Custom Ribbon in Tencel Cotton Blend with Ruching

Custom Ribbon — Tencel Cotton Blend with Ruching

We build ribbon programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Tencel Cotton Blend 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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

• Piece Dyeing — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Tencel Cotton Blend, 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 Cotton Blend-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with ruching applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Dental and Veterinary Clinics — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Promotional Marketing — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Aviation and Airlines — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Healthcare and Hospitals — ribbon 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 ribbon 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 is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 100 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 10 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.

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 ribbon programme

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