Textiles & Apparel in Romania: key facts
Figures from the Romanian Supplier database on October 21, 2026; approved company profiles only, a company can belong to several industries. Company-declared details are labelled as such.
1,908
companies listed
Bucharest
largest cluster (497)
Italy
most-declared export market
4
profiles managed by the company itself
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What Romanian textiles suppliers make
| Product group | HS | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Women's, men's and children's apparel (woven) | 6201–6211 | Tailoring, outerwear, dresses, shirts and trousers, mostly CMT or full package for European brands. |
| Knitwear and jersey garments | 6101–6117 | T-shirts, sweatshirts, underwear and hosiery; knitting and dyeing capacity in the north-east and Transylvania. |
| Lingerie and swimwear | 6212, 6112 | A specialist niche (Jolidon and others) with pattern-making and elastic-fabric expertise. |
| Workwear, uniforms and protective clothing | 6203, 6211 | High-visibility, flame-retardant and corporate workwear, often to EN ISO 20471 / EN ISO 11612. |
| Technical and automotive textiles | 5903, 6307, 8708 | Seat covers, airbags, headliners and industrial fabrics for the automotive cluster. |
| Home textiles | 6302, 6304 | Bed and table linen, curtains and decorative textiles. |
| Yarns and fabrics | 52–55, 60 | Limited spinning and weaving capacity; most fabric is imported from Italy, Turkey and Asia, so full-package suppliers manage fabric sourcing. |
Strengths and limits
Why buyers choose Romania. Romanian factories are used to European quality expectations, complex garments and frequent style changes; many have worked with the same Italian or German brands for 15–25 years. Minimums are low by global standards, samples can be turned around in days, and a buyer can visit the factory in a day trip. Social-compliance audits (BSCI, SMETA) are common because Western brands required them, and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is widespread among dye houses and knitters.
What to watch. Fabric is mostly imported, so full-package lead times depend on mills in Italy or Turkey; CMT buyers must ship fabric and trims themselves. Labour is the main constraint: workforce emigration has closed some factories and pushed wages up, so capacity is tightest in spring and autumn. Very large volumes (100,000+ pieces per style) are better placed in Turkey or Asia. Sizes and grading follow European standards; specify US or UK size sets explicitly.
How buyers work with Romanian suppliers
- CMT (cut, make, trim)
- You supply fabric, trims and patterns; the factory cuts, sews and packs. Lowest price per piece, highest coordination effort.
- Full package (FOB)
- The factory sources fabric and trims to your tech pack, develops samples, produces and ships. Most common for small and mid-sized brands.
- Private label / white label
- The factory's own designs or blocks produced under your brand — typical for workwear, basics, lingerie and hosiery.
- Technical textiles to specification
- Automotive and industrial textiles made to OEM drawings and test standards, usually IATF 16949 environments.
Certifications and compliance to require
Certification data on imported profiles is declared, not audited: treat every certificate as a claim to verify with the issuer.
| Certificate / regulation | What it proves | When to require it |
|---|---|---|
| OEKO-TEX Standard 100 | Finished textile tested for harmful substances | Any consumer garment; ask for the certificate number and the covered product classes. |
| GOTS / OCS | Organic fibre content and processing (GOTS includes social criteria) | For organic claims; the certificate must cover the specific factory, not just the fabric. |
| GRS / RCS | Recycled content | For recycled-polyester or recycled-cotton claims. |
| amfori BSCI, SMETA (Sedex), SA8000 | Social compliance audit | Required by most retailers; ask for the latest audit report and rating, not just membership. |
| ISO 9001 | Quality management | Common at larger factories; less telling than a sample and a reference. |
| EU Textile Labelling Regulation 1007/2011; upcoming Digital Product Passport (ESPR) and textile EPR | Fibre composition labelling; forthcoming traceability rules | Labelling applies now; ask suppliers how they will provide DPP data (expected from 2027 onwards). |
Where the textiles suppliers are
| County | Companies | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Bucharest | 497 | Textiles suppliers in Bucharest |
| Ilfov County | 122 | Textiles suppliers in Ilfov |
| Timis County | 107 | Textiles suppliers in Timis |
| Cluj County | 99 | Textiles suppliers in Cluj |
| Bihor County | 94 | Textiles suppliers in Bihor |
| Iasi County | 71 | Textiles suppliers in Iasi |
| Arad County | 66 | Textiles suppliers in Arad |
| Brasov County | 62 | Textiles suppliers in Brasov |
| Mures County | 59 | Textiles suppliers in Mures |
| Sibiu County | 57 | Textiles suppliers in Sibiu |
| Prahova County | 53 | Textiles suppliers in Prahova |
| Bacau County | 41 | Textiles suppliers in Bacau |
All 42 counties: Textiles & Apparel directory · Bucharest, Ilfov, Cluj, Timis, Bihor, Brasov and more.
