Custom Theatrical Costume in Alpaca with Shirring for Sportswear Brands

Custom Theatrical Costume — Alpaca with Shirring

We build theatrical costume programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Alpaca 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 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

• All-Over Sublimation — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Rhinestone Application — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flocking — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Stone Wash — available on Alpaca, 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 Alpaca-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

• Retail Store Staff — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Tennis Academies — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Pet Care and Grooming — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Sports Teams and Clubs — theatrical costume uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Railway and Transit — 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

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.

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 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.

Start your theatrical costume programme

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.