Custom Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel — Linen with DTG Digital Printing
We make traditional Chinese ethnic & folk apparel built as slim cheongsam cut with side slits, cut in Linen and decorated with plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum motifs using DTG Digital Printing. 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 100 pieces per style per colour and ship to Sydney or Auckland.
The failures here are predictable: packaging that arrives crushed and unsellable, 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 Chinese wedding season around May Day and National Day passes.
Specification
| Product | Traditional Chinese Ethnic & Folk Apparel |
|---|---|
| Market | Australia and New Zealand |
| Construction | slim cheongsam cut with side slits |
| Base fabric | Linen (160-200 gsm) |
| Decoration / finish | DTG Digital Printing |
| Motif | plum, orchid, bamboo and chrysanthemum |
| Climate notes | Built for cool highland and plateau conditions |
| Size range | children's grading 110-160 |
| Colour options | 6 Pantone-matched shades |
| MOQ | 100 pieces per style per colour |
| Sampling | 7 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 20-50 days after approval |
| Compliance | GB 18401 documentation with local care labelling; GRS recycled content claim |
| Ship to | Sydney or Auckland |
What buyers can customise
- Cloud Collar (Yunjian) Overlay — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Applique Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Beading and Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Hand-Guided Su-Style Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Laser Cutting — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Xiang-Style Embroidery — available on Linen, quoted per position and per colour.
- Garment Dyeing — available on Linen, 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
- Linen-spec prototype cut as slim cheongsam cut with side slits
- Approval sample with wear, drape and wash test on trims
- Bulk cutting with dtg digital printing under controlled settings
- In-line inspection, final AQL 2.5 inspection and packing for Sydney or Auckland
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 care labelling is arranged before the goods leave the factory. We ship to Sydney or Auckland 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 100 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 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 3 days each.
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.
