Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — Poplin with Stone Wash
We build sleeves & knee sleeves programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Poplin 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, stone wash 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, 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
| Product | Sleeves & Knee Sleeves |
|---|---|
| Base fabric | Poplin |
| Decoration / finish | Stone Wash |
| Fabric weight | 340-400 gsm |
| Size range | S-4XL |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | GOTS |
What you can customise
- Seam Sealing — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Quilting — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Engraving — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Poplin, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Pattern making, grading and a Poplin-spec prototype
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with stone wash applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing
Typical applications
- Workwear and Industrial — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Manufacturing Plants — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Trade Shows and Exhibitions — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Nonprofit Organizations — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
- Military and Tactical — 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.
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.
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 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 4 days each.
Start your sleeves & knee sleeves programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
