Custom Theatrical Costume in Taffeta with Piece Dyeing for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Theatrical Costume — Taffeta with Piece Dyeing

We build theatrical costume programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Taffeta 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, piece dyeing 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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

• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Taffeta, quoted per position and per colour.
• Embossing — available on Taffeta, 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 Taffeta-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with piece dyeing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Hospitality and Hotels — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Real Estate Agencies — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Laboratories and Pharma — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Restaurants and Cafes — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Esports and Gaming — theatrical costume 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 theatrical costume 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.

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.

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.

Start your theatrical costume programme

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