Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — Slub Cotton with Piping and Bound Edges
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as tang jacket with bound edges, cut in Slub Cotton and decorated with phoenix and peony pairs motifs using Piping and Bound Edges. 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 150 pieces per style per colour and ship to Los Angeles or San Francisco.
The failures here are predictable: long lead times that miss the selling season, 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 Chinese wedding season around May Day and National Day passes.
Specification
| Product | Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel |
|---|---|
| Market | overseas Chinese communities |
| Construction | tang jacket with bound edges |
| Base fabric | Slub Cotton (160-200 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Piping and Bound Edges |
| Motif | phoenix and peony pairs |
| Climate notes | Built for long subtropical summers in Lingnan |
| Size range | Chinese sizing S-4XL (160-185) |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 documentation with the destination's care labelling; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Los Angeles or San Francisco |
What buyers can customise
- Tassel and Fringe Trim — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Frog Button (Pankou) Closure — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard Weaving — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on Slub Cotton, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Motif artwork scaled and repeated — phoenix and peony pairs
- Fabric confirmation and lab dips or embroidery thread matching
- Slub Cotton-spec prototype cut as tang jacket with bound edges
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with piping and bound edges 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 Chinese wedding season around May Day and National Day.
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 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.
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 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.
Start your traditional Chinese programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
