Custom Sports Wear for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — Bamboo Cotton Blend with Bonding Construction
We supply sports wear to island-market buyers built for strong equatorial UV most of the year. Cloth weight, openness of weave and colour fastness are specified for heat, humidity and salt air first: Bamboo Cotton Blend at 140-170 gsm, shade-matched to hold up under strong UV, chlorinated water and frequent laundering. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per colour and ship to Colombo or Male.
The failure modes in this region are consistent: inconsistent sizing between production runs, and long lead times that miss the selling season. We lock the specification before bulk — weight, shrinkage, stitch density and tolerance — and prepare the documents SLSI requires, so containers clear instead of accruing demurrage at the port.

Specification
| Product | Sports Wear |
|---|---|
| Market | Sri Lanka and the Maldives |
| Base fabric | Bamboo Cotton Blend (140-170 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Bonding Construction |
| Climate notes | Built for strong equatorial UV most of the year |
| Size range | Custom grading for Asian fit blocks |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Import compliance | SLSI certification for Sri Lanka |
| Ship to | Colombo or Male |
What island-market buyers can customise
- Applique Embroidery — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Bamboo Cotton Blend, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for strong equatorial UV most of the year
- Lab dips or print strike-off, including batik and resort colourways
- Bamboo Cotton Blend-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for Asian fit blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with bonding construction applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for humid-climate shipment
Where it sells
- Resort and hotel uniforms — light, quick-drying cloth for long shifts
- Surf, dive and water-sports retail — chlorine and salt resistant specification
- Island retail and market trade — packed to size ratio for wholesale distribution
- Cruise and ferry crew programmes — repeatable spec for seasonal reorders
- Ceremonial and event dressing — coordinated colourways for community orders

Import, duty and delivery
SLSI certification for Sri Lanka is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship LCL or FCL to Colombo or Male, provide the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and quote landed cost so duty and GST are visible before you commit. Reorders draw on the approved specification held on file, which matters for resort programmes that reorder every season.
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.
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.
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.
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 island-market 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.







