Custom Cocktail Dresses in Gabardine with All-Over Sublimation

Custom Cocktail Dresses — Gabardine with All-Over Sublimation

We build cocktail dresses programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Gabardine 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, all-over sublimation 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: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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

• Yarn Dyeing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tie-Dye Wash — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• All-Over Sublimation — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Gabardine, 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 Gabardine-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with all-over sublimation applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Spas and Salons — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Promotional Marketing — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Government and Municipal — cocktail dresses 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 cocktail dresses batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for GOTS, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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 cocktail dresses programme

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.