Strapless Dress with Keyhole Front Neckline, Puff Sleeve in Pima Cotton
This Strapless Dress with Keyhole Front Neckline, Puff Sleeve in Pima Cotton is developed for brands that need one dress to stay identical across seasons, colourways and reorders. The specification below — Pima Cotton body, Keyhole Front neckline, puff sleeve and a tea 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 Pima Cotton, the cloth behaves like this: extra-long staple for a softer surface and better colour depth. 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 — Belted Waist cut, balanced for movement and for how the dress sits when the wearer is seated.
- Neckline — Keyhole Front, finished clean on the inside so it holds its line after washing.
- Sleeve — Puff Sleeve, graded across the full size set so armhole depth stays proportional.
- Detail — Front Pleats, placed to specification and costed per position.
- Length — Tea Length, adjustable in 2 cm steps from the base spec.
- Colourway — Ivory White, Pantone TCX matched with lab dips before cutting.

Specification
| Product | Strapless Dress |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Pima Cotton |
| Silhouette | Belted Waist |
| Neckline | Keyhole Front |
| Sleeve | Puff Sleeve |
| Feature detail | Front Pleats |
| Length | Tea Length |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Lining | Full lining in matched tone |
| Closure | Side seam zip |
| Colourway | Ivory White |
| Season | Autumn / Winter |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| MOQ | 80 pieces per style per colourway |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
Fabric Notes
We source Pima Cotton 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 tea 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 84 | 64 | 90 | 126 |
| S | 88 | 68 | 94 | 124 |
| M | 92 | 72 | 98 | 127 |
| L | 96 | 76 | 102 | 125 |
| XL | 100 | 80 | 106 | 127 |
| 2XL | 104 | 84 | 110 | 124 |
| 3XL | 108 | 88 | 114 | 125 |
Fit notes: the Belted Waist holds its shape best with 2% elastane in the shell; for strapless 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 Ivory White plus trims and hardware sourced to match
- Pattern making from your block, then grading across the size set
- First prototype in Pima Cotton with the Front Pleats detail applied
- Fit session, revision, then a pre-production sample in bulk fabric
- Bulk cutting with marker efficiency controlled to limit shade variation
- Placement Printing 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:
- Capsule collections where one block is developed across several fabrics
- Bridal-party and occasion programmes requiring matched shades across sizes
- Boutique labels building a signature dress silhouette that reorders each season
- Private-label sellers needing a reliable size run with consistent grading
Styling: wear it alone with flat sandals for day, or with a structured layer and heels for evening. The strapless 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 strapless dress batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
Customisation Options
- Flat Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Enzyme Wash — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Stone Wash — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Sublimation — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype in Pima Cotton is typically ready 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed. Revisions add roughly 3 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.
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
This dress programme starts at 80 pieces per style and colourway. Sizes can be split across a size set, and for a first order we can often mix colourways so you can test demand before committing to one shade.
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