Cardigan Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon with Acid Wash
Cardigan Customization Program for Cycling and Triathlon
This programme covers the full path from a cardigan concept to repeatable bulk supply for cycling and triathlon. 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 fabric felt thinner than the approved sample, 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 | Cardigan |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Corduroy |
| Decoration | Acid Wash |
| Fabric weight | 240-280 gsm |
| Fit options | High-rise / Mid-rise |
| Colour options | 16 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Piece Dyeing — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Tonal Embroidery — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Satin Printed Label — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Bonding Construction — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Flocking — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- All-Over Sublimation — quoted per position and per colour on Corduroy.
- Woven Label — 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 acid wash 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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 100 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.
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.
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.
Start your cardigan programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
