Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — French Terry with Smocking
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as crossed-collar youren closing to the right, cut in French Terry and decorated with twining lotus scrolls motifs using Smocking. 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 Singapore or Port Klang.
The failures here are predictable: color drift between lab dips and bulk fabric, 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 | Singapore and Malaysia |
| Construction | crossed-collar youren closing to the right |
| Base fabric | French Terry (90-120 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | Smocking |
| Motif | twining lotus scrolls |
| Climate notes | Built for the Jiangnan plum rain season |
| Size range | Hanfu height and chest grading |
| Colour options | 24 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 12 working days, 4 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 30-50 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
- Piece Dyeing — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pleating — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Couched Gold Thread Embroidery — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Contrast Stitching — available on French Terry, quoted per position and per colour.
- Pantone Color Matching — available on French Terry, 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
- French Terry-spec prototype cut as crossed-collar youren closing to the right
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with smocking 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 Chinese wedding season around May Day and National Day.
FAQ
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.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Standard programmes start at 500 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.
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.
Start your traditional Chinese programme
Book a 20-minute call with our merchandising team and get a written quotation within 48 hours.
