Custom Ribbon in Canvas with Laser Engraving for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Ribbon — Canvas with Laser Engraving

We build ribbon programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Canvas 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, laser engraving 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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

What you can customise

• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
• All-Over Sublimation — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Canvas, 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 Canvas-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with laser engraving applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Bars and Nightclubs — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Security Services — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Police and Fire Departments — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Dental and Veterinary Clinics — ribbon 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 ribbon 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 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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 300 pieces per style and colour. We can split sizes across a size set, and for first orders we often accept a mixed-colour run to help you test the market.

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.

Start your ribbon programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.