Fabrics & Techniques
Choose materials and branding that match your look, price point and timeline
- Request a Swatch Kit
- Lab‑dips with ΔE targets
- Outerwear & streetwear ready

Selection Guide — From Brief to Swatches
Define Use & Season
Lifestyle streetwear, workwear, rain, cold weather.
Pick Shell Family
Twill/duck canvas, denim, nylon/poly, satin, fleece, leather/PU.
Choose Branding
Screen/DTF, embroidery/appliqué/chenille, emboss/laser (leather/PU).
Approve Color/Hand‑feel
Lab‑dips with ΔE target; wash/finish cards for vintage looks.
Shell Fabrics — Spec Cards

Twill / Duck Canvas
260–360 GSM | Best for work & utility jackets | Takes embroidery well | Vintage pigment/garment dye ready

Twill / Duck Canvas
260–360 GSM | Best for work & utility jackets | Takes embroidery well | Vintage pigment/garment dye ready

Twill / Duck Canvas
260–360 GSM | Best for work & utility jackets | Takes embroidery well | Vintage pigment/garment dye ready

Twill / Duck Canvas
260–360 GSM | Best for work & utility jackets | Takes embroidery well | Vintage pigment/garment dye ready

Twill / Duck Canvas
260–360 GSM | Best for work & utility jackets | Takes embroidery well | Vintage pigment/garment dye ready

Twill / Duck Canvas
260–360 GSM | Best for work & utility jackets | Takes embroidery well | Vintage pigment/garment dye ready
Linings & Insulation

Taffeta / Tricot / Mesh
Common linings by season & budget

Quilted
80–120 GSM poly fill | Transitional weather

Down / Synthetic
Channel/box/wave baffles | Weight by climate
Printing & Transfers
Screen Print
Plastisol for bold colors on cotton/fleece; water‑based for soft hand on lighter fabrics.
- Cotton/Fleece
- Large Graphics
DTF / Heat‑Transfer
Sharp, full‑color branding on nylon/poly; use low‑temp adhesives for coated fabrics.
- Nylon/Poly
- Small MOQ
Digital & Specialty
DTG on cotton; reflective/puff prints for highlights; silicone/gel for raised effects.
- Effects
- Placement Maps
Printing Process — Videos
Sublimation Printing
Best for polyester white/light grounds.
Digital Printing
DTG/large‑format for gradients & photos.
Oval Machine Printing
Fast multi‑color automated carousel.
White Ink Underbase
Coverage on dark garments.
Full‑Color Print
CMYK or simulated process.
Flock Printing
Best for polyester white/light grounds.
Foam Printing
Durable Raised Print Effect.
Laser Print Technology
Sharp Details, Durable, Eco-Friendly – Hoodies, Tees, Activewear
Silicone / Gel
Glossy, high-build raised logos.
Embroidery, Appliqué & Chenille

Embroidery & Appliqué
Define stitch density and safe margins around seams/pockets/ribs; ideal for varsity, work and denim programs.

Chenille Letters/Numbers
Single or multi‑layer with felt backing; edge styles: chain, satin, zig‑zag. Placement map provided during PP.
Embroidery Techniques — Videos
Direct Embroidery
Satin/fill stitches for logos.
Appliqué / Tackle Twill
Felt or twill letters/numbers.
Chenille
Loop pile with felt backing; varsity style.
Chainstitch
Vintage script on denim/varsity.
3D Puff
Raised foam effect on caps/hoodies.
Toothbrush Embroidery
Soft 3D Raised Print.
Washes & Garment Dyes

