Custom Ethnic & Folk Apparel for the Middle Eastern Market — Cotton-Poly Blend with Shirring
We supply ethnic & folk apparel to middle eastern buyers built for Levantine Mediterranean seasons. Cloth weight, weave openness and colour fastness are specified for the climate first: Cotton-Poly Blend at 120-150 gsm, shade-matched to hold through the Ramadan selling peak. Programmes start at 150 pieces per style per colour and ship to Hamad Port.
The failures here are predictable: unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing, and inconsistent sizing between production runs. We lock the specification before bulk — weight, shrinkage, stitch density and tolerance — and prepare the conformity documents for Qatar so containers clear instead of accruing demurrage while the Ramadan selling peak passes.

Specification
| Product | Ethnic & Folk Apparel |
|---|---|
| Market | the Middle East (Qatar) |
| Base fabric | Cotton-Poly Blend (120-150 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Shirring |
| Climate notes | Built for Levantine Mediterranean seasons |
| Size range | Custom grading for Middle Eastern fit blocks |
| Colour options | 8 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | SASO conformity with a SABER certificate of conformity; Arabic-language care and fibre labelling |
| Ship to | Hamad Port |
What Middle Eastern buyers can customise
- Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Rhinestone Application — 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.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Cotton-Poly Blend, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — 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.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for Levantine Mediterranean seasons
- Lab dips or print strike-off approved against the regional palette
- Cotton-Poly Blend-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for Middle Eastern fit blocks
- Fit sample and wash test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with shirring applied under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for Hamad Port
Where it sells
- Retail and wholesale — packed to size ratio for regional distribution
- Corporate and hospitality uniforms — repeatable spec for seasonal reorders
- School and institutional programmes — durable cloth at a fixed landed cost
- Online and marketplace sellers — restockable spec held on file
- Festive and seasonal collections — timed to the Ramadan selling peak

Import, duty and delivery
SASO conformity with a SABER certificate of conformity is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship to Hamad Port with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Coverage, opacity and drape are fixed before cloth is chosen, so the garment breathes in extreme heat while staying opaque in strong light. Arabic labelling and the SABER certificate are prepared before the container sails.
FAQ
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 150 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.
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.
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 4 days each.
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 Middle Eastern programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.







