Eastman Exports has supplied knitwear to international buyers across Europe, North America, Australia and the Middle East for over three decades. Every shipment moves FOB Chennai — one port, one responsible exporter, full documentation.
The largest destination for Tirupur knitwear exports. Buyers across Western and Northern Europe require OEKO-TEX fabric sourcing, REACH compliance on trims, and test reports from accredited labs. All manageable on request.
United States and Canadian buyers require accurate HS classification (6109.10.00, 6110.20.00 etc.), commercial invoice detail and country-of-origin documentation. FOB Chennai shipments routed through major US gateway ports.
Buyers in Australia and New Zealand prioritise cotton certifications and accurate fabric composition declarations. Container routing from Chennai serves Sydney, Melbourne and Auckland on standard transit times.
UAE, Saudi Arabia and Gulf buyers for corporate uniforms, activewear and premium basics. Shorter transit times from Chennai to Jebel Ali make the Middle East a natural export corridor from Tirupur.
Export containers are stuffed at the Tirupur Inland Container Depot — directly from the factory. This eliminates the risk of damage and documentary errors that come with transporting loose cargo to the port.
All exports move through Chennai port on FOB terms. The buyer's nominated freight forwarder takes over at the port gate. Eastman Exports manages all documentation up to FOB — commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, COO.
Full container loads (FCL) and less-than-container loads (LCL) are both arranged through established freight forwarders in Tirupur. Minimum order quantity for LCL shipments is discussed at order confirmation.
Original shipping documents — bill of lading, certificate of origin, commercial invoice — are couriered to the buyer or their bank within 24 hours of vessel departure. DHL tracking shared with the shipment advice.
Telegraphic transfer (T/T) is the standard payment method. For new buyers: 30% advance at order confirmation, 70% before shipment. Established buyers may negotiate deferred terms after the first successful order.
Irrevocable letters of credit at sight are accepted from buyers who prefer documentary credit. LC terms are agreed at order confirmation. Eastman Exports has existing banking relationships for LC discounting.
Minimum order quantity varies by product category and fabrication. As a general guide: 500 pieces per style per colour for basics; 300 pieces for more complex constructions. Sampling quantities are separate.
Send us your product requirement — category, GSM, quantity, destination and timeline. We will respond within 48 hours with a price indication and sampling timeline.