Custom Children's Mannequin in Pique Knit with Pleating for Sportswear Brands

Custom Children's Mannequin — Pique Knit with Pleating

We build children's mannequin programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pique Knit 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, pleating 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 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

• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flat Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Pique Knit, 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 Pique Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with pleating applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Police and Fire Departments — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Religious and Community — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Warehousing and Logistics — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Veterinary Clinics — children's mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Motorcycle and Motorsport — 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

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.

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 is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 100 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 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 children's mannequin programme

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