Custom Used Clothes — Gabardine with Ruching
We build used clothes programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Gabardine 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, ruching 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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
| Product | Used Clothes |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Gabardine |
| Decoration / finish | Ruching |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | ISO 9001 |
What you can customise
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Gabardine-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with ruching applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Kidswear Subscription Boxes — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Food Processing — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Fashion Brands and Labels — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Agriculture and Farming — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Running and Marathon Events — used clothes 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 used clothes batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for ISO 9001, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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.
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 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.
Start your used clothes programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
