Textile Export and Worldwide Delivery Support
Buying textiles from another country involves more than the product itself. Delivery terms, documents and packing all affect cost, risk and timing. This page is for importers, brands, wholesalers and distributors sourcing from a manufacturer in Turkey. Drawing on more than 10 years of export experience, it explains the common Incoterms EXW, FOB and DAP in plain terms, the export documents we prepare and how goods are packed for export from Denizli.
More Than 10 Years of Textile Export
DRU Textile is based in Denizli (Merkezefendi), Turkey. We have more than 10 years of experience exporting textiles, built on a manufacturing background of more than 60 years. We work with brands, wholesalers, distributors, importers, retailers, hotels and e-commerce sellers.
Export is the final step of our eight-step production process, after quality control and packaging. Delivery terms, documents and packing are agreed at the start, so the shipment is planned together with production rather than after it.
EXW, FOB and DAP Explained
Incoterms® are standard trade terms published by the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC). They set out who arranges and pays for transport, who handles customs clearance and where risk passes from seller to buyer. The table below gives a general summary of three common terms under Incoterms® 2020.
This is general information, not legal advice. The exact split of costs and responsibilities depends on the named place and the sales contract, so it should always be confirmed for each order.
| Term | Transport mode | Seller typically arranges and pays | Buyer typically arranges and pays | Risk passes to the buyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXW (Ex Works) | Any mode | Making the goods available at the seller's premises, packed for transport | Loading, export clearance, main transport, insurance, import clearance and duties | When the goods are made available at the named place |
| FOB (Free On Board) | Sea and inland waterway only | Export clearance and delivery on board the vessel at the named port of shipment | Sea freight, insurance, import clearance, duties and onward transport | When the goods are on board the vessel |
| DAP (Delivered at Place) | Any mode | Export clearance and transport to the named place of destination | Unloading, import clearance, duties and taxes | When the goods arrive at the named place, ready for unloading |
How Delivery Is Arranged with DRU Textile
Delivery can be arranged on common Incoterms such as EXW, FOB or DAP; the right option is agreed for each order. The chosen term is stated in the quotation, so prices and responsibilities can be compared on the same basis.
The right term usually depends on how you already run your imports. A few practical questions help:
- Do you have your own freight forwarder? If so, EXW or FOB often fits, as your forwarder controls the main transport.
- Are you shipping by sea? FOB is a sea and inland waterway term; for road or air shipments, other terms are generally more suitable.
- Would you prefer the goods brought to a place you name? Under DAP, transport to the destination sits with the seller, while import clearance and duties stay with the buyer.
- How familiar is your team with export procedures in Turkey? Under EXW the buyer is responsible for export clearance in Turkey, which some buyers find impractical; under FOB and DAP, export clearance stays with the seller.
Export Documents
Standard export documents such as the commercial invoice and packing list are prepared for each shipment. The commercial invoice states the goods, quantities, values and the agreed delivery term; the packing list shows how the goods are packed, carton by carton, with weights and dimensions.
Other documents required by the destination market, for example origin certificates, can be discussed and are reviewed for each order. Please share your country's requirements early, because some documents need to be planned before shipment, not after it.
Information that is useful to share at the quotation stage:
- Destination country and delivery address or port
- Preferred delivery term
- Importer details to be shown on the documents
- Any document, labelling or carton marking requirements of your market
Export-Ready Packing
Goods are packed for export after final inspection. Unit packing follows the retail packaging agreed for the order, and products are then packed in export cartons with an agreed number of pieces per carton.
Cartons are marked so that each one can be matched to the packing list, with shipping marks, carton numbers and any buyer-specific labels. Warehouse requirements, such as carton size limits or barcode labels on cartons, can be agreed in advance.
From Order to Shipment
Shipment planning runs alongside production. The steps below show how an order moves from quotation to handover.
- 1Delivery term and destination
The delivery term, named place and destination are agreed and included in the quotation.
- 2Production and quality control
Products are made and checked against the approved sample and the agreed specification.
- 3Labelling and packing
Labels, unit packaging and export cartons are completed as agreed for your market.
- 4Documents
The commercial invoice and packing list are prepared, together with any additional documents agreed for the order.
- 5Handover or delivery
Goods are handed over or delivered according to the agreed term: ready for collection under EXW, on board at the port of shipment under FOB, or at the named place under DAP.
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Next Shipment
Tell us your destination, preferred delivery term and any document requirements with your enquiry. We will include the agreed delivery arrangement in your project-based quotation.