Which markets they export to
Export markets declared on company profiles (a company may declare several). Use them to find suppliers with experience in your country, then confirm with references.
| Market | Companies declaring it | Exporters page |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | 804 | Romanian companies exporting to Italy |
| Germany | 765 | Romanian companies exporting to Germany |
| United Kingdom | 598 | Romanian companies exporting to United Kingdom |
| Hungary | 574 | Romanian companies exporting to Hungary |
| France | 564 | Romanian companies exporting to France |
| Moldova, Republic of | 553 | Romanian companies exporting to Moldova, Republic of |
| Bulgaria | 544 | Romanian companies exporting to Bulgaria |
| Poland | 499 | Romanian companies exporting to Poland |
| Spain | 417 | Romanian companies exporting to Spain |
| Netherlands | 409 | Romanian companies exporting to Netherlands |
How large and how established are they?
Employees (declared; 1,908 of 1,908 profiles state a size)
| Band | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1-9 | 490 |
| 10-19 | 243 |
| 20-49 | 253 |
| 50-99 | 232 |
| 100-249 | 198 |
| 250-499 | 218 |
| 500-999 | 186 |
| 1000+ | 88 |
Founding decade
| Decade | Companies |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 1 |
| 1990s | 403 |
| 2000s | 726 |
| 2010s | 589 |
| 2020s | 188 |
Romania vs Poland, Turkey and China for textiles
Indicative comparison for an EU buyer; labour costs are approximate and MOQs/lead times are ranges reported by suppliers, not guarantees.
| Criterion | Romania | Poland | Turkey | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EU customs union / duties for EU buyers | Member state: no duties, no customs formalities | Member state: no duties, no customs formalities | Customs union for industrial goods: no duties, customs formalities apply | Third country: duties + customs clearance + import VAT at the border |
| Road transit to Germany | 2–3 days | 1–2 days | 4–7 days | 30–45 days by sea, 5–10 by air |
| CBAM on steel/aluminium inputs (from 2026) | Not applicable | Not applicable | Applies to CBAM goods | Applies to CBAM goods |
| Hourly labour cost, industry (approx.; Eurostat 2024 for EU countries, industry estimates otherwise) | ≈ €11–12 | ≈ €15–16 | ≈ €6–8 | ≈ €6–9 (coastal provinces) |
| Typical MOQ per style | 100–500 pcs | 200–500 pcs | 300–1,000 pcs | 500–3,000 pcs |
| Fabric sourcing | Mostly imported (Italy, Turkey) | Mostly imported | Strong domestic mills | Strong domestic mills |
MOQ, lead times and seasonality
Indicative figures reported by suppliers, to be confirmed per quote: 100–500 pieces per style (300–500 per colourway for knitwear), samples in 1–3 weeks, CMT production 3–6 weeks from fabric arrival, full package 6–10 weeks including fabric lead time. Repeat orders are faster. Prices are usually quoted per minute of sewing time for CMT and FOB per piece for full package.
Seasonality. Spring/summer collections are produced from October to February and autumn/winter from April to August; book capacity three to four months ahead of your delivery window. Most factories close for two weeks in August and between Christmas and Epiphany (6 January).
Vetting checklist before the first order
- Confirm the legal entity. Ask for the company's CUI (fiscal code) and check registration, VAT status and the last financial statements on the Ministry of Finance and Trade Registry portals; validate the EU VAT number in VIES.
- Validate every certificate. Get the certificate number, scope and expiry, then verify with the issuing body or in IAF CertSearch. A PDF is not proof.
