Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — Modal with Sequin Work
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as crossed-collar youren closing to the right, cut in Modal and decorated with plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum motifs using Sequin Work. 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 500 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 unclear responsibility when a defect shows up after washing. 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 | Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan |
| Construction | crossed-collar youren closing to the right |
| Base fabric | Modal (90-120 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Sequin Work |
| Motif | plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum |
| Climate notes | Built for long subtropical summers in Lingnan |
| Size range | Hanfu height and chest grading |
| Colour options | 16 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 5 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-40 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 or the destination's labelling rules as required; GB/T 29862 fibre content labelling |
| Ship to | Hong Kong or Kaohsiung |
What buyers can customise
- Woven Label — available on Modal, quoted per position and per colour.
- Frog Button (Pankou) Closure — available on Modal, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hangtag and Packaging — available on Modal, quoted per position and per colour.
- Xiang-Style Embroidery — available on Modal, quoted per position and per colour.
- Woven Jacquard Weaving — available on Modal, quoted per position and per colour.
- Piping and Bound Edges — available on Modal, quoted per position and per colour.
- DTG Digital Printing — available on Modal, 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
- Modal-spec prototype cut as crossed-collar youren closing to the right
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with sequin work 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 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 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 5 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
Send us your tech pack or even a rough sketch — we will come back with fabric options, a costed sample plan and a realistic production calendar.
