Custom Used Clothes in Pique Knit with Chain Stitch Embroidery

Custom Used Clothes — Pique Knit with Chain Stitch Embroidery

We build used clothes programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pique 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, chain stitch embroidery 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 suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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

• Padding and Wadding — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Reflective Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Snow Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Pique 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 Pique Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with chain stitch embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Universities — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Event Management — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Railway and Transit — used clothes uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Mining Operations — 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

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.

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.

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 3 days each.

Start your used clothes programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.