Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — Recycled Polyester (rPET) with Piece Dyeing
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as slim cheongsam cut with side slits, cut in Recycled Polyester (rPET) and decorated with twining lotus scrolls motifs using Piece Dyeing. 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 Singapore or Port Klang.
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 graduation season with cloud-collar and horse-face skirt sets passes.
Specification
| Product | Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel |
|---|---|
| Market | Singapore and Malaysia |
| Construction | slim cheongsam cut with side slits |
| Base fabric | Recycled Polyester (rPET) (120-150 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Piece Dyeing |
| Motif | twining lotus scrolls |
| Climate notes | Built for long subtropical summers in Lingnan |
| Size range | children's grading 110-160 |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 150 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 25-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 documentation with local labelling for the region; GB/T 29862 fibre content labelling |
| Ship to | Singapore or Port Klang |
What buyers can customise
- All-Over Sublimation — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Frog Button (Pankou) Closure — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Bound Edges — 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.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Mandarin Collar Construction — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Color Matching — available on Recycled Polyester (rPET), quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Motif artwork scaled and repeated — twining lotus scrolls
- Fabric confirmation and lab dips or embroidery thread matching
- Recycled Polyester (rPET)-spec prototype cut as slim cheongsam cut with side slits
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with piece dyeing under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for Singapore or Port Klang
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 local labelling for the region is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship to Singapore or Port Klang 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 graduation season with cloud-collar and horse-face skirt sets.
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 14 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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 150 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.
Start your traditional Chinese programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
