Custom Knitting Apparel in Tencel Lyocell with Shirring

Custom Knitting Apparel — Tencel Lyocell with Shirring

We build knitting apparel programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Tencel Lyocell 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, shirring 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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

• Placement Printing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Tencel Lyocell, 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 Tencel Lyocell-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Veterinary Clinics — knitting apparel uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airlines and Cruise Lines — knitting apparel uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Photography Studios — knitting apparel uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Construction Sites — knitting apparel uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Healthcare and Hospitals — knitting apparel 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 knitting apparel batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 7 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.

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.

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for BSCI, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

Start your knitting apparel programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.