Custom Underwear for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — Cotton-Poly Blend with Flat Embroidery
We supply underwear 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: Cotton-Poly Blend at 220-250 gsm, shade-matched to hold up under strong UV, chlorinated water and frequent laundering. Programmes start at 200 pieces per style per colour and ship to Colombo or Male.
The failure modes in this region are consistent: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, 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 | Underwear |
|---|---|
| Market | Sri Lanka and the Maldives |
| Base fabric | Cotton-Poly Blend (220-250 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Flat Embroidery |
| Climate notes | Built for tropical maritime heat and humidity |
| Size range | Asia-Pacific S-4XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Import compliance | SLSI certification for Sri Lanka |
| Ship to | Colombo or Male |
What island-market buyers can customise
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Heat Transfer Printing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTF Film Printing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, 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
- Cotton-Poly Blend-spec prototype graded to Asia-Pacific S-4XL
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with flat embroidery 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 200 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.
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.







