Custom Warm Set — Crepe with Shirring
We build warm set programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Crepe 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 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
| Product | Warm Set |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Crepe |
| Decoration / finish | Shirring |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Contrast Stitching — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shirring — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Crepe, 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 Crepe-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Running and Marathon Events — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Construction Sites — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Kidswear Subscription Boxes — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Agriculture and Farming — warm set uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Food Processing — 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
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 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.
Start your warm set programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
