Custom Cocktail Dresses in Softshell with All-Over Sublimation for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Cocktail Dresses — Softshell with All-Over Sublimation

We build cocktail dresses programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Softshell 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, all-over sublimation 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 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

• Embossing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Beading and Embroidery — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Softshell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Softshell, 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 Softshell-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with all-over sublimation applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Military and Tactical — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Police and Fire Departments — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Running and Marathon Events — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Film and TV Production — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — cocktail dresses 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 cocktail dresses 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 150 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.

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.

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 4 days each.

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.

Start your cocktail dresses programme

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