Custom T-Shirt for the Middle Eastern Market — Combed Cotton with Pleating
We supply t-shirt to middle eastern buyers built for air-conditioned interiors against outdoor extremes. Cloth weight, weave openness and colour fastness are specified for the climate first: Combed Cotton at 120-150 gsm, shade-matched to hold through the winter mild-weather retail window. Programmes start at 500 pieces per style per colour and ship to Hamad Port.
The failures here are predictable: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, and long lead times that miss the selling season. 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 winter mild-weather retail window passes.

Specification
| Product | T-Shirt |
|---|---|
| Market | the Middle East (Qatar) |
| Base fabric | Combed Cotton (120-150 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Pleating |
| Climate notes | Built for air-conditioned interiors against outdoor extremes |
| Size range | abaya length grading 52-60 in |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GSO Gulf conformity with Arabic labelling; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Hamad Port |
What Middle Eastern buyers can customise
- Ruching — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Custom Button — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flocking — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Yarn Dyeing — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Chain Stitch Embroidery — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Flat Embroidery — available on Combed Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it
- Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for air-conditioned interiors against outdoor extremes
- Lab dips or print strike-off approved against the regional palette
- Combed Cotton-spec prototype graded to abaya length grading 52-60 in
- Fit sample and wash test, then a pre-production sample
- Bulk cutting with pleating 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 winter mild-weather retail window

Import, duty and delivery
GSO Gulf conformity with Arabic labelling 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
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 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.
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 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 Middle Eastern programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.







