Custom T-Shirt for the US Market in Gabardine with Dye-Sublimation Printing for American Sportswear Brands

Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Gabardine with Dye-Sublimation 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 200 pieces per style per colour, ship to Los Angeles / Long Beach, 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, or color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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

• Quilting — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Enzyme Wash — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piece Dyeing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Debossing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Hangtag and Packaging — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
• Custom Zip Puller — available on Gabardine, 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. Gabardine-spec prototype graded to US custom grading
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with dye-sublimation printing 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 spring assortment resets. 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

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 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 200 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.

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.

Start your US programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.