Slim Jean Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon with Pantone Color Matching
Slim Jean Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon
This programme covers the full path from a slim jean concept to repeatable bulk supply for cycling and triathlon. The build starts from everyday-casual references — slim jean in brushed fleece — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most slim jean buyers arrive with one of these problems: the fabric felt thinner than the approved sample, 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 | Slim Jean |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Brushed Fleece |
| Decoration | Pantone Color Matching |
| Fabric weight | 320-360 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Applique Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Care Label — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Yarn Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Reflective Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Laser Cutting — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Garment Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Shirring — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Brushed Fleece-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with pantone color matching 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. Slim Jean 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 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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 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.
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.
Start your slim jean programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
