# Cottonanswer

- Profile: https://www.novasupplier.com/cottonanswer
- Markdown: https://www.novasupplier.com/cottonanswer.md
- Updated: 2026-05-31T14:50:53.881Z

## Identity

- Industry: Apparel & Textiles
- Location: Portugal
- Website: https://cottonanswer.pt/
- Service type: FULL_PACKAGE

## Summary

Portuguese knitwear manufacturer since 1962. Full-cycle production: mill, dyeing, cutting, sewing.

## About

Cottonanswer is a Portuguese garment manufacturer based in Barcelos, founded in 2013 on the foundation of a textile unit operating since 1962. With a heritage of over 60 years in the industry, Cottonanswer combines traditional craftsmanship with modern innovation to deliver premium quality knitwear for international fashion brands.

The company operates a fully verticalised production cycle, from knitting its own fabrics in-house, through dyeing with natural pigments, modelling, cutting, manufacturing, and final packaging. This end-to-end control ensures consistent quality and agility at every stage of production.

Cottonanswer exports 100% of its production to more than 100 markets across Europe, the Americas, Japan, and the Middle East. Its core values, Innovation, Methodology, Agility, and Efficiency, are reflected in every project it takes on, from private label collections for independent brands to larger commercial partnerships.

Sustainability is a constant priority: the company uses natural pigments in its dyeing house, invests continuously in responsible production processes, and maintains strict quality standards through an in-house laboratory.

## Capabilities

- Cut & sew
- Knit panels, cut and sewn (knit to shape)
- Seamless knit (circular knit, no side seams)
- Cotton / Poly blend
- Linen or natural fibres
- Not sure (open to suggestions)
- Antimicrobial Finish
- DWR Finish (Durable Water Repellent)
- Enzyme Wash
- Flat Embroidery
- Garment dye
- Woven labels

## MOQ

- Typical MOQ band: 150-300 pcs per style
- Crop top: 100–120 pieces
- Jersey shorts: 100–120 pieces
- Long sleeve top: 100–150 pieces
- Puffer jacket: 100–300 pieces
- Seamless bodysuit: 100–100 pieces
- T-shirt: 100–150 pieces

## Sampling

- Sample lead time: 2-2 weeks

## Lead time and production

- Typical production lead time band: 5-8 weeks

## Export and clients

- Markets: FR, DE, GB, NL, BE, ES, IT
- Client types: DTC_BRAND, WHOLESALE_BRAND, PRIVATE_LABEL, STARTUP_NEW_BRAND
- Notable sectors: Premium knitwear, Jersey basics, Sustainable collections

## Certifications

- GRS
- SMETA
- OEKO-TEX
- GOTS

## Workshop gallery

- https://cdn.novasupplier.com/gallery/l3o06Tvt-videoplayback.mp4

## FAQ

### Do you produce your own fabric or work with client-supplied materials?

We knit our own fabric in-house. We develop fabrics with the fibres, colours and finishes according to each client's vision, using our own textile mill and dyeing house.

### What is your production process from start to finish?

Our process covers the full production cycle: order planning, fabric development, modelling, cutting, manufacturing, and packaging and expedition. All steps are managed in-house.

### Do you work with small independent brands or only large clients?

We work with brands of various sizes. Our end-to-end service model is built around understanding each client's specific needs and delivering accordingly, whether for smaller initial runs or larger commercial volumes.

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