Custom Ribbon in Recycled Cotton with Tie-Dye Wash for Private Labels

Custom Ribbon — Recycled Cotton with Tie-Dye Wash

We build ribbon programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Recycled Cotton 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, tie-dye wash 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 packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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

• Tie-Dye Wash — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• All-Over Sublimation — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Recycled Cotton, 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 Recycled Cotton-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with tie-dye wash applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Universities — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• E-commerce Private Label — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Golf Clubs — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cycling and Triathlon — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Real Estate Agencies — 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.

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.

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 3 days each.

Start your ribbon 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.