Custom Garment Labels — Spandex with Smocking
We build garment labels programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Spandex 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, smocking 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.
Specification
| Product | Garment Labels |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Spandex |
| Decoration / finish | Smocking |
| Fabric weight | 220-260 gsm |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Laser Engraving — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Spandex, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Spandex-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with smocking applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Agriculture and Farming — garment labels uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Universities — garment labels uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Religious and Community — garment labels uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Veterinary Clinics — garment labels uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Bars and Nightclubs — garment labels 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 garment labels batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
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 5 days each.
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.
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.
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.
Start your garment labels 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.
