For UK brands
Home textiles made for the UK market
We make private label bed linen, table linen and home décor for UK importers, retailers, hospitality groups and brands. Sets are cut to UK sizes from Single to Super King, pillowcases come as housewife or Oxford, and goods land at Felixstowe, London Gateway or Southampton.
- Sizes
- Single to Super King, in centimetres
- Pillowcase
- 50 x 75 cm housewife or Oxford
- Transit to Felixstowe
- About 20 to 30 days
- Import duty, verified 6 October 2026
- Nil under the UK-India CETA, with proof of origin
Sizes
United Kingdom bed linen sizes
Centimetres, width x length
| Piece | Single | Double | King | Super King |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattress | 90 x 190 | 135 x 190 | 150 x 200 | 180 x 200 |
| Fitted sheet | 90 x 190 x 30 | 135 x 190 x 30 | 150 x 200 x 30 | 180 x 200 x 30 |
| Flat sheet | 180 x 260 | 230 x 260 | 275 x 275 | 305 x 275 |
| Duvet cover | 135 x 200 | 200 x 200 | 230 x 220 | 260 x 220 |
| Pillowcase | 50 x 75 | 50 x 75 | 50 x 75 | 50 x 75 |
A schedule compiled from UK retail convention. King covers vary between 225 and 230 cm wide by retailer, deeper pockets are made for modern mattresses, and every size is confirmed against your own range.
The market
How UK brands buy bed linen
Led by the duvet cover
British households sleep under a duvet with a cover, so a UK set is a fitted sheet, a duvet cover and pillowcases. Flat sheets sell mostly into hospitality.
Housewife or Oxford
The two UK pillowcases share a 50 x 75 cm pillow. The housewife is plain-edged with an inner flap; the Oxford adds a flat fabric border. UK buyers expect both to be offered.
The length step
Single and Double mattresses are 190 cm long, King and Super King 200 cm. Fitted sheets cut to one length will be short on the larger beds.
A Queen is not a Queen
Where an older UK range says Queen it means the 120 cm Small Double, not the US Queen. We specify by centimetres, not names.
Shipping
Getting goods to the United Kingdom
| Destination | Ports | Transit from Nhava Sheva |
|---|---|---|
| East coast | Felixstowe, London Gateway | About 20 to 30 days |
| South coast | Southampton | About 20 to 30 days |
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.
A GB EORI number
Importing into Great Britain needs a GB EORI number, and the declaration is filed through HMRC's Customs Declaration Service by your broker or forwarder.
Separate from the EU
Since Brexit the UK is its own customs territory, so a brand selling into the UK and the EU clears two entries under two sets of rules.
Documents from us
Commercial invoice, packing list and origin documentation the trade agreement asks for, with export clearance and inland transport to the port handled at our end.
Duty
Trade terms
The UK-India Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement came into force on 15 July 2026 and removes UK import duty on Indian textiles, including bed linen and table linen, when the goods carry valid proof of origin. Import VAT still applies, and VAT registered importers can use postponed VAT accounting.
Verified on 6 October 2026 against the sources below. Duty and trade terms change, so confirm the current position before you price: PIB: CETA in force on 15 July 2026, House of Commons Library: UK-India FTA, UK Trade Tariff.
Labelling
What the label must carry
- Fibre composition, under the UK textile labelling regulations, which mirror EU rules but are now a separate regime.
- Care symbols, not legally required but expected by UK retailers.
- Country of origin, not legally required but common practice.
Labels are built into production to the wording in your specification. Guidance: GOV.UK: textile labelling.
Market rules
Rules worth knowing
What a buyer selling into the United Kingdom is expected to have in hand, beyond the label. Each links to its official source. Verified on 6 October 2026.
Furniture fire safety for cushions
The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations cover scatter cushions, seat pads and pillows sold in the UK, while bedding such as duvet covers and sheets is excluded. Filled home décor for the UK is specified with this in mind.
legislation.gov.uk: SI 1988/1324A separate labelling regime
UK textile labelling mirrors the EU regulation but is now a separate law that can diverge, so a label built for the EU should be checked against the current UK position.
CETA rules of origin
Zero duty under the UK-India agreement needs the goods to meet its rules of origin and to carry proof of origin with the shipment, which we provide.
Timeline
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 20 to 30 days to Felixstowe
- 4UK 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 UK brands
Is bed linen from India duty free in the UK?
Yes, since the UK-India trade agreement came into force on 15 July 2026, when the shipment carries valid proof of Indian origin, which we provide. Import VAT still applies. Duty position verified on 6 October 2026.
Do you make housewife and Oxford pillowcases?
Yes. Both are made to the 50 x 75 cm UK pillow, the housewife plain-edged and the Oxford with a flat border, along with King and square sizes.
Do we need separate shipments for the UK and the EU?
Separate customs entries, yes. The UK and the EU are different customs territories, so each needs its own declaration, even if goods travel on the same vessel.
Do UK sets include a flat sheet?
Usually not. A UK retail set is a fitted sheet, a duvet cover and pillowcases. We make flat sheets for hospitality and for ranges that sell them.
Buyer Guides
Read before you order
Developing a range for the United Kingdom?
Send your sizes, tech pack or a reference sample. We come back within 1 to 2 business days with how we would make it.