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Clothing manufacturer for Saudi brands, from 25 pieces
We make custom clothing for brands, teams and companies in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and across Saudi Arabia. We sew labels in Arabic and English, and send the product details and samples your certification body asks for in SABER. We make one sample first, then your full order.
- Arabic and English labels
- Details and samples for SABER
- Usually from 25 pieces per style and color
Ordering 500 or more? See bulk lead times and terms
Ordering from Saudi Arabia, in short
Sharknits makes custom clothing for brands, teams and companies in Saudi Arabia, in its factories in Lahore and Sialkot, Pakistan. It sews labels in Arabic and English, and sends the product details and samples a buyer's SABER certification body asks for. The buyer, as the importer, applies for the SABER certificates. Orders ship by air courier with DHL, FedEx or UPS, quoted FOB Karachi or DDP to the buyer's door. The minimum is usually 25 pieces per style and color. First we make one physical sample, for $150 to $500 depending on the design, plus shipping. Plan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds. You pay in full when the order is ready to ship.
What Saudi buyers order from us
Pick a product to start your quote. Since 2019, we have made more than 15 million pieces, and counting, for over 500 customers in 25 countries.
HoodiesStreetwear
T-shirtsStreetwear
Polo shirtsStreetwear
Soccer kitsSport and team uniforms
Cricket whitesSport and team uniforms
Work shirtsWorkwear and scrubs
Chef coatsWorkwear and scrubs
Lab coatsWorkwear and scrubsSABER, step by step
- Your company registers each product. It does this on SABER, the online platform of SASO (the Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization). Clothing comes under SASO's rule for textile products.
- We send what the certifier asks for. That means the product details, such as the fiber content and the label artwork, and samples for testing.
- A certifier issues the product certificate. A certification body approved by SASO checks the product. SABER charges 500 Saudi riyals (SAR 500) for each product certificate, before VAT, and the certifier charges its own fees.
- You request a shipment certificate. You need one for each shipment, on SABER. It costs SAR 350 before VAT and is valid for 90 days.
- We ship by air courier. Your commercial registration (CR) number goes on the waybill, as the receiver of a business shipment.
- The goods clear customs. You pay the customs duty and the 15% VAT when they arrive, or we pay them under a DDP quote.
Arabic and English labels
The Saudi rule for textile products asks for labels in Arabic, sewn in or firmly fixed, with details such as these. We sew them in Arabic and English. Send us your company's name and CR number with your order.
- LanguageArabic, with English next to it if you want
- Fiber contentEach fiber and its share by weight, largest first
- SizeThe size of each piece
- OriginMade in Pakistan
- CareWashing and care instructions, in words or care symbols
- PackagingYour company's name and CR number
Duty, VAT and shipping to Saudi Arabia
These are the duty and VAT (value added tax) rates as of October 2026. Check your product's tariff code with ZATCA (the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority) or your customs broker.
- Customs duty5% on most clothing lines, and higher on some, charged on the CIF (cost, insurance and freight) value
- Import VAT15%, charged on the value of the goods plus the shipping, insurance, duty and fees
- ImporterYour company, with its commercial registration (CR)
- CertificatesSABER product and shipment certificates, applied for by your company
- ShippingBy air courier with DHL, FedEx or UPS, with tracking
- Shipping timeConfirmed with your quote
- QuotesFOB (free on board) Karachi, or DDP (delivered duty paid) to your door with the duty and VAT paid
- Time zoneOur factories are two hours ahead of Saudi Arabia
Ramadan, Founding Day and National Day
- Ramadan 2027 is expected to start around February 8. For kits for a Ramadan tournament, send us your design by early December.
- Founding Day is on February 22.
- National Day is on September 23. For National Day shirts, start in May.
- SABER first: leave time for the product certificate before the goods ship.
- Count back from your date: shipping, then bulk production, then the sample round before it. For cut and sew clothing, plan about 4 months ahead if you need several sample rounds.
Sample first, then your order
We make one physical sample for $150 to $500, depending on the design. You can make changes during sampling. Bulk starts only after you approve the sample.
Changes go into another sample round before bulk starts.
- 1InquirySend your idea, sketch or tech pack.
- 2Digital mockupWe draw your design so you can see it.
- 3SampleWe make one physical sample.
- 4Your approvalYou check it and sign off.
Your full order is made, checked, paid for and shipped.
- 5ProductionWe make the full order.
- 6Quality checkEvery piece is checked against the sample.
- 7PaymentYou pay the balance before it ships.
- 8DeliveryShipped by air or sea to your door.
Questions buyers ask
Do I need SABER certificates to import clothing into Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Clothing comes under SASO's rule for textile products, so each product needs a product certificate on SABER, and each shipment a shipment certificate. The importer applies. Confirm the steps for your products with your certification body or customs broker.
Can Sharknits apply for SABER certificates for me?
No. SABER is for Saudi importers, not for factories abroad, so your company applies. We send the product details and samples your certification body asks for.
Do you make clothing labels in Arabic?
Yes. We sew labels in Arabic and English, with the fiber content, the size, the country of origin and the care instructions. Your company's name and CR number go on the packaging.
What duty and VAT apply to clothing in Saudi Arabia?
As of October 2026, customs duty is 5% on most clothing lines, and higher on some. Import VAT is 15%. Check your product's tariff code with ZATCA or your customs broker.
Can you deliver DDP to Riyadh or Jeddah?
Yes. We quote DDP (delivered duty paid) to your door, with the duty and VAT paid. The SABER certificates come first: your company gets them before we ship.
Do you make kits for academies and Ramadan tournaments?
Yes. Football (soccer) kits start at 25 pieces per design, with a name and number on each jersey at no extra charge. Bulk takes about 3 to 4 weeks after you approve the sample, plus shipping.
What is the minimum order?
Usually 25 pieces per style and color, with sizes mixed. Team uniforms start at 25 pieces per design, scrubs at 50 pieces per style and color, and boxing gloves at 12 pieces per design.
Do you have an office in Saudi Arabia?
No. Our factories are in Lahore and Sialkot, Pakistan, and our corporate office is near Chicago, in the US. We work with Saudi buyers on WhatsApp and by email.
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Send it to us on WhatsApp, or copy it into an email to contact@sharknits.com.
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What happens next
- We reply with questions and a quote.
- We make one sample for you to check.
- You approve it, and we make your order.
contact@sharknits.com · +1 647 501 5424
Sharknits is a custom clothing manufacturer for brands in the US and the Gulf, with factories in Lahore and Sialkot and a U.S. corporate office near Chicago.