Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Gabardine with Care 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: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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 | Gabardine |
| Decoration / finish | Care Label |
| Fabric weight | 6.0-7.5 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US 2T-16 kids |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | ASTM F1816 |
| Ship to | Los Angeles / Long Beach (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Custom Button — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- 3D Puff Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Gabardine, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Gabardine, 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
- Gabardine-spec prototype graded to US 2T-16 kids
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with care label 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 back-to-school. 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.
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 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 4 days each.
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
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
