Custom T-Shirt for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Laser Cutting
We supply t-shirt to island-market buyers built for warm humid days and air-conditioned interiors. Cloth weight, openness of weave and colour fastness are specified for heat, humidity and salt air first: UPF 50+ Sun Fabric 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 Colombo or Male.
The failure modes in this region are consistent: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, 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 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 (140-170 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Laser Cutting |
| Climate notes | Built for warm humid days and air-conditioned interiors |
| Size range | Custom grading for Asian fit blocks |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 3 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
- Screen Printing — 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.
- DTG Digital Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Label — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for warm humid days and air-conditioned interiors
- Lab dips or print strike-off, including batik and resort colourways
- UPF 50+ Sun Fabric-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for Asian fit blocks
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with laser cutting 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
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.
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 12 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 3 days each.
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.







