Custom T-Shirt for the US Market in Ring-Spun Cotton with Shirring for US Workwear Programs

Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Ring-Spun Cotton with Shirring

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 500 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: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, or no reliable way to track a order once it enters production. 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

What US buyers can customise

• Pleating — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Rhinestone Application — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Puff Printing — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Ribbed Cuff and Hem — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Button — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
• Heat Transfer Printing — available on Ring-Spun Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation in US measurements
2. Lab dips or print strike-off for approval
3. Ring-Spun Cotton-spec prototype graded to US custom grading
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
6. 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.

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.

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.

Start your US 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.