Custom Garment Tag in Waffle Knit with Distressed Finish for Corporate Buyers

Custom Garment Tag — Waffle Knit with Distressed Finish

We build garment tag programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Waffle 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, distressed finish 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 no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. 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

• Applique Embroidery — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Puff Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Flocking — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Waffle Knit, 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 Waffle Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with distressed finish applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Hospitality and Hotels — garment tag uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Real Estate Agencies — garment tag uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airlines and Cruise Lines — garment tag uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Banking and Finance — garment tag uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — garment tag 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 garment tag 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 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.

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.

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 50 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 garment tag programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.