Cardigan Customization Program for Police and Fire Departments with Shirring
Cardigan Customization Program for Police and Fire Departments
This programme covers the full path from a cardigan concept to repeatable bulk supply for police and fire departments. The build starts from everyday-casual references — cardigan in fleece-back cotton — 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: the fit drifted between sizes, or wholesale costs squeezed the retail margin. 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 | Fleece-Back Cotton |
| Decoration | Shirring |
| Fabric weight | 200-220 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 6 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 800 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
What you can customise
- Screen Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Yarn Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Heat Transfer Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Contrast Stitching — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Custom Zip Puller — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Flat Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Fleece-Back Cotton-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with shirring 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
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 4 days each.
How is shipping handled?
We quote EXW, FOB, CIF and DDP. Consolidated sea freight is the default for bulk programmes, with air or express options when a launch date is at risk.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, 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.
