Custom Patch in Taffeta with Distressed Finish

Custom Patch — Taffeta with Distressed Finish

We build patch programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Taffeta 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, distressed finish 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or long lead times that miss the selling season. 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

• Beading and Embroidery — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Snow Wash — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTG Digital Printing — available on Taffeta, 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 Taffeta-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with distressed finish applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Spas and Salons — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Sports Teams and Clubs — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Running and Marathon Events — patch uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Gyms and Fitness Studios — patch 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 patch batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

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.

Start your patch programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.