Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Combed Cotton with Screen 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 300 pieces per style per colour, ship to New York / New Jersey, 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, or long lead times that miss the selling season. 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 | Combed Cotton |
| Decoration / finish | Screen Printing |
| Fabric weight | 6.0-7.5 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US 2T-16 kids |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | California Prop 65 |
| Ship to | New York / New Jersey (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Application — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on Combed 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
- Combed Cotton-spec prototype graded to US 2T-16 kids
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with screen 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 holiday gifting. 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
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 300 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.
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
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
