Custom Ribbon in Recycled Cotton with Placement Printing for Boutique Brands

Custom Ribbon — Recycled Cotton with Placement Printing

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, placement 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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

• Woven Label — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• All-Over Sublimation — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Distressed Finish — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Shirring — 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 placement printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Agriculture and Farming — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Aviation and Airlines — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Bars and Nightclubs — ribbon uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Construction Sites — 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

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 14 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 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.

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.

Start your ribbon programme

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