Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves in Recycled Cotton with Dye-Sublimation Printing for Retail Chains

Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — Recycled Cotton with Dye-Sublimation Printing

We build sleeves & knee sleeves 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, dye-sublimation 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 no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. 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

• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Reflective Printing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — 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 dye-sublimation printing applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Cycling and Triathlon — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Photography Studios — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Agriculture and Farming — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Wedding and Bridal — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Security Services — sleeves & knee sleeves 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 sleeves & knee sleeves 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.

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.

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 WRAP, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.

Start your sleeves & knee sleeves programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.