Custom Sweater for the US Market in Tencel Lyocell with Smocking for US Workwear Programs

Custom Sweater for the US Market — Tencel Lyocell with Smocking

We supply sweater 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 150 pieces per style per colour, ship to Savannah, 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 suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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

• Distressed Finish — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Chenille Embroidery — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Satin Printed Label — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Tonal Embroidery — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Piping and Binding — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Seam Sealing — available on Tencel Lyocell, 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. Tencel Lyocell-spec prototype graded to US custom grading
4. Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with smocking 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 spring assortment resets. 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 sweater batches stay comparable over time. Inspection photos and the measurement report are sent before the balance payment is due.

FAQ

What is the minimum order quantity?

Standard programmes start at 150 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.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 12 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 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.

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.

Start your US programme

Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.