Custom T-Shirt for the US Market in Rib Knit with Satin Printed Label for US Workwear Programs

Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Rib Knit with Satin Printed Label

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 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: suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid, or packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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

• Ultrasonic Welding — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Reflective Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Laser Engraving — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Smocking — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• DTF Film Printing — available on Rib Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Rib Knit, 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. Rib Knit-spec prototype graded to US regular and tall blocks
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with satin printed label 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 Black Friday / Cyber Monday. 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.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 7 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.

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 is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 100 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.

Start your US programme

Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.