Round Neck T-Shirts
The core of every wholesale order — clean crew neck tees in 100% combed cotton, cut for a consistent fit across the full size run.
Supplying South Africa
Wholesale T-shirt supply for South African buyers
South African importers, corporate clothing suppliers and promotional distributors work with us for one practical reason: India to Durban is one of the shortest sea legs into the country, and one company answers for the whole order — cutting, stitching, finishing and packing on our own floor, knitting and dyeing at partner units we manage, rather than your order being brokered on to somebody you never speak to.
300
pcs minimum order
14–18
days sea transit to Durban
XS–5XL
full size run
At a glance
The numbers, before you ask
Everything a buyer normally has to email for. If a figure below does not work for your programme, say so — several of them are more flexible than they look.
- Minimum order
- 300 pieces per style, per colour
- Sample lead time
- 20–40 days
- Bulk lead time
- 30–45 days after sample approval
- Fabric weight range
- 120 GSM mesh to 380 GSM fleece
- Size range
- XS–5XL, South Africa size sets
- Sea transit
- 14–18 days to Durban
- Terms
- FOB quoted by default; CIF and DDP available
- Private label
- Labels, care labels, hang tags, polybags, barcodes applied in-factory
Who we are
Why India works for South African buyers
Distance is the argument. India to Durban is roughly a two-week sea leg — dramatically shorter than the Far East routes most South African importers were built around, which means less cash tied up in water and a realistic chance of reacting to a season rather than guessing it a year out.
The time zone helps too. Tirupur is three and a half hours ahead of SAST, so a question sent at nine in the morning in Johannesburg gets answered the same working day, not overnight.
And Tirupur is where India's cotton knitwear actually gets made. Yarn, dyeing, accessories and finishing are all within a few kilometres, which is why our lead times hold.
Illustrative apparel-development image; not a photograph of Jai Sakthi Garments’ unit.
How production comes together
A clear plan from product brief to shipment
Knitting & Fabric
Single jersey, pique, interlock, rib, French terry and fleece knitted to the GSM your style needs at partner knitting units we have worked with for years — so fabric quality is specified by us, not inherited from whoever the market has stock from that week.
Dyeing & Processing
Reactive dyeing, bio-wash, enzyme wash, compacting and pre-shrinking at a dedicated processing house we have used for years. Lab-dipped shade matching against your Pantone or physical swatch, approved by us before bulk goes ahead.
Cutting & Stitching
Our own floor. Pattern making, grading, marker planning and bulk cutting, with dedicated stitching lines for knits. Side-seam or tubular, flatlock or overlock, to your construction spec.
Printing & Embroidery
Printing runs in our own unit for the methods we hold, and at print houses we work with regularly for the rest — so the method suits the garment and the order size rather than whichever machine is in the building. Embroidery is done at a specialist unit. Every method is wash-tested before bulk.
Quality Control
Inline checks at cutting and stitching, plus a final AQL inspection before packing — and fabric checked on arrival from the knitters and dyehouse. Third-party inspection agencies are welcome at any stage.
Packing & Export
Retail-ready polybagging, barcode and carton marking, and full export documentation. FOB, CIF and DDP terms handled with our freight partners.
Our range 
What we make
Eight core categories, all built on knits. If your style sits outside this list but is still a knitted garment, ask — the answer is usually yes.
Polo T-Shirts
Corporate, hospitality and retail polos in pique and interlock, with placket, collar and cuff options built to your spec.
Oversized & Drop Shoulder Tees
Streetwear blocks in heavier GSM — boxy body, dropped armhole, wide rib neck. Built for print-led brands.
Hoodies & Sweatshirts
Brushed fleece and French terry hoodies, crewnecks and zip-throughs for autumn/winter programmes.
Performance & Sportswear
Moisture-management polyester and poly-spandex tees for gym, team and activewear programmes.
Kids & Youth Wear
Soft-handle tees, polos and sets for children — with the safety detailing children's buyers are required to check.
Logistics
Getting goods to South Africa
We ship from Tuticorin, Chennai and Cochin into Durban, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. Durban is the fastest routing and the one we recommend for most programmes.
Durban
Typically 14–18 days port to port — the shortest and most frequently sailed route from South India.
Cape Town & Port Elizabeth
Typically 18–25 days depending on transhipment and sailing schedule.
Customs & duty
Apparel imports are cleared under SARS customs procedures, and clothing carries meaningful duty in South Africa. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin — confirm current tariff headings and rates with your clearing agent before you cost a programme.
Representative image of garment quality inspection.
Compliance
Labelling for the South African market
We apply South African market labelling in-factory so your consignment clears and reaches shelf without repacking.
- Fibre composition and country-of-origin labelling per SANS 10011 textile labelling guidance
- Care instructions using internationally recognised care symbols
- Importer details applied to your specification
- NRCS and clearing-agent documentation prepared alongside your shipment
- Third-party inspection welcome before the container is sealed
Questions
Before you send an enquiry
How long does shipping to Durban take?
Port to port is typically 14–18 days from Tuticorin or Chennai to Durban. Add production time to that — for a first order plan on roughly 30–45 days production plus transit, depending on quantity and decoration.
Do you supply corporate and promotional clothing?
Yes, that is a significant part of our South African business. Corporate polos and tees with embroidery or print, consistent shade across repeat orders, and size sets that hold from year to year.
What are your payment terms?
A first order is typically 30% advance with the balance against a copy of the bill of lading, or an irrevocable letter of credit at sight. Repeat buyers move to more open terms.
What is your minimum order quantity?
Our standard MOQ is 300 pieces per style per colour for stock fabrics, and 500 pieces per colour where the fabric has to be dyed to a custom shade. For a first trial order we can be flexible — talk to us about what you actually need rather than assuming the number is fixed.
Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?
Yes. We produce a pre-production sample against your tech pack or a reference garment, typically within 20–40 days. Sampling is charged, and the cost is credited against your bulk order once it is confirmed.
Do you make garments under my own brand?
Most of our export volume is private label. Woven or printed neck labels, market-specific care labels, hang tags, polybags and barcodes are applied in our factory, so goods arrive retail-ready.
How do you handle quality control?
We run inline checks at cutting and stitching stages and a final AQL inspection before packing. You are welcome to appoint a third-party inspection agency — SGS, Bureau Veritas, Intertek or your own QA team — and we will give them access to the unit at any production stage.
Tell us what you want made
Send a tech pack, a reference garment, or just a photo and a quantity. We come back with a quote and an honest lead time — usually within one working day.