Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Recycled Cotton with Placement Printing
We supply t-shirt to US buyers on a repeatable specification: the same cloth, the same hand feel and the same US-graded fit on every reorder. Programmes start at 100 pieces per style per colour, ship to Chicago inland, and are documented for US import — fibre content labelling, country of origin and HTS classification are prepared before the goods leave the factory.
Most US buyers come to us after one of two problems: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. Our answer is to lock the specification first — fabric weight, shrinkage allowance, stitch density and measurement tolerance in inches — before a single bulk yard is cut.
Specification
| Product | T-Shirt |
|---|---|
| Market | United States |
| Base fabric | Recycled Cotton |
| Decoration / finish | Placement Printing |
| Fabric weight | 4.5-5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US 2T-16 kids |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Ship to | Chicago inland (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Laser Engraving — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Drawcord — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Shirring — available on Recycled Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation in US measurements
- Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
- Recycled Cotton-spec prototype graded to US 2T-16 kids
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with placement printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for US retail
Built for the US calendar
American programmes are planned around Q1 replenishment. That means the sampling rounds, the freight mode and the customs paperwork have to be decided at quotation stage, not at ex-factory. We build the production schedule backwards from your in-stock date and flag the two points where a US programme usually slips — colour approval and freight booking.
Quality control
Every bulk order is checked against the approved sample for shade, hand feel, measurements in inches and workmanship. Shrinkage, colour fastness and seam strength are recorded on the first bulk lot and held as the reference for reorders, so t-shirt 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.
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for OEKO-TEX Standard 100, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
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 US programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
