Custom Apparel Stocks in Waffle Knit with Piece Dyeing

Custom Apparel Stocks — Waffle Knit with Piece Dyeing

We build apparel stocks programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Waffle Knit version is developed for brands that need a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same fit on every reorder. Fabric, trims, piece dyeing and packaging are all specifiable, so the garment stays consistent across seasons and across production runs.

Most buyers come to us after one of these problems: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.

Specification

What you can customise

• Flat Embroidery — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Pattern making, grading and a Waffle Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with piece dyeing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Golf Clubs — apparel stocks uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Dental and Veterinary Clinics — apparel stocks uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Event Management — apparel stocks uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Scouts and Youth Clubs — apparel stocks uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Security Services — apparel stocks uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes

Quality control

Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements and workmanship. We record shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength on the first bulk lot and hold the data as the reference for reorders, so apparel stocks batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 150 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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 14 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 days each.

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 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 apparel stocks programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.