Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — Recycled Polyester (rPET) with Couched Gold Thread Embroidery
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as horse-face skirt with flat front panels and side pleats, cut in Recycled Polyester (rPET) and decorated with plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum motifs using Couched Gold Thread Embroidery. 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 200 pieces per style per colour and ship to Hong Kong or Kaohsiung.
The failures here are predictable: minimum order quantities far above what a growing brand can absorb, and packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable. 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 | Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan |
| Construction | horse-face skirt with flat front panels and side pleats |
| Base fabric | Recycled Polyester (rPET) (160-200 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Couched Gold Thread Embroidery |
| Motif | plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum |
| Climate notes | Built for cool highland and plateau conditions |
| Size range | Chinese sizing S-4XL (160-185) |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-60 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 or the destination's labelling rules as required; colour fastness to washing, rubbing and perspiration |
| Ship to | Hong Kong or Kaohsiung |
What buyers can customise
- Tie-Dye Wash — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Couched Gold Thread Embroidery — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Brocade Panel Placement — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Motif artwork scaled and repeated — plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum
- Fabric confirmation and lab dips or embroidery thread matching
- Recycled Polyester (rPET)-spec prototype cut as horse-face skirt with flat front panels and side pleats
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with couched gold thread embroidery under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for Hong Kong or Kaohsiung
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 or the destination's labelling rules as required is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship to Hong Kong or Kaohsiung 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
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 200 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 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 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 traditional Chinese programme
Tell us the quantity, target price and delivery window, and we will build a customisation programme around those three numbers.
