Custom Ribbon in French Terry with Custom Drawcord for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Ribbon — French Terry with Custom Drawcord

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, custom drawcord 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 unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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 French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — 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 custom drawcord applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Maternity and Baby Care — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Schools and School Districts — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Ski and Snowboard Resorts — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Security Services — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Airlines and Cruise Lines — 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

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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 300 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.

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.

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.

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.