Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves in Crepe with Tonal Embroidery for Boutique Brands

Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — Crepe with Tonal Embroidery

We build sleeves & knee sleeves programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Crepe 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, tonal 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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

• Beading and Embroidery — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Glow-in-the-Dark Printing — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Crepe, quoted per position and per colour.
• Acid Wash — available on Crepe, 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 Crepe-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with tonal embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• Dance and Ballet Schools — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Banking and Finance — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Manufacturing Plants — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Surf and Swim Brands — 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

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 3 days each.

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.

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.