India to France · Hotel & Bath Linen Export

Towel & Bath Linen Exporter from India to France

Hotel bath towels · Pool & beach towels · Bathrobes · F&B linen
OEKO-TEX certified · Full export documentation · 22–27 days from Cochin

India's Trusted Towel & Bath Linen Exporter to France

Anabyn supplies French luxury hotels, Riviera resorts, retail chains (Carrefour, Auchan, Casino), DTC bedding brands and wholesale distributors with OEKO-TEX certified bath linen, robes and hotel towels — direct to Le Havre or Marseille-Fos in 22–27 days.

We handle the complete export process — manufacturing, AQL 2.5 inspection, France-compliant labeling, export packaging, and shipping documentation. Goods ship FOB Cochin (Kerala) or CIF destination port, with all certifications attached.

Bath Linen Products for the France Market

Hotel Bath Towel

500–700 GSM · 70×140 cm

Ring-spun combed cotton bath towels for hotels and resorts. Soft hand-feel, high absorbency, 150+ wash durability. White, ivory, custom dyed. Custom dobby/jacquard border.

Hand & Face Towel

500–600 GSM · 40×60 cm / 30×30 cm

Matching guest room hand and face towels in ring-spun combed cotton. Low lint, fast absorbency, hotel-spec finishing.

Pool & Beach Towel

450–600 GSM · 75×150 / 90×180 cm

Yarn-dyed cabana stripe, reactive-print, or jacquard pool towels for resorts, cruise ships and beach clubs. Pantone-matched colourfast.

Bath Robe

350–550 GSM · Waffle / Terry / Velour

Hotel and spa bathrobes — waffle, terry and velour weaves. Custom embroidery for hotel crests. OEKO-TEX certified.

Pestemal / Hammam Towel

300–400 GSM · 90×170 cm

Lightweight Turkish-style flat-weave towels for spas, hammams, beach clubs and cruise ships. GOTS organic option.

Gym & Sports Towel

400–500 GSM · 40×80 cm

Compact ring-spun cotton sports towels for hotel gyms and fitness chains. Custom embroidered or woven logo border.

Bath Mat

800–1000 GSM · 50×80 cm

Thick reinforced-hem bath mats for hotel bathrooms. Highly absorbent, withstands daily commercial laundering.

F&B Linen (Tablecloth/Napkin)

200–280 GSM · Custom sizes

Hotel restaurant tablecloths, napkins and kitchen towels. Stain-release finish available. Custom embroidery and hem.

Export Details: India → France

DetailInformation
Destination PortsLe Havre · Marseille-Fos · Dunkerque
Sea Freight Transit22–27 days from Cochin
Air FreightCDG, ORY, LYS · 3–5 working days
IncotermsFOB Cochin · CIF · Ex-Works
Import Duty (Towels HS 6302.60)HS 6302.60 — 0–9.6% (GSP+ may reduce)
Import Duty (Bed Linen HS 6302.21)HS 6302.21 — 0–9.6% (GSP+ may reduce)
PaymentT/T, L/C, SEPA — EUR / USD accepted
Certifications AcceptedOEKO-TEX, GOTS, ISO 9001, REACH, GPSR

Why France Buyers Choose Anabyn

Riviera & Côte d'Azur Hotel Spec

600–700 GSM ring-spun cotton bath towels and 400TC sateen sheets for 5-star and palace-class French Riviera hospitality.

OEKO-TEX & GOTS

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 mandatory; GOTS organic available for natural/organic French retail (Biocoop, Naturalia).

French Care Labels

Fibre content, care symbols and origin printed in French — meets EU 1007/2011 textile labelling.

EUR.1 Duty Savings

EUR.1 Certificate of Origin provided so eligible French importers can claim reduced duty under the EU GSP+ scheme.

REACH & GPSR

Every shipment includes SVHC Declaration of Conformity and GPSR product safety conformity for retail sale in France.

