Custom Tank Top for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — Antibacterial Knit with Bonding Construction
We supply tank top 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: Antibacterial Knit at 220-250 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: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, 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 | Tank Top |
|---|---|
| Market | Sri Lanka and the Maldives |
| Base fabric | Antibacterial Knit (220-250 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Bonding Construction |
| Climate notes | Built for tropical maritime heat and humidity |
| Size range | Asian kids 2-14Y |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-60 days after approval |
| Import compliance | SLSI certification for Sri Lanka |
| Ship to | Colombo or Male |
What island-market buyers can customise
- Tonal Embroidery — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Ruching — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piece Dyeing — available on Antibacterial Knit, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Antibacterial Knit, 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
- Antibacterial Knit-spec prototype graded to Asian kids 2-14Y
- 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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.







