Netherlands · Textiles

Textile Sizing and Fit in the Netherlands

A practical guide to Textile Sizing and Fit for textiles sold in the Netherlands: who it applies to, what to prepare, and the mistakes that cause rejection.

Who needs it

Sizing must follow the local size system so consumers are not misled; Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in the Netherlands

Authority

Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority

Legal basis

Regulation (EU) 1007/2011

Local representative

The importer or brand owner in market is responsible

Timeline

Before sale

Cost

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost

If you do not comply

Fines and product withdrawal

Who needs this

Sizing must follow the local size system so consumers are not misled
Online sellers shipping textiles to consumers in the Netherlands

Documents you need

Size chart and measurement evidence
Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports

Compliance checklist

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Size chart and measurement evidence
Fibre composition test reports
Care and origin labelling artwork
Restricted substance test reports

How to comply

Align the size chart with local standards
Verify fibre composition
Test for restricted substances where required
Prepare local-language care and content labels

Brief for your lab or agent

Copy this into an email, then edit the product and channel.

Request: Textile Sizing and Fit — Netherlands
Product category: Textiles
Authority: Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority
Legal basis: Regulation (EU) 1007/2011

Documents we already have:
  1. Size chart and measurement evidence
  2. Fibre composition test reports
  3. Care and origin labelling artwork
  4. Restricted substance test reports

Questions:
  1. Does our product fall under Textile Sizing and Fit in the Netherlands?
  2. Which test standards or evidence do you accept?
  3. What is the current fee and lead time?
  4. Is a local representative required, and can you act as one?

Cost and timeline

Before sale.

Testing dominates; labelling is low cost.

Common rejection reasons

Size label inconsistent with measurements
Fibre percentages inaccurate
Care label missing
Origin labelling incorrect

Registration, notification, or certification is not the same as approval. Keep the technical file current and make sure the label, listing, and submitted data match.