Bordeaux & Lyon Distributors

Active wholesale partnerships with French hospitality and linen distributors — references available under NDA.

Export Documents Provided

Commercial Invoice
Packing List
Bill of Lading (B/L)
Certificate of Origin (COO)
GST Invoice
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 Certificate
GOTS Certificate (where applicable)
Product Test Reports (on request)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does sea freight take from India to France?

Cochin → Le Havre: 22–27 days. Marseille-Fos (Mediterranean): 18–23 days. Dunkerque: 24–28 days. Air freight CDG/ORY/LYS: 3–5 days.

Do you supply French luxury hotels and palaces?

Yes. We supply French Riviera and Parisian luxury hospitality with 600–700 GSM bath towels, 400TC sateen sheets, and custom-embroidered robes. References available under NDA.

Are your towels OEKO-TEX certified for the French market?

Yes. All Anabyn towels and robes are OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified — required by every French retail buyer and luxury hospitality group.

Can you provide French care labels?

Yes — fibre content, care symbols and country of origin printed in French, compliant with EU Textile Regulation 1007/2011.

What documents do French importers receive?

Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, EUR.1 Certificate of Origin, OEKO-TEX/GOTS certificates, REACH SVHC Declaration, and GPSR Declaration.

What is the MOQ for French boutique hotels?

Plain hotel towels and sheets: 200 pcs per SKU. Custom-embroidered: 200 pcs. Mixed-product containers welcomed.

Do you offer GOTS organic cotton for French retail?

Yes. GOTS-certified organic cotton towels and robes for Biocoop, Naturalia and Greenweez channels with full chain-of-custody documentation.

Can you ship to Marseille for Mediterranean distribution?

Yes. Marseille-Fos is our fastest Mediterranean port from Cochin at 18–23 days, used for Riviera, Corsica and South of France distribution.

What GSM towels do you supply for hotels?

We supply 400–700 GSM ring-spun combed cotton bath towels. 500–550 GSM is the most common mid-range hospitality spec; 600–700 GSM is 5-star and luxury resort spec. Pool, beach and gym towels are 400–500 GSM. We match GSM to spec on every shipment.

Do you offer OEM and private-label towel manufacturing?

Yes. Custom woven label, embroidered hotel crest, dobby or jacquard border, retail-ready packaging, EAN-13 barcoded for retail and FNSKU-barcoded for Amazon FBA. MOQ for private label is 2,000 pieces per SKU. Sampling 6–8 weeks before production.

Are your towels OEKO-TEX certified?

Yes. Every Anabyn towel and robe is manufactured under OEKO-TEX Standard 100 — certifying that fabrics and dyes meet strict limits on harmful substances. Certificate is supplied with every shipment.

Can you do reactive-print and yarn-dye beach towels?

Yes. Reactive-print velour terry beach towels with full-coverage Pantone-matched designs (MOQ 500 per design), and yarn-dye cabana stripe / jacquard woven towels with inherently colourfast threads. Both options used by major beach resorts and cruise operators.

What is the lead time for hotel towel orders?

Plain white hotel towels: 30–45 days production lead time. Custom embroidered towels: 35–50 days. Reactive-print beach towels: 45–60 days. Add sea-freight transit time (typically 10–30 days depending on destination).

Do you supply GOTS-certified organic cotton towels?

Yes. GOTS-certified organic cotton bath towels and robes with chain-of-custody documentation. Used by sustainable hospitality, organic retail and eco-conscious DTC brands.

Can you handle Amazon FBA / DTC e-commerce fulfilment?

Yes. FNSKU pre-labeling, Amazon-spec polybag packaging, palletisation to FBA receiving requirements, and shipping plan ID integration. We supply many US, UK and EU DTC and Amazon-marketplace brands.

What quality-inspection standard do you use?

Every production run is inspected to AQL 2.5 (industry retail standard). AQL 1.5 (stricter) available on request for luxury hospitality, Japanese market, or premium retail. Independent third-party inspection (SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek) arranged at buyer cost.

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