What is the minimum order for dresses and shirts?

Wovens start from 100 units per style in our group. First collection? Say so in the brief and we point you to factories that work with new brands.

How much does a dress or shirt cost to make in Portugal?

The cost calculator gives €18–38 for a dress, €15–28 for a shirt and €18–32 for trousers, per piece ex-factory at 300–500 units. Linen and luxury fibres, pleats and linings move the number.

How long does production take for wovens?

Plan on 6 to 8 weeks of production after a fit sample of 2 to 3 weeks. For a summer linen drop, brief us at least 12 weeks before launch.

Can I get certified linen?

Yes. OEKO-TEX and GOTS-certified linen are the common options in this category, sourced from Portuguese mills. Our linen guide covers weights and pricing.

Where are dress and shirt factories located?

Woven shirts and linen cluster around Braga, with woven production in Barcelos and fashion-led production and finishing in Porto.

Wovens & dresses · Made in Portugal

Dress and shirt manufacturer in Portugal, from 100 units

Linen that drapes, poplin that stays crisp, a dress that fits on the first sample. We route your wovens to a womenswear-focused factory in our group from 100 units, and the factory bills you directly.

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Operators sewing flannel shirts on a production line

From 100 units · 6 to 8 weeks

What we make

Wovens and dresses we produce

Cut from woven cloth rather than knitted: dresses, shirts, blouses and separates, with womenswear specialists in the group.

Natural linen
Striped cotton shirt
Velvet on a dress form

Linen dresses
Midi, maxi and shirt dresses in linen and linen blends.
Poplin shirts
Crisp cotton poplin shirts for men and women, from fine to heavier yarn counts.
Blouses
Blouses and tops with the gathers, pleats and fastenings your design calls for.
Slip and satin-look dresses
Fluid viscose and lyocell dresses where drape matters more than structure.
Trousers and skirts
Wide-leg trousers, pleated skirts and woven separates to finish a collection.
Chambray and twill shirting
Lighter chambray and twill shirts for workwear-inspired lines.

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Wovens & dresses at a glance

The numbers to plan around

Minimum order100 unitsper style
Lead time6 to 8 weeksSampling (2 to 3 weeks) comes first
CertificationsOEKO‑TEX, GOTS linenLinen from Portuguese mills
Typical cost€18–38Dress, per piece

Shirt €15–28, trousers €18–32 per piece (calculator base ranges).

Costs are the base ranges from our free cost calculator: per piece, ex-factory, excluding VAT, at 300–500 units with mid-range fabric and standard complexity. Your tech pack sets the final quote.

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Where it’s made

Where wovens are made in Portugal

Woven shirts and linen have their own centre in the north, with womenswear and finishing spread around it.

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Braga
Woven shirts and linen

The woven shirt and linen centre of the northern cluster.
Barcelos
Denim, wovens, workwear

Woven production north-west of Braga.
Vila Nova de Famalicão
Hand finishing

Hand finishing for the details that machines can’t do.
Porto
Fashion and finishing

Fashion-led production, sample rooms and finishing.

Fabric sourcing happens close by: factories buy linen and cotton directly from Portuguese mills. More on the regions in our textile statistics.

Sample room with dress forms and finished samples — Sample room with dress forms

How it works

How a dress or shirt order runs

Send your brief
Styles, fabric, colours, size range and quantities. Free, and a real person replies within 24 hours.
Pattern and tech pack
Wovens have no stretch to hide fit mistakes, so grading and measurements matter. Our €79 tech pack is ready in 3–5 working days, with 2–3 revision rounds.
Matched to a wovens factory
We route your brief to a factory in our group that sews your fabric type. Our fee is quoted in writing after we read the brief, before work starts.
Fit sample
Around 2 to 3 weeks. Try it on a body, not a hanger, and check drape after a wash.
Production
Around 6 to 8 weeks. The factory bills you directly, with no commission on your order.