Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Canvas with Seam Sealing
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 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: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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 | Canvas |
| Decoration / finish | Seam Sealing |
| Fabric weight | 4.5-5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US custom grading |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | OEKO-TEX Standard 100 |
| Ship to | Chicago inland (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Enzyme Wash — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Drawcord — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flocking — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Canvas, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Canvas, 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
- Canvas-spec prototype graded to US custom grading
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with seam sealing 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 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.
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.
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
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
