Cardigan Customization Program for Outdoor and Hiking with Distressed Finish
Cardigan Customization Program for Outdoor and Hiking
This programme covers the full path from a cardigan concept to repeatable bulk supply for outdoor and hiking. 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: wholesale costs squeezed the retail margin, or the previous supplier could not hold consistency on reorders. 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 | Distressed Finish |
| Fabric weight | 320-360 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 12 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- All-Over Sublimation — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Care Label — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Pleating — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Acid Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Modal Blend.
- Ultrasonic Welding — 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 distressed finish 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
What file formats do you need for artwork?
Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) give the best print and embroidery results. For raster artwork please supply at least 300 dpi at the final print size. We digitise embroidery files in-house and return a sew-out photo for approval.
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.
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 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 4 days each.
Start your cardigan programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
