Cardigan Customization Program for Music Bands and Touring with Ruching
Cardigan Customization Program for Music Bands and Touring
This programme covers the full path from a cardigan concept to repeatable bulk supply for music bands and touring. The build starts from everyday-casual references — cardigan in corduroy — 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 colour faded after a few washes. 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 | Corduroy |
| Decoration | Ruching |
| Fabric weight | 320-360 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- DTG Digital Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Tonal Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Screen Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Piece Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Seam Sealing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Placement Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Corduroy-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with ruching 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
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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 200 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.
Start your cardigan programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