- Ask for references in your market. Two customers in your country or industry, or anonymised shipping documents, tell you more than any profile.
- Test capability before series. Samples, a first-article inspection report or a pilot order with your specification, packaging and labelling.
- Visit or audit. Most Romanian factories are a day trip from Central Europe; a visit or a third-party audit is the cheapest insurance on a new supplier.
- Put the terms in writing. Incoterms, payment terms, quality plan, tooling ownership, lead times and liability, before the first purchase order.
More detail: how our company data is built and what "verified" means · how to source manufacturers in Romania.
Featured textiles suppliers
Selected by a published rule: profiles managed by the company itself first, then featured listings and profile completeness. Not a ranking of quality.
TE-MA ROMANIA SRLBucharest · 8 products
TE-MA România is a leading manufacturer and distributor of sanitary, ventilation, and interior solutions, delivering quality products at competitive prices since 2000.
CONFECTII BIRLAD SAVaslui County · 3 products
Romanian textile manufacturer specializing in high-quality outerwear & workwear for global markets.
P&M FURNITURE SRLCluj County
Custom contract & hospitality furniture producer: Horeca turn-key interiors, chairs, tables, bars & outdoor solutions.
VERLA SRLCluj County
Wholesale distributor of non-food consumer goods in Romania, connecting manufacturers with retailers for diverse product needs.
LUNA CLOTHES S.R.L.Iasi County
European textile manufacturer & distributor, specializing in production and trade for international markets since 2006.
TP ELECTRICS S.R.L.Calarasi County
Specializes in electrical equipment design, electronics, and cable assembly, providing integrated PCB and cable solutions globally.
NERAMO DISTRIBUTION SRLDolj County
Global distributor of industrial & consumer goods: metals, machinery, electronics, chemicals, textiles, and vehicles.
DCM SERV SRLCluj County
Zootechnical products & services: agricultural machinery, feed, vet supplies. EU trade & distribution since 2007.
All 1,908 textiles suppliers in Romania
Frequently asked questions
Where are Romania's clothing factories located?
Bucharest, the north-east (Iași, Bacău, Neamț, Vaslui), the west (Timiș, Arad, Bihor) and Transylvania (Cluj, Mureș). The north-east has the densest concentration of CMT capacity; the west has the most factories working for German and Italian brands. See the county table above for live counts.
What is the minimum order quantity for Romanian clothing factories?
Suppliers typically report 100–500 pieces per style, and some small workshops accept less for simple garments. Knitwear usually needs 300–500 pieces per colourway. Figures are indicative; confirm with each factory.
What is the difference between CMT and full package in Romania?
In CMT you supply fabric, trims and patterns and the factory only cuts, sews and packs; you pay per garment or per sewing minute. In full package the factory also develops samples and sources fabric and trims to your tech pack and quotes an FOB price. Most Romanian factories offer both; full package is simpler for brands without a sourcing team.
Which certifications should a Romanian apparel supplier have?
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for consumer garments, a recent BSCI or SMETA social audit report for retail customers, and GOTS, OCS or GRS if you make organic or recycled claims. Check that the certificate covers the specific factory and product class.
How long does apparel production take in Romania?
Suppliers report samples in 1–3 weeks, CMT production in 3–6 weeks from fabric arrival and full-package orders in 6–10 weeks including fabric sourcing, with faster repeats. Book capacity three to four months ahead for seasonal collections.
Is Romania cheaper than Turkey or Portugal for apparel?
Romanian sewing labour (about €11–12 per hour in manufacturing overall, lower in apparel) is cheaper than Portugal and more expensive than Turkey, but Romania is inside the EU customs union and needs no customs formalities. It is usually the better option for small and medium runs of complex garments; Turkey wins on large volumes and fabric availability.
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Methodology: company counts, county, size and founding-decade figures are computed live from approved profiles in the Romanian Supplier database (snapshot date shown above); industries follow the platform's 18-category taxonomy derived from HS sections. Certifications, export markets and employee counts are declared by companies or imported from trade data and are not audited. Regulatory references are provided for orientation and are not legal advice; check the current text of each regulation. Full methodology.