Custom Full Body Mannequin in Waffle Knit with Shirring for Outdoor & Workwear Programs

Custom Full Body Mannequin — Waffle Knit with Shirring

We build full body mannequin programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Waffle Knit 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, shirring 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 color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Reflective Printing — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Padding and Wadding — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tonal Embroidery — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Waffle Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Waffle Knit, 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 Waffle Knit-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Ski and Snowboard Resorts — full body mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• E-commerce Private Label — full body mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Fashion Brands and Labels — full body mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Restaurants and Cafes — full body mannequin uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wholesale and Distribution — full body mannequin 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 full body mannequin batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

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.

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.

Do you provide compliance documents?

We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for WRAP, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 7 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.

Start your full body mannequin programme

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