Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves in Combed Cotton with Distressed Finish for Boutique Brands

Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — Combed Cotton with Distressed Finish

We build sleeves & knee sleeves programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Combed 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, 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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

• Piping and Binding — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Drawcord — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tie-Dye Wash — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Bonding Construction — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Cutting — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ruching — available on Combed 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 Combed Cotton-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

• Airlines and Cruise Lines — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Aviation and Airlines — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Sports Teams and Clubs — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Agriculture and Farming — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Hospitality and Hotels — 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 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.

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 long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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.

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.