Production Guide
The complete guide to how custom uniforms and workwear are produced in bulk, from the first inquiry to reordering.
- 1How Custom Uniform Manufacturing WorksA step-by-step overview of how custom uniform manufacturing actually works, from inquiry and specification through sampling, bulk production and delivery.
- 2Writing a Uniform Specification Sheet (Tech Pack)How to write a uniform tech pack: fabric and GSM, bill of materials, points of measure, tolerance, colorways, trims and labeling, with what to include at each stage.
- 3Choosing Uniform Fabric: GSM, Blends & PerformanceHow to choose uniform fabric by GSM, fiber blend and performance need, with weight ranges and blend ratios for healthcare, hospitality, corporate and industrial uniforms.
- 4Sampling and Approval: Prototype to Pre-ProductionHow uniform sampling works: proto sample vs. pre-production sample (PPS), what to check at each round, typical timelines, and what approval actually commits you to.
- 5Sizing and Fit for Uniform ProgramsHow to plan uniform sizing across a workforce: size run planning by actual distribution, grading and tolerance, fit sampling, and handling reorders and new staff.
- 6Color Development and MatchingHow uniform color matching works: Pantone references (TCX vs TPX), lab dips and strike-offs, why screen and verbal color fail, and keeping color consistent across reorders.
- 7Embroidery, Screen Print or Transfer: Choosing a Branding MethodCompare embroidery, screen printing and heat transfer for uniform branding: durability, cost by volume, color and detail handling, and which suits which logo and order.
- 8Bulk Production and Quality ControlHow uniform quality control works in bulk: AQL sampling, inspection levels, critical/major/minor defect classification, and when inspection should happen in production.
- 9Packing, Labeling and Export DeliveryHow uniform packing and export delivery work: distribution-ready packing, carton labeling, Incoterms explained, and what to specify before production starts.
- 10Reordering and Managing a Uniform ProgramHow uniform reorders work: reusing the tech pack and color reference to skip re-sampling, topping up sizes for new staff, and keeping a program consistent over time.
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