Custom Theatrical Costume in Alpaca with Heat Transfer Printing

Custom Theatrical Costume — Alpaca with Heat Transfer Printing

We build theatrical costume programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Alpaca 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, heat transfer printing 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 inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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

• Piping and Binding — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• All-Over Sublimation — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTG Digital Printing — available on Alpaca, 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 Alpaca-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with heat transfer printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Universities — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Hospitality and Hotels — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Running and Marathon Events — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — 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

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.

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.

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 3 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 ISO 9001, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

Start your theatrical costume programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.