Custom Children's Mannequin in Gabardine with Shirring for Retail Chains

Custom Children's Mannequin — Gabardine with Shirring

We build children's mannequin 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, shirring 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 minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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 Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — 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 shirring applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Bars and Nightclubs — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Fashion Brands and Labels — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kidswear Subscription Boxes — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Gyms and Fitness Studios — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Schools and School Districts — children's mannequin 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 children's mannequin 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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 500 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 3 days each.

Start your children's mannequin programme

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