 100, GOTS, REACH-compliant dyeing and finishing
Payment terms	EUR invoicing, SEPA or wire transfer

Why Istanbul

Why German Buyers Source Jersey from Istanbul

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3-5 day road delivery

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Duty-free with A.TR

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OEKO-TEX/GOTS documentation

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EUR invoicing, no currency risk

FAQ

Wholesale Jersey for Germany — FAQ

Does jersey fabric from Turkey enter Germany duty-free?

Yes. Textile goods qualifying under the EU-Turkey Customs Union enter Germany without import duty when shipped with a valid A.TR movement certificate, provided on request with every EU shipment. Standard German import VAT still applies at customs.

How long does jersey fabric take to reach Germany from Istanbul?

Road freight typically takes 3-5 business days to major German logistics hubs. Air freight is available for urgent sample shipments, arriving in 1-2 days.

What is the minimum order quantity for German buyers?

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

Do you provide OEKO-TEX and GOTS documentation for German brands?

Yes. The dyehouse we work with holds GOTS, BCI and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certifications, and we provide certificate copies, transaction certificates and fiber composition declarations with certified orders on request.

Can we pay in EUR?

Yes. EUR invoicing is standard for German buyers, settled by SEPA transfer or international wire.

Request a Jersey Fabric Sample for Germany

50 kg minimum order, A.TR duty-free shipping to Germany, OEKO-TEX/GOTS certified. Tell us your GSM and color requirements — we'll send a quote within one business day.

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