Custom Tank Top for the Asia-Pacific Islands Market — Slub Cotton with Yarn Dyeing
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: Slub Cotton at 140-170 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: inconsistent sizing between production runs, and unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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 | Slub Cotton (140-170 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Yarn Dyeing |
| Climate notes | Built for tropical maritime heat and humidity |
| Size range | Asian kids 2-14Y |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-60 days after approval |
| Import compliance | SLSI certification for Sri Lanka |
| Ship to | Colombo or Male |
What island-market buyers can customise
- All-Over Sublimation — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Batik-Style Wax Resist — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Binding — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Bonding Construction — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Seam Sealing — available on Slub Cotton, 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
- Slub Cotton-spec prototype graded to Asian kids 2-14Y
- Fit sample and wearer test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with yarn dyeing 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.
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 14 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.
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.
Start your island-market programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.







