Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — Silk Velvet with Mandarin Collar Construction
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as slim cheongsam cut with side slits, cut in Silk Velvet and decorated with sea-water and mountain cliff borders (haishui jiangya) motifs using Mandarin Collar Construction. 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 Los Angeles or San Francisco.
The failures here are predictable: no reliable way to track a order once it enters production, and color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric. 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 | Silk Velvet (120-150 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Mandarin Collar Construction |
| Motif | sea-water and mountain cliff borders (haishui jiangya) |
| Climate notes | Built for the Jiangnan plum rain season |
| Size range | Hanfu height and chest grading |
| Colour options | 12 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 200 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 14 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
- Xiang-Style Embroidery — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Placement Printing — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Sequin Work — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Screen Printing — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand-Guided Su-Style Embroidery — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard Weaving — available on Silk Velvet, quoted per position and per colour.
How we produce it
- Motif artwork scaled and repeated — sea-water and mountain cliff borders (haishui jiangya)
- Fabric confirmation and lab dips or embroidery thread matching
- Silk Velvet-spec prototype cut as slim cheongsam cut with side slits
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with mandarin collar construction 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
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.
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.
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 5 days each.
Start your traditional Chinese programme
Share a reference photo or a sample garment and we will reverse-engineer the specification for your own label.