Functional Finishes

Fabric Labs & Finishing — Videos
Dye Lab
Lab‑dips & color recipe approval.
Singeing
Burn off fuzz before bulk dyeing.
Jet Dyeing
Even dye penetration.
Hydro‑extract & Open‑width
Dewater & slit tubular knits.
Stenter Heat‑Setting
Raised foam effect on caps/hoodies.
Compactor / Setting
Shrinkage & GSM control.
Raising / Sueding
Soft hand & warmth.
Shearing
Level the nap after raising.
Automatic Packing
Fold, wrap & label.
Fiber Comparison — Pros & Cons (Outerwear Focus)
| Fiber | Pros | Cons | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton | Natural hand; dyes well; breathable | Absorbs moisture; slower to dry | Twill, denim,canvas |
| Polyester | Durable; colorfast; quick-dry | Less breathable than cotton | Twill,denim, canvas |
| Nylon | Soft; abrasion-resistant; strong | Costlier than polyester | Twill, denim, canvas |
| Elastane | Stretch; shape retention (blends) | Costlier than polyester | Twill, denim, canvas |
| Leather/PU | Premium look; emboss/laser | Care needs; weight/cost | Racing/varsity sleeves |
Sustainability & Compliance

Material Sourcing
OEKO‑TEX options available on request; recycled yarns can be specified where appropriate. We provide lab notes and retain control swatches for 12 months.

Testing & Records
Color tolerance (ΔE) targets for lab‑dips; wash/adhesion tests on matched panels before bulk. Certification documents can be shared during onboarding.
FAQs — Custom Clothing Manufacturing
- What quality and compliance systems do you follow for pants?The pants capabilities section states that Vanrd operates quality systems aligned with ISO 9001 principles, including incoming fabric checks, inline inspections and final AQL-based measurements. On materials we can source OEKO-TEX Standard 100 fabrics when requested. Social and factory audits such as BSCI or WRAP can be supported for buyers that require them. For US and EU-bound pants, we coordinate REACH and CPSIA-related testing with recognised third-party labs and prepare documentation in line with retailer requirements.
- What is your process from pants tech pack to bulk delivery?Our pants workflow is described as a clear eight-step process from first brief to shipment. It starts with Inquiry & Brief to clarify product mix, market, target prices and timelines, followed by Fabric/Trim Selection and Tech Pack & Pattern work. We then move into Sample production for fit, print, embroidery or sublimation approvals, and Pre-production Confirmation to lock specs, colours, branding and size curves. Bulk Production covers cutting, sewing, decoration and inline checks, then QC & Packing applies final inspections, folding, bagging and carton packing before Shipping and Replenishment planning.
- How are pants pricing and minimum order quantities set?The page explains that pants pricing depends on fabric type and weight, reinforcement level, pocket and panel complexity, washes or brushing, branding coverage and packaging requirements. Total volume per colour and style is a key driver of unit cost. Minimum order quantities typically start from 100 pieces per colour and style, with full size runs inside that total. This level is designed to fairly cover pattern development, sampling and private-label setup, while unit costs generally improve as quantities rise through better fabric utilisation and trim and decoration economics.
- What kinds of buyers and programs do you mainly serve?For pants manufacturing we work with several buyer groups rather than a single channel. Brand owners and private labels use us to build coherent pant ranges alongside tops, aligning silhouettes, fabrics and trims across capsules and core programs with realistic MOQs. Distributors and wholesalers receive stable specs, reliable capacity and carton-ready packing to replenish pants across multiple markets and channels. Corporate, hospitality and education buyers get easy-care pants with consistent sizing, colours and branding, supported by tender-style planning, size curves and documentation for long-running uniform contracts.
- What kinds of buyers and programs do you mainly serve?For pants manufacturing we work with several buyer groups rather than a single channel. Brand owners and private labels use us to build coherent pant ranges alongside tops, aligning silhouettes, fabrics and trims across capsules and core programs with realistic MOQs. Distributors and wholesalers receive stable specs, reliable capacity and carton-ready packing to replenish pants across multiple markets and channels. Corporate, hospitality and education buyers get easy-care pants with consistent sizing, colours and branding, supported by tender-style planning, size curves and documentation for long-running uniform contracts.
- What branding options can you apply on pants and shorts?Branding on pants often needs to be durable and relatively discreet, and our options are designed around that. We support thigh and back-pocket embroidery, small screen prints, reflective or rubber logos, woven badges, jacquard tapes and branded drawcords. Private-label elements include woven main and size labels, care labels, hangtags, barcoded stickers, branded polybags and printed cartons. Once a branding package is approved, it can be reused across seasons so multi-style pants programs stay visually consistent and easy to reorder.
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