Custom T-Shirt for the Japanese and Korean Market in Tencel Lyocell with Tonal Embroidery for Resort and Travel Collections

Custom T-Shirt for the Japanese and Korean Market — Tencel Lyocell with Tonal Embroidery

We supply t-shirt to japanese and korean buyers built for humid Japanese summers. Cloth weight, weave openness and colour fastness are specified for the climate first: Tencel Lyocell at 90-120 gsm, shade-matched to hold through the Japanese gift-giving season. Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per colour and ship to Yokohama or Kobe.

The failures here are predictable: long lead times that miss the selling season, and suppliers who disappear once the deposit is paid. We lock the specification before bulk — weight, shrinkage, stitch density and tolerance — and prepare the conformity documents for Japan so containers clear instead of accruing demurrage while the Japanese gift-giving season passes.

Specification

What Japanese and Korean buyers can customise

• Dye-Sublimation Printing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Yarn Dyeing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Woven Label — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Applique Embroidery — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Contrast Stitching — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Screen Printing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.
• Placement Printing — available on Tencel Lyocell, quoted per position and per colour.

How we produce it

1. Tech pack review and fabric confirmation for humid Japanese summers
2. Lab dips or print strike-off approved against the regional palette
3. Tencel Lyocell-spec prototype graded to Custom grading for East Asian fit blocks
4. Fit sample and wash test, then a pre-production sample
5. Bulk cutting with tonal embroidery applied under controlled settings
6. In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for Yokohama or Kobe

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 Japanese gift-giving season

Import, duty and delivery

JIS textile testing documentation is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship to Yokohama or Kobe with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin. Buyers here inspect to a tighter standard: needle detection, dimensional stability after washing and seam appearance are checked before packing, and labelling follows the Household Goods Quality Labelling rules rather than a generic care tag.

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.

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.

How long does sampling take?

A first prototype is typically ready in 7 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 Japanese and Korean programme

Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.