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Wholesale Sherpa Fabric for UK Buyers

Double-face sherpa fabric, 290-310 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.

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Quick Answer

Sherpa Specifications at a Glance

In short: our double-face sherpa (fleece back, long-pile face) is produced at 290-310 gsm, 100% polyester, 160-170 cm width. 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.

SpecificationValue
GSM290-310 gsm
Composition100% polyester
Width160-170 cm
ConstructionDouble-face: fleece back + long-pile face
MOQ50 kg per color
CertificationsGOTS · 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.

The UK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement (in force since January 2021) 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. Altunkaya Tekstil has exhibited at The London Textile Fair, meeting UK buyers in person.

FactorUK
Trade agreementUK-Turkey Free Trade Agreement — duty-free with certificate of origin
Road/ferry freight lead time4-6 business days
Air freight lead time2-3 days
Compliance for finished goodsUKCA marking, UK General Product Safety Regulations
Trade fair presenceExhibited at The London Textile Fair
Payment termsGBP or EUR invoicing, wire transfer
Why Istanbul

Why UK Buyers Source Sherpa 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
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FAQ

Wholesale Sherpa for UK — FAQ

Does sherpa 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 — a valid certificate of origin is required at UK customs.
How long does sherpa 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, 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, 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 Sherpa 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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