Custom Theatrical Costume in Pique Knit with Woven Label

Custom Theatrical Costume — Pique Knit with Woven Label

We build theatrical costume 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, woven label 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: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flocking — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — 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 woven label applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Scouts and Youth Clubs — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Construction Sites — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cycling and Triathlon — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kidswear Subscription Boxes — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Surf and Swim Brands — theatrical costume 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 theatrical costume 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 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.

Do you provide compliance documents?

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

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.

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.

Start your theatrical costume programme

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.