Custom Ethnic & Folk Apparel for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Hangtag and Packaging
We supply ethnic & folk apparel 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: UPF 50+ Sun Fabric at 180-210 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: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, and suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. 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 | Ethnic & Folk Apparel |
|---|---|
| Market | the Philippines |
| Base fabric | UPF 50+ Sun Fabric (180-210 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Hangtag and Packaging |
| Climate notes | Built for strong equatorial UV most of the year |
| Size range | Asian fit XS-3XL |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Import compliance | ICC / BPS import commodity clearance |
| Ship to | Manila or Cebu |
What island-market buyers can customise
- All-Over Sublimation — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — 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.
- Tonal Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — 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.
- Screen Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, 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
- 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 hangtag and packaging 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
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.
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.
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 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
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.







