Knitwear
T-shirts, polos and sweats in jersey, rib and fleece, with fit, weight and finish developed to your brief.
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Garments, fabrics & yarns.
Surajmal Shobhachand handles knitwear, woven garments, denim, workwear, fabrics and yarns for orders to South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Egypt and Morocco. The brief names the receiving country and importer so the label and conformity preparation can be agreed early. Production through India or Bangladesh is assessed against your product, quantity, testing and delivery requirements.
Woven garments
Shirts, blouses, dresses and trousers, from repeat styles to seasonal collections for women, men and children.
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Fabrics
Woven and knitted cloth, greige, dyed or finished, to the composition, weight and usable width in your brief.
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Yarns
Ring-spun, open-end, combed and carded options, with count and blend matched to your end use.
View rangePrepared for AfricaApprove the product.
Approve the product.
Plan the shipment evidence.
Preparation starts before shipment is booked. Surajmal Shobhachand agrees the garment standard, importer information and applicable registration, testing and inspection work for the named destination during development.
A woven trouser order with a shipment file
Fix the product specification
Approve fabric composition, weight, finish, measurements and construction so the sampled product matches the goods planned for bulk.
Confirm the receiving country
Share the importer or compliance contact and any existing destination instructions so the relevant preparation can be scoped.
Agree artwork and evidence
Approve physical labels and identify the registration, test and inspection records needed against the product specification.
Prepare for shipment review
Keep the approved labels, inspection results, packing allocation and agreed conformity documents connected to the same order.
Labelling & regulatory guidance
Conformity preparation starts with the approved specification.
We plan the registration, testing and inspection work for each destination during development, then align the shipment file with the approved garment.
Kenya PVoC
Garments subject to PVoC must meet the applicable Kenya Standard or approved specification and carry a Certificate of Conformity before shipment. For imported products intended for local sale, importers must purchase Import Standardization Mark stickers directly from KEBS and apply using copies of the Certificate of Conformity, Import Declaration Form and Customs Entry.[1][2]
Nigeria SONCAP
SONCAP-regulated imports are required to undergo verification and testing in the country of supply. A SONCAP Certificate is a mandatory customs-clearance document. We confirm the applicable care-labelling and label-position requirements with SON before artwork approval.[3]
Egypt GOEIC
For covered goods, GOEIC registration applies to the producing factory or the trademark-owning company or its distribution centre. We confirm the registration and inspection route with the importer and approve the Arabic garment label during manufacture.[4][5]
South Africa labels
For the goods covered by Regulation 6, subject to its exemptions, the origin trade description must be conspicuous and easily legible. Fibre content and care labelling follow the national standards incorporated through Government Notice 2410 of 2000.[6]
Morocco standard
NM 09.0.000:2025 is compulsory for textile and clothing products, covering requirements, test methods and labelling, and consumer information must appear in Arabic at minimum. Ordinary apparel is outside the Cم conformity-marking list but remains subject to market-surveillance controls.[7]
Guidance last reviewed 13 September 2026 · Disclaimer
Order planningPlan the sample.
Plan the sample.
Agree the schedule.
Surajmal Shobhachand plans garment development alongside the agreed destination preparation. Include the receiving importer and required arrival date at enquiry so document and inspection steps can be considered before shipment is booked.
- First garment samples
- 4–10 days
After brief confirmation; development scope agreed at the start.
- Garment production
- From 35 days
After approval, depending on construction and quantity.
- Minimum order
- By specification
Set per style or material and confirmed at enquiry.
- Delivery
- Agreed at quotation
Production and shipping planned against your required arrival date.
For fabric, yarn and specialist development, we confirm sample and production timings against your brief.
Common Questions
Before you place an order.
When should Kenya PVoC verification begin?
At sample approval, before bulk is committed. Verification needs a stable product that matches the construction, fibre composition and finish of the goods that will ship.[1]
Does a Nigeria-bound shipment need SONCAP before customs clearance?
For regulated imports, verification and testing produce the SONCAP Certificate that accompanies the shipment for clearance. A Non-Conformity Report prevents normal clearance, and a default charge can apply where the process was not completed before shipment.[3]
Can Arabic labelling for Egypt be corrected after arrival?
For ready-made clothing covered by Article 102(D) of the import regulations, the woven Arabic label is attached during manufacture and identifies the material, country of origin and importer. We approve it before bulk; the provision has exceptions for socks and specified medical and industrial-safety imports.[8]
What does South Africa require for origin marking?
Regulation 6 requires a conspicuous, easily legible origin trade description on covered goods, subject to its exemptions. It does not itself prescribe a permanent English label. We agree the label method alongside the applicable fibre and care standards.[6]
Does Morocco require the Cم mark on ordinary apparel?
No. The Cم marking list covers low-voltage electrical goods, electromagnetic-compatibility equipment and toys. Apparel is instead covered by the mandatory textile standard and the Arabic information requirement.[7]
What order sizes do you work with?
We work across a wide range, from small and emerging brands to the largest global retailers. Minimums are set per style and confirmed at enquiry.
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Share the garment or material, quantities, destination country, importer contact and arrival target. Include any existing label, testing, registration or conformity instructions.
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