Product Range and Fabrics
We stock over 40 fabrics for sublimation. Our key fabrics are tested by SGS and made in 100% recycled polyester.
Minimum Order
On sublimated items 20 pieces per product, design and colorway, on socks 30 pairs, and beanies and scarves 30 pieces. However, we are flexible when it comes to sublimation re-orders provided they are shipped with other orders totaling 20 pieces.
Production Capabilities
Sublimation : we have 6 Mutoh Xpertjet 1638WR pro with the printing capacity of 700 + garments on an 8 hour shift.
Embroidery : 48 modern embroidery heads for standard embroidery, applique and tackle twill.
Sewing : Two sewing lines consisting of 25 sewers each totaling to 50 with space and machines to add an additional line.
Flat Knitting : 10 two system knitting machines used for 100% cotton knitted rugby jerseys, beanies and scarves.
Sock Knitting : (14) 144 needle sock machines to knit any type of athletic socks.
Sock Sublimation : 10 pneumatic heat presses.
Silkscreen : (1) 10 station multi color carousel which we use for standard silkscreen, silicone on rugby jerseys and socks.
Lead Time
Sublimation : 12-18 working days for production and sampling, 5-6 days shipping.
Knitted Rugby Jerseys, Beanies and Scarves : 22-26 working days plus 5-6 days shipping.
Knitted and Sublimated Socks : 12-14 working days plus 5-6 days shipping. Add three days if silicone is required on socks.
Quality
We prioritize quality and reliability and almost every stage of our production process has precautionary measures to avoid or overcome any issues.
Fabric : Prior to receiving fabrics, we require our knitting mills to provide us SGS testing which cover pilling and snagging tests. Upon arrival of fabrics, each individual roll is tested for GSM consistency, pilling and snagging in-house as an added precautionary measure. In short, we have records of what specific roll was used on specific orders.
Sizing Consistency : Due to the heat involved during the pressing/rolling process, there is a small chance that fabrics will shrink causing sizing discrepancies. To avoid such issues, we have a separate department whose sole job is to measure each size to ensure sizing consistency all throughout. If any job is found to be under or over spec, it is immediately adjusted and re-printed.
Pairing and Print Quality : Once an order passes our size measurements, it is then passed to our "pairing" department. This is the stage where all print quality, colors are checked and once approved, it is then paired up and fed to our sewing department. If there are any issues such as dots, smudges or any similar sublimation rejects are found it is then sent back to our sublimation department to be replaced.
In-line Sewing QC : For each sewing line, we have four in-line QC staff whose sole job is to check stitching, construction and overall quality of work.
Final Measuring QC : Upon completion of sewing, the goods are passed on to our final measuring QC who then measures the finished garment. If any products are not within tolerance, it is sent back to our sublimation department and goes back to step 1 and re-made.
Final QC : Upon passing our final measuring QC, it is then forwarded to final QC staff whose job is to check if there are any discrepancies in addition to thread trimming.
Packing : Once the gear has passed all our stages of QC it is then sent to our packing department where each garment is pictured. The pictures are kept internally to serve as a record in the unlikely event you get claims for short shipments.