Rugby Top Customization Program for Running and Marathon Events with Pleating
Rugby Top Customization Program for Running and Marathon Events
This programme covers the full path from a rugby top concept to repeatable bulk supply for running and marathon events. The build starts from everyday-casual references — rugby top in organic cotton — then locks fabric weight, wash behaviour and fit tolerance so every reorder matches the approved sample.
Most rugby top buyers arrive with one of these problems: wholesale costs squeezed the retail margin, or delivery missed the season drop. The fix is a written spec before bulk: shrinkage allowance, stitch density, colour tolerance and a golden sample kept at the factory.

Specification
| Product | Rugby Top |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Organic Cotton |
| Decoration | Pleating |
| Fabric weight | 160-180 gsm |
| Fit options | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 6 wash-stable shades |
| MOQ | 800 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Debossing — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.
- Bonding Construction — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.
- Custom Drawcord — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.
- Shirring — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.
- Foil Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.
- Seam Sealing — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.
- Screen Printing — quoted per position and per colour on Organic Cotton.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review, fabric confirmation and lab dip approval
- Pattern, grading and a Organic Cotton-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then pre-production sign-off
- Bulk cutting with pleating 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. Rugby Top 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 800 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.
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 rugby top programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.



