Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves in Recycled Polyester (rPET) with Flat Embroidery for Retail Chains

Custom Sleeves & Knee Sleeves — Recycled Polyester (rPET) with Flat Embroidery

We build sleeves & knee sleeves programmes from a tech pack or a physical reference sample. This Recycled Polyester (rPET) 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, flat 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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

• Shirring — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Care Label — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), 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 Recycled Polyester (rPET)-spec prototype
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with flat embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing

Typical applications

• E-commerce Private Label — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Sports Teams and Clubs — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cleaning and Janitorial — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Cycling and Triathlon — sleeves & knee sleeves uniforms, staff wear or resale programmes
• Boutique and Independent Labels — 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

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.

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.

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 500 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

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.