Custom Warm Set — Rib Knit with Pleating
We build warm set programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Rib Knit 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, pleating 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 suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. Our response is to fix the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and tolerance — before a single bulk metre is cut.
Specification
| Product | Warm Set |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Rib Knit |
| Decoration / finish | Pleating |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-35 days after approval |
| Compliance | WRAP |
What you can customise
- DTF Film Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Distressed Finish — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Rib Knit-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with pleating applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Golf Clubs — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Spas and Salons — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Maternity and Baby Care — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Sports Teams and Clubs — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Manufacturing Plants — warm set 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 warm set batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.
FAQ
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 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 warm set 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.
