Crop Top Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon with Contrast Stitching
Crop Top Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon
This programme covers the full path from a crop top concept to repeatable bulk supply for cycling and triathlon. The build starts from everyday-casual references — crop top in fleece-back cotton — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most crop top buyers arrive with one of these problems: wholesale costs squeezed the retail margin, or the fabric felt thinner than the approved sample. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.
Specification
| Product | Crop Top |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Fleece-Back Cotton |
| Decoration | Contrast Stitching |
| Fabric weight | 320-360 gsm |
| Fit options | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- Piping and Binding — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Smocking — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Heat Transfer Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Satin Printed Label — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Reflective Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Fleece-Back Cotton.
- Laser Cutting — 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 contrast stitching 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. Crop Top 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.
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 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.
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.
Start your crop top programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
