Custom Ribbon — Denim with Puff Printing
We build ribbon programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Denim 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, puff printing 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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 | Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Denim |
| Decoration / finish | Puff Printing |
| Fabric weight | 140-160 gsm |
| Size range | Custom grading |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Enzyme Wash — available on Denim, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Denim, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Denim, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Denim, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Denim, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Denim, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Denim, 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 Denim-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with puff printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Schools and School Districts — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Airlines and Cruise Lines — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Banking and Finance — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Motorcycle and Motorsport — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Universities — 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for GOTS, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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 long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 12 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.
Start your ribbon programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
