Custom T-Shirt for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Tie-Dye Wash
We supply t-shirt to island-market buyers built for monsoon rainy season with sudden squalls. Cloth weight, openness of weave and colour fastness are specified for heat, humidity and salt air first: UPF 50+ Sun Fabric at 180-210 gsm, shade-matched to hold up under strong UV, chlorinated water and frequent laundering. Programmes start at 150 pieces per style per colour and ship to Colombo or Male.
The failure modes in this region are consistent: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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 | T-Shirt |
|---|---|
| Market | Sri Lanka and the Maldives |
| Base fabric | UPF 50+ Sun Fabric (180-210 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Tie-Dye Wash |
| Climate notes | Built for monsoon rainy season with sudden squalls |
| Size range | Asian fit XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 days after approval |
| Import compliance | SLSI certification for Sri Lanka |
| Ship to | Colombo or Male |
What island-market buyers can customise
- Flat Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Smocking — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ultrasonic Welding — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- All-Over Sublimation — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for monsoon rainy season with sudden squalls
- Lab dips or print strike-off, including batik and resort colourways
- UPF 50+ Sun Fabric-spec prototype graded to Asian fit XS-3XL
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with tie-dye wash 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 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.
Do you provide compliance documents?
We can arrange OEKO-TEX, GOTS, BSCI, WRAP and ISO documentation as well as third-party testing reports for SLSI certification for Sri Lanka, 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
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.







