Cardigan Customization Program for Manufacturing Plants with Heat Transfer Printing
Cardigan Customization Program for Manufacturing Plants
This programme covers the full path from a cardigan concept to repeatable bulk supply for manufacturing plants. The build starts from everyday-casual references — cardigan in modal blend — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most cardigan buyers arrive with one of these problems: colour faded after a few washes, or colour faded after a few washes. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.
Specification
| Product | Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Modal Blend |
| Decoration | Heat Transfer Printing |
| Fabric weight | 320-360 gsm |
| Fit options | XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Embossing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Puff Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Chenille Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Distressed Finish — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Hangtag and Packaging — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Pleating — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Modal Blend-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with heat transfer printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 check and packing
Quality control
Every bulk lot is compared against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and wash behaviour. Cardigan reorders stay comparable over time because the spec, the lab dip and the golden sample are all on file.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
Can you match a specific colour?
Yes. Send us a Pantone TCX reference or a physical swatch. We return lab dips for approval and hold bulk shade within the agreed tolerance band before cutting.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 200 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for GOTS, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
Start your cardigan programme
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
