Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Lambswool with Heat Transfer 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 100 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, or inconsistent sizing between production runs. 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 | Lambswool |
| Decoration / finish | Heat Transfer Printing |
| Fabric weight | 8.0-10.0 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US regular and tall blocks |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | FTC fibre content labelling |
| Ship to | Chicago inland (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Screen Printing — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Drawcord — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Snow Wash — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Padding and Wadding — available on Lambswool, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Lambswool, 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
- Lambswool-spec prototype graded to US regular and tall blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with heat transfer printing 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
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for FTC fibre content labelling, 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 3 days each.
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.







