Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves in Satin with Chain Stitch Embroidery for Boutique Brands

Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — Satin with Chain Stitch Embroidery

We build sleeves & knee sleeves programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Satin 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, chain stitch embroidery 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: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, or suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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

• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pantone Color Matching — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
• Snow Wash — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
• Foil Printing — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Satin, quoted per position and per colour.
• Pleating — available on Satin, 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 Satin-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with chain stitch embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Government and Municipal — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Schools and School Districts — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cycling and Triathlon — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Music Bands and Touring — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Gyms and Fitness Studios — 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

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.

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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 100 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.

Start your sleeves & knee sleeves programme

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