Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — UPF 50+ Sun Fabric with Frog Button (Pankou) Closure
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as slim cheongsam cut with side slits, cut in UPF 50+ Sun Fabric and decorated with tree peony blossoms motifs using Frog Button (Pankou) Closure. Heritage construction is the part buyers care about: collar height, closing direction, pleat count and bound edge width are set in the tech pack and confirmed on a sample before bulk. Programmes start at 300 pieces per style per colour and ship to Los Angeles or San Francisco.
The failures here are predictable: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, and inconsistent sizing between production runs. We lock the specification before bulk — fabric, trim, embroidery density, dye lot and tolerance — and prepare the GB documentation so goods clear instead of sitting at port while the Mid-Autumn and National Day window passes.
Specification
| Product | Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel |
|---|---|
| Market | overseas Chinese communities |
| Construction | slim cheongsam cut with side slits |
| Base fabric | UPF 50+ Sun Fabric (160-200 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Frog Button (Pankou) Closure |
| Motif | tree peony blossoms |
| Climate notes | Built for the Jiangnan plum rain season |
| Size range | made-to-measure from body measurements |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 300 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 documentation with the destination's care labelling; GB 18401 class A/B/C safety classification |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or San Francisco |
What buyers can customise
- Tassel and Fringe Trim — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand-Guided Su-Style Embroidery — 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.
- Applique Embroidery — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on UPF 50+ Sun Fabric, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Motif artwork scaled and repeated — tree peony blossoms
- Fabric confirmation and lab dips or embroidery thread matching
- UPF 50+ Sun Fabric-spec prototype cut as slim cheongsam cut with side slits
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with frog button (pankou) closure under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for Los Angeles or San Francisco
Where it sells
- Hanfu communities and cultural festivals — sets produced as coordinated outfits
- Chinese weddings — ceremonial colourways for the bride's family and attendants
- Spring Festival and Mid-Autumn gifting — red and gold core shades held in stock
- Film, television and stage costume — repeatable spec across a production run
- Cultural tourism and scenic photography — rental-grade durability at a fixed cost
Import, labelling and delivery
GB 18401 documentation with the destination's care labelling is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship to Los Angeles or San Francisco with the commercial invoice, packing list and certificate of origin, and apply Chinese-language care and fibre labelling where the destination requires it. Reorders draw on the approved specification held on file — which matters when you are buying against the Mid-Autumn and National Day window.
FAQ
How long does sampling take?
A first prototype is typically ready in 10 working days after the tech pack is confirmed, including fabric sourcing if the base cloth is not in our stock library. Revisions add about 5 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.
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 is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 300 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.
Start your traditional Chinese programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
