Pleated Dress — Bodycon Silhouette in Eyelet with Wrap Tie Front
This Pleated Dress — Bodycon Silhouette in Eyelet with Wrap Tie Front is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — Eyelet body, Shirt Collar neckline, sleeveless and a midi length hem — is written into the tech pack before sampling starts, so the approved sample and the bulk shipment are the same garment.
Built in Eyelet, the cloth behaves like this: embroidered openwork for summer programmes with a craft feel. We confirm the fabric lot, run lab dips for your shade and keep a reference swatch against every future order, which is what stops the drift most private-label programmes suffer after the second reorder.

Design Details
- Silhouette — Bodycon cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
- Neckline — Shirt Collar, finished clean on the inside so it holds its line after washing.
- Sleeve — Sleeveless, graded across the full size set so armhole depth stays proportional.
- Detail — Wrap Tie Front, placed to specification and costed per position.
- Length — Midi Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
- Colourway — Dove Grey, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification
| Product | Pleated Dress |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Eyelet |
| Silhouette | Bodycon |
| Neckline | Shirt Collar |
| Sleeve | Sleeveless |
| Feature detail | Wrap Tie Front |
| Length | Midi Length |
| Fabric weight | 180-200 gsm |
| Lining | Half lining to the knee |
| Closure | Side seam zip |
| Colourway | Dove Grey |
| Season | Transitional Season |
| Size range | XS-3XL |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colourway |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
Fabric Notes
We source Eyelet against your price target, then confirm weight, shrinkage and hand feel before a metre is cut. Because the bulk lot is reserved at sampling stage, the approved sample reflects what the finished shipment will feel like — not a substitute cloth. Wash-test results for shrinkage and colour fastness are recorded on the first bulk lot and kept as the reference for reorders.

Size & Fit Guide
Measurements below are garment measurements in centimetres with standard ease for midi length. Send us your own block and we grade to it, including height-adjusted lengths and regional size conversions for EU, UK and US charts.
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) | Length (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2Y | 86 | 66 | 92 | 115 |
| 4Y | 90 | 70 | 96 | 115 |
| 6Y | 94 | 74 | 100 | 114 |
| 8Y | 98 | 78 | 104 | 115 |
| 10Y | 102 | 82 | 108 | 112 |
| 12Y | 106 | 86 | 112 | 112 |
| 14Y | 110 | 90 | 116 | 114 |
Fit notes: the Bodycon holds its shape best with 2% elastane in the shell; for pleated dress we recommend a size-set fit session before grading, so the waist placement sits correctly on the shortest and tallest sizes in the run.
Production Process
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation against your target price
- Lab dips for Dove Grey plus trims and hardware sourced to match
- Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
- First prototype in Eyelet with the Wrap Tie Front detail applied
- Fit session, revision, then a pre-production sample in bulk fabric
- Bulk cutting with marker efficiency controlled to limit shade variation
- Tonal Embroidery and finishing under in-line inspection
- Final AQL 2.5 inspection, pressing and packing to your barcode specification

Styling & Occasions
Built for Beach Holiday — slips over swimwear and dries quickly between swims. Typical customer profiles for this specification:
- Bridal-party and occasion programmes requiring matched shades across sizes
- Boutique labels building a signature dress silhouette that reorders each season
- Retail chains covering a core colour plus two seasonal shades
- Capsule collections where one block is developed across several fabrics
Styling: wear it alone with flat sandals for day, or with a structured layer and heels for evening. The pleated dress reads casual or formal depending on the accessories, which is why it sits well in a small capsule range.

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 pleated dress batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
Customisation Options
- Enzyme Wash — available on Eyelet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Eyelet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Eyelet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Eyelet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Eyelet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Eyelet, quoted per position and per colour.
FAQ
Can you match my existing size chart?
We frequently work from a client's own block. Send your grade rules and measurements and we grade to them, then produce a size-set sample for confirmation before cutting bulk.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype in Eyelet is typically ready 14 working days after the tech pack is confirmed. Revisions add roughly 4 days each, and we send fit photos at every stage.
What files do you need for prints and embroidery?
Vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF) gives the cleanest result. For raster artwork please supply 300 dpi at final print size. Embroidery is digitised in-house and we return a sew-out photo for approval.
Can you develop my own pattern?
Yes. Send a tech pack, a reference garment or even clear photos, and we will draft the block, grade it across your size set and produce a fit sample before bulk.
Which compliance documents can you provide?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX Standard 100 documentation and third-party test reports for the relevant market, including REACH and CPSIA declarations when needed.
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