Moving sewn production closer to your market
Nearshoring means producing closer to where you sell. For European brands, it usually means comparing Asian suppliers with factories inside or near the EU.
The unit price rarely tells the whole story. The fair comparison is the total cost of getting the right product to your warehouse on time.
Six factors beyond unit price
Weigh these together for each product.
Total landed cost
Unit price plus freight, duties, handling, stock financing and quality costs.
Lead time
Road delivery within Europe takes days, sea freight takes weeks.
Order flexibility
Smaller, more frequent orders can reduce stock and unsold products.
Customs
Goods moving between EU countries do not go through customs clearance.
Communication
Same or close time zones, and easier factory visits.
Rules
Producing in the EU means working within EU business and product rules.
Where nearshoring tends to work best
It tends to suit products with changing demand, bulky items that are expensive to ship, products needing frequent design changes, and brands that want smaller batches. High-volume, stable, labour-intensive products may still favour lower-cost regions.
Frequently asked questions
What is nearshoring in textiles?
Moving production to a country closer to your main market, for example from Asia to Europe for a European brand.
Is nearshoring always cheaper?
No. Unit prices are often higher, so the case depends on total landed cost, lead time and stock risk.
Why Lithuania?
Lithuania is an EU member state with an established textile industry, and goods reach other EU markets without customs clearance.
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