Custom Ribbon — Cupro with Bonding Construction
We build ribbon programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Cupro 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, bonding construction 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, or long lead times that miss the selling season. 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 | Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Cupro |
| Decoration / finish | Bonding Construction |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | BSCI |
What you can customise
- Screen Printing — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Acid Wash — available on Cupro, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Cupro, 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 Cupro-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with bonding construction applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- E-commerce Private Label — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Government and Municipal — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Schools and School Districts — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Trade Shows and Exhibitions — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Security Services — 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
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.
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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 7 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.
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 ribbon programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
