For German brands
Home textiles made for the German market
We make private label bed linen, table linen and home décor for German importers, retailers, hospitality groups and brands. Duvet covers are cut to German formats such as 135 x 200 and 155 x 220 cm, pillowcases to the 80 x 80 cm square, and goods land at Hamburg or Bremerhaven.
- Single duvet cover
- 135 x 200 cm
- Sleeping pillowcase
- 80 x 80 cm square
- Transit to Hamburg
- About 22 to 32 days
- Import duty, verified 6 October 2026
- Normal EU duty for now
Sizes
Germany bed linen sizes
Centimetres, width x length
| Piece | 90 cm bed | 140 cm bed | 180 cm bed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitted sheet | 90 x 200 x 32 | 140 x 200 x 32 | 180 x 200 x 32 |
| Duvet cover | 135 x 200 or 155 x 220 | 200 x 200 | Two 135 x 200, or 240 x 220 |
| Pillowcase | 80 x 80 or 40 x 80 | 80 x 80 or 40 x 80 | 80 x 80 or 40 x 80 |
German ranges are sold by duvet size, so every cover is specified by its finished dimensions. Our fitted sheets carry a 32 cm pocket as standard, and every size is confirmed against your own range before sampling.
The market
How German brands buy bed linen
Two duvets on a double bed
The classic German double bed is made up with two single duvets side by side, so a double order is often a pair of 135 x 200 cm covers rather than one wide cover. Confirm which your customers buy before counting pieces.
The comfort length
155 x 220 cm covers sell heavily for taller sleepers and for more drape. Most German ranges carry both lengths, so plan both into the size run.
A square sleeping pillow
The German sleeping pillow is an 80 x 80 cm square, with a 40 x 80 cm case sold alongside it. A UK or US pillowcase does not fit, so it is a separate cut.
No top sheet
A German set is a fitted sheet, a duvet cover and pillowcases. Flat sheets are a minor line, so they are made only where you ask for them.
Shipping
Getting goods to Germany
| Destination | Ports | Transit from Nhava Sheva |
|---|---|---|
| North Germany | Hamburg, Bremerhaven | About 22 to 32 days |
| Via the Netherlands | Rotterdam, then rail or barge | About 22 to 32 days to Rotterdam |
Planning ranges from Nhava Sheva via the Suez Canal, before customs clearance. Routing around the Cape of Good Hope during Red Sea disruption can add 7 days or more, so your forwarder confirms the schedule.
EORI number
Importing into the EU needs an EU EORI number, registered in the member state where you first import, and a broker files the declaration against the EU tariff.
Packaging register
Whoever first places packaged goods on the German market registers that packaging in the LUCID register and joins a take-back scheme. Packaging is set in your specification so it can be declared correctly.
Documents from us
Commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, with export clearance and inland transport to the port handled at our end.
Duty
Trade terms
The India-EU free trade agreement was concluded in January 2026 but is not yet in force, so normal EU duty applies to bed linen and table linen imported into Germany today, under chapter 63 of the EU's Common Customs Tariff. Once the agreement is in force, Indian textiles are set to enter the EU without duty. Confirm the rate on your product's code in TARIC before you price a range.
Verified on 6 October 2026 against the sources below. Duty and trade terms change, so confirm the current position before you price: European Commission: EU-India trade, EU TARIC tariff database.
Labelling
What the label must carry
- Fibre composition in German, under the EU textile labelling regulation.
- Care symbols, not legally required but expected by German retailers.
- Country of origin, not required by EU law but often requested by buyers.
Labels are built into production to the wording in your specification. Guidance: Your Europe: textile labelling, LUCID packaging register.
Market rules
Rules worth knowing
What a buyer selling into Germany is expected to have in hand, beyond the label. Each links to its official source. Verified on 6 October 2026.
General Product Safety Regulation
Since 13 December 2024, a consumer product sold in the EU must carry the manufacturer's name and postal and electronic address, and a product made outside the EU needs an economic operator established in the EU who is responsible for it. Usually that is the importing brand, named on the label or packaging.
EUR-Lex: Regulation (EU) 2023/988Azo dyes under REACH
REACH restricts azo colourants that can release listed aromatic amines above 30 mg/kg in textiles in prolonged contact with skin, which includes bed linen and towels. We dye with AZO-free dyes.
ECHA: substances restricted under REACHPackaging register
Germany's packaging act requires whoever first places packaged goods on the German market to register the packaging in LUCID and join a take-back scheme before selling.
LUCID packaging registerTimeline
From sample to your port
- 1Counter sampleAbout 7 days woven, 10 days knitted
- 2Bulk production after sample approvalFrom 60 days, FOB Nhava Sheva
- 3Ocean transitAbout 22 to 32 days to Hamburg
- 4EU customs clearanceA few days, with the documents in order
Terms
The same in every market
- Minimum order
- From 50 pieces knitted, 100 woven, per quality and colourway, split across sizes
- Shipping terms
- FOB Nhava Sheva, with CIF and CFR on request
- Colour
- Pantone TCX matched, with lab dips for approval
- Width
- Woven to 136 inches, so wide pieces run without a seam
See private label for sampling and approvals, and our products for every piece we make.
Questions
Common questions from German brands
What size is a German duvet cover?
The everyday single is 135 x 200 cm and the comfort length 155 x 220 cm. A double bed is often dressed with two singles. We cut to the finished sizes in your range rather than to a bed name.
Do German bedding sets include a flat sheet?
Usually not. A German set is a fitted sheet, a duvet cover and pillowcases, so flat sheets are made only on request.
Is there duty on Indian bed linen in Germany?
For now, normal EU duty applies. The India-EU agreement concluded in 2026 is set to remove it once it is in force, so check the current position in TARIC before you price. Duty position verified on 6 October 2026.
Who registers the packaging in Germany?
The party that first places the packaged goods on the German market, usually the importer or brand. We pack to your specification so the materials match what you register.
Buyer Guides
Read before you order
Developing a range for Germany?
Send your sizes, tech pack or a reference sample. We come back within 1 to 2 business days with how we would make it.