Denim Short Customization Program for Surf and Swim Brands with Smocking
Denim Short Customization Program for Surf and Swim Brands
This programme covers the full path from a denim short concept to repeatable bulk supply for surf and swim brands. The build starts from everyday-casual references — denim short in brushed fleece — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most denim short buyers arrive with one of these problems: delivery missed the season drop, 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 | Denim Short |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Brushed Fleece |
| Decoration | Smocking |
| Fabric weight | 200-220 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 12 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Stone Wash — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Satin Printed Label — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Applique Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Beading and Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Chenille Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Screen Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Brushed Fleece.
- Laser Engraving — 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 smocking 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. Denim Short 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 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 GOTS, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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.
Start your denim short 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.
