#Export
Every The Knit Journal article about export, for clothing brands, workshops and entrepreneurs.
Costing, pricing & marginsHow to cost freight for fabric and garments within the EU
A hoodie travels further than you think before it reaches a customer. Every leg costs money, and on small runs freight can exceed the cost of packaging.
Costing, pricing & marginsLanded cost: buying fabric inside vs outside the EU
A fabric that is cheaper per kilo from outside the EU can end up dearer than one bought from stock in Romania. You only see it in the landed cost.
Costing, pricing & marginsHow to protect your margin from currency swings and price rises in quotes
Months can pass between quote and delivery. If the exchange rate or cotton prices move in that time, someone pays the difference. The contract decides who.
Selling & marketing in RomaniaHow to prepare for a textile or fashion trade fair
A trade fair is not won in the three days on the stand, but in the months before and the weeks after. Here is how to plan each stage.
Selling & marketing in RomaniaHow to export clothing from Romania to other EU countries
There are no customs inside the EU, but there are clear rules on invoicing, transport and reporting. Follow them from the first shipment and you avoid surprises later.
Selling & marketing in RomaniaHow to find clothing distributors and agents in the EU
A good local partner opens doors a Romanian brand cannot open alone from a distance. The wrong one can lock you out of a market for years.
Selling & marketing in RomaniaWhich languages do clothing labels need for EU export?
A label that is correct in Romania can be incomplete in Germany or France. Plan the languages and information before production, not after.