Custom Business Shirts: Complete Guide to Corporate Shirt Manufacturing
Shirt Fabric Selection: Cotton, Poly-Cotton, Non-Iron & More
Fabric is the soul of a shirt. Choose correctly and you've already solved 70% of the quality equation.
Understanding Yarn Count
Yarn count (measured in "S" or "Ne") indicates thread fineness. Higher numbers mean finer, softer fabric — but also more delicate:
- 60-80S: Durable work shirts, practical and affordable
- 80-100S: KEEPUTE's recommended range — refined yet robust for daily business wear
- 100-120S: Executive-grade, luxuriously smooth, needs careful laundering
- 120S+: Luxury level, not recommended for frequent industrial laundering
The Custom Shirt Manufacturing Process (Step-by-Step)
Phase 1: Consultation (1-2 Days)
- Define use case (daily office / client meetings / industrial)
- Determine quantities, male/female ratio, role categories
- Confirm brand colors, logo embroidery/print requirements
Phase 2: Design & Sampling (2-3 Days)
- 3-5 fabric swatches presented for selection
- Collar, cuff, placket details finalized
- Pre-production sample available (recommended for orders over 200 pcs)
Phase 3: Measurement Collection (1-3 Days)
- KEEPUTE provides professional on-site measurement service (Yangtze River Delta: Suzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing, Hangzhou, Wuxi)
- Remote clients: measurement tutorial video + data template, staff self-measure
- All data stored in dedicated client profile system
Phase 4: Production (15-25 Business Days)
- Cutting → sewing → pressing → QC inspection → packaging
- Daily capacity: ~200-300 shirts
- Special processes (embroidery, non-iron treatment) add 3-5 days
Phase 5: Delivery & After-Sales
- Packed by department/size, delivered to your door
- Free alteration for fit issues (one round)
- Ongoing top-up orders: fabric batch & pattern data archived, 3-5 working day turnaround for single-piece reorders
FAQ: Common Questions About Custom Business Shirt Orders
Q1: What's the minimum order quantity?
A: Standard MOQ is 50 pieces. For smaller quantities, we offer a "consolidated batch" option or small-batch customization (approximately 20% unit price premium).
Q2: How long does production take?
A: Standard lead time is 15-25 business days (excluding measurement collection). Rush orders: 10-12 business days (10% surcharge).
Q3: Can different roles get different fabrics?
A: Absolutely. Management can choose premium cotton or non-iron fabric while staff use poly-cotton — all within the same order, maintaining visual consistency.
Q4: Do you have dedicated women's patterns?
A: Yes. KEEPUTE maintains a separate women's pattern line with fitted, straight, and cropped silhouettes. Female measurements are collected independently during the fitting session.
Q5: Can you add our company logo?
A: Yes. Common methods: chest embroidery (recommended — best durability and appearance), hem screen print (subtle), or label heat transfer (understated). Embroidery for formal shirts, screen print for business casual.
Q6: What if a shirt doesn't fit after delivery?
A: We provide one round of free alterations for fit issues caused by measurement discrepancies. Weight-change adjustments are offered at cost price.
Q7: How do we handle staff turnover — new hires and departures?
A: KEEPUTE archives your fabric batch details and pattern data. Single-piece reorders ship within 3-5 working days using historical measurement records — no need to re-measure.
Q8: Are your fabrics certified?
A: All KEEPUTE fabrics pass ISO 9001 quality management system controls. Special protective work shirts (anti-static, etc.) are tested in our in-house laboratory with full certification reports. Standard shirt fabrics comply with relevant international textile safety standards.
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Content ? KEEPUTE (Suzhou) Professional Garments Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Prices are indicative and subject to final quotation.
