Production
Two tiers, one standard
Start fast with premium blanks customised to your brand, or develop a fully custom garment from fabric up. Every number on this page comes from our production rules and is confirmed after review.
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Blank customisation vs custom cut and sew
Path A
Low-MOQ blank customisation
Premium blanks customised with DTG, screen print, embroidery, relabelling and custom packaging. Example MOQ: 50 units per design
| Capability | Blank customisation | Custom cut and sew |
|---|---|---|
| MOQ | Blank customisation: 50 units per design | Custom cut and sew: 300 units per style / colour |
| Lead time | Blank customisation: 2–3 weeks after artwork approval | Custom cut and sew: 6–10 weeks after pre-production approval |
| Fabric | Blank customisation: Pre-made garment | Custom cut and sew: Developed or sourced to spec |
| Fit | Blank customisation: Blank's existing fit | Custom cut and sew: Custom pattern and grading |
| Pattern | Blank customisation: Not applicable | Custom cut and sew: Full CAD pattern and CLO 3D |
| Dyeing | Blank customisation: Not applicable | Custom cut and sew: Custom dye |
| Washing | Blank customisation: Not applicable | Custom cut and sew: Custom wash, fade, distressing |
| Printing | Blank customisation: DTG, screen print | Custom cut and sew: DTG, screen print |
| Embroidery | Blank customisation: Available | Custom cut and sew: Available |
| Labels | Blank customisation: Relabelling | Custom cut and sew: Custom labels |
| Packaging | Blank customisation: Custom packaging optional | Custom cut and sew: Custom packaging optional |
| Sampling | Blank customisation: Strike-off in about 1 week | Custom cut and sew: 2–3 weeks per sample round |
| Customisation | Blank customisation: Artwork placement | Custom cut and sew: Full construction |
| Development | Blank customisation: Not applicable | Custom cut and sew: Fabric, fit and wash development |
All MOQs, lead times and route details are indicative and confirmed after technical review.
Turnaround
How long each stage takes
| Stage | Indicative | Typical | Potential delays |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Raw material | 1–2 weeks | Sourced within fabric lead time | Fibre availability by season, Certification paperwork |
| 02 Yarn and fabric | 2–4 weeks | 3 weeks | Yarn lead time, Machine gauge availability |
| 03 Dyeing and fabric finishing | 1–2 weeks | 10 days incl. lab dip | Lab dip rounds, Test failures requiring re-processing |
| 04 Design, pattern and CLO 3D | 1–3 weeks | 2 weeks | Fit-review rounds, Late design changes |
| 05 Cutting | 2–4 days | 3 days | Fabric arrival, Marker re-plans for size ratio changes |
| 06 Sewing and assembly | 1–3 weeks | 2 weeks | Trim arrival, Line balancing for new styles |
| 07 Garment finishing and quality | 3–7 days | 5 days | Re-work after inspection, Wash development rounds |
| 08 Final garment | 1–2 days | 1 day | — |
| 09 Packaging and distribution | Air 3–7 days · sea 3–6 weeks | Packing 3–5 days | Packaging artwork approval, Freight schedules, Customs documentation |
Indicative. Subject to material availability, approvals and production conditions.
Production questions
Which route is right for my first collection?
If you want to launch quickly at lower quantities, blank customisation is usually the faster route. If fit, fabric or construction must be unique to your brand, custom cut and sew is the route. Use the estimator or talk to the studio and we will recommend one.
Can I start with blanks and move to custom later?
Yes. Many brands validate a product with customised blanks before developing a fully custom version.
Are MOQs and lead times fixed?
No. They depend on the product, fabric and decoration and are confirmed after technical review.