Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Pique Knit 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 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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
| Product | T-Shirt |
|---|---|
| Market | United States |
| Base fabric | Pique Knit |
| Decoration / finish | Shirring |
| Fabric weight | 4.5-5.3 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US 2T-16 kids |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | ASTM F1816 |
| Ship to | New York / New Jersey (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Stone Wash — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Zip Puller — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Satin Printed Label — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Pique Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Pique Knit, 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
- Pique Knit-spec prototype graded to US 2T-16 kids
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with shirring 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 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
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for ASTM F1816, 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.
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.
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.
