Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves in UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Distressed Finish for Sportswear Brands

Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Distressed Finish

We build sleeves & knee sleeves programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This UPF 50+ Sun Fabric 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, distressed finish 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 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

• Tie-Dye Wash — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Garment Dyeing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
• Sequin Work — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, 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 UPF 50+ Sun Fabric-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with distressed finish applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Schools and School Districts — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Golf Clubs — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Construction Sites — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Promotional Marketing — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Corporate Offices — 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

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.

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 3 days each.

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.

Start your sleeves & knee sleeves programme

Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.