Custom Ribbon in French Terry with Laser Cutting for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Ribbon — French Terry with Laser Cutting

We build ribbon programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This French Terry 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, laser cutting 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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

• Piping and Binding — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on French Terry, 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 French Terry-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with laser cutting applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Dance and Ballet Schools — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Corporate Offices — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Kidswear Subscription Boxes — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Gyms and Fitness Studios — ribbon 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 ribbon 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 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.

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 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.

Start your ribbon programme

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