Custom Skirt for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — Slub Cotton with Smocking
We supply skirt to island-market buyers built for tropical maritime heat and humidity. Cloth weight, openness of weave and colour fastness are specified for heat, humidity and salt air first: Slub Cotton 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 Manila or Cebu.
The failure modes in this region are consistent: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, and minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb. We lock the specification before bulk — weight, shrinkage, stitch density and tolerance — and prepare the documents ICC requires, so containers clear instead of accruing demurrage at the port.

Specification
| Product | Skirt |
|---|---|
| Market | the Philippines |
| Base fabric | Slub Cotton (140-170 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Smocking |
| Climate notes | Built for tropical maritime heat and humidity |
| Size range | Custom grading for Asian fit blocks |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Import compliance | ICC / BPS import commodity clearance |
| Ship to | Manila or Cebu |
What island-market buyers can customise
- Piping and Binding — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for tropical maritime heat and humidity
- Lab dips or print strike-off, including batik and resort colourways
- Slub Cotton-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for Asian fit blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with smocking 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
ICC / BPS import commodity clearance is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship LCL or FCL to Manila or Cebu, 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.
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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for ICC / BPS import commodity clearance, 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 5 days each.
Start your island-market programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.







