Custom T-Shirt for the US Market — Wool Blend with Acid Wash
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 500 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, 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 | Wool Blend |
| Decoration / finish | Acid Wash |
| Fabric weight | 6.0-7.5 oz/yd2 |
| Size range | US XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 18-45 days after approval |
| Compliance | ASTM F1816 |
| Ship to | Chicago inland (FOB / CIF / DDP available) |
What US buyers can customise
- Acid Wash — available on Wool Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Drawcord — available on Wool Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Wool Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Wool Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Wool Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Sublimation — available on Wool Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Wool Blend, 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
- Wool Blend-spec prototype graded to US XS-3XL
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with acid wash 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
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 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.
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
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.
