Custom Cocktail Dresses in Alpaca with Garment Dyeing for Retail Chains

Custom Cocktail Dresses — Alpaca with Garment Dyeing

We build cocktail dresses 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, garment 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: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, or minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. 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

• DTG Digital Printing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Rhinestone Application — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Debossing — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tie-Dye Wash — available on Alpaca, quoted per position and per colour.
• Quilting — 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 garment dyeing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Railway and Transit — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Electronics Assembly — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airlines and Cruise Lines — cocktail dresses uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Streetwear Brands — 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

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 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.

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 cocktail dresses programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.