Custom Gloves & Mittens in Pima Cotton with Heat Transfer Printing for Sportswear Brands

Custom Gloves & Mittens — Pima Cotton with Heat Transfer Printing

We build gloves & mittens programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Pima Cotton 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, heat transfer printing 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: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Tonal Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Pima Cotton, 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 Pima Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with heat transfer printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Aviation and Airlines — gloves & mittens uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Golf Clubs — gloves & mittens uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Ski and Snowboard Resorts — gloves & mittens uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — gloves & mittens uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Promotional Marketing — gloves & mittens 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 gloves & mittens batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

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.

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 gloves & mittens programme

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