Custom Tank Top for the African Market — Bamboo Viscose with DTG Digital Printing
We supply tank top to African buyers built for hot humid coastal conditions. Cloth weight, weave openness and colour fastness are chosen for heat and humidity first, then for price: Bamboo Viscose at 220-260 gsm, shade-matched to hold up under strong sun and repeated hand washing. Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per colour and ship to Mombasa or Dar es Salaam.
The two things that break an African programme are the same every time: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and long lead times that miss the selling season. We fix the specification before bulk — weight, shrinkage, stitch density and measurement tolerance — and we prepare the import paperwork that PVoC requires, so goods clear instead of sitting at the port.

Specification
| Product | Tank Top |
|---|---|
| Market | East Africa |
| Base fabric | Bamboo Viscose (220-260 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | DTG Digital Printing |
| Climate notes | Built for hot humid coastal conditions |
| Size range | Custom grading for African fit blocks |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Import compliance | PVoC certificate of conformity for Kenya |
| Ship to | Mombasa or Dar es Salaam |
What African buyers can customise
- DTF Film Printing — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chenille Embroidery — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Sublimation — available on Bamboo Viscose, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for hot humid coastal conditions
- Lab dips or print strike-off approval, including wax and Ankara colourways
- Bamboo Viscose-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for African fit blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with dtg digital printing applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for LCL or FCL shipment
Where it sells
- Church and ceremonial wear — colour-fast fabrics that survive frequent washing
- Retail and market trade — packed to size ratio, ready for wholesale distribution
- Corporate and hospitality uniforms — repeatable specification for reorders
- School and institutional programmes — durable cloth at a fixed landed cost
- Wedding and celebration dressing — coordinated colourways across a family order

Import, duty and delivery
PVoC certificate of conformity for Kenya is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship LCL or FCL to Mombasa or Dar es Salaam, provide the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of conformity, and quote landed cost so duty and clearance are visible before you commit. Most buyers in East Africa plan reorders around the selling season, so we hold the approved specification on file.
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 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 PVoC certificate of conformity for Kenya, and we support REACH, CPSIA and Prop 65 declarations for the relevant markets.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 300 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 African programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.







