Custom Shirt Manufacturing for Fashion and Workwear Brands
Adiwe produces custom shirts — overshirts, button-downs, work shirts, flannel, linen, poplin and flannel styles — with custom buttons, labels, embroidery and packaging. Minimum order is 50 pcs per style and colour, with sampling in 7–12 days.
- Overshirts · button-downs · workwear
- Poplin · linen · flannel · twill
- Custom buttons & labels
- MOQ from 50 pcs / style
Shirt problems we hear from brands
Woven shirts are unforgiving: a 2 mm error shows. Here is what brands ask us to fix.
- “Collar and cuff fusing bubbled after a few washes.”
- “The buttons were cheap plastic on a premium-priced shirt.”
- “Check patterns did not line up at the placket and side seams.”
- “Shrinkage changed the fit after the first wash.”
- “Pocket placement differed between sizes.”
- “Shirt production was too expensive at our quantity.”
How we solve each one
| What you told us | What we do about it |
|---|---|
| Bubbling collar fusing | Higher-grade interlining with the correct heat and pressure settings, tested after a wash cycle. |
| Cheap buttons | Natural shell, resin, horn-look or engraved buttons specified by quality and finish. |
| Unmatched checks | Pattern laid and matched at placket, pocket, side seam and yoke before cutting. |
| Shrinkage | Fabric pre-shrunk or wash-tested with shrinkage stated on the spec sheet. |
| Inconsistent pockets | Pattern-matched pocket placement graded per size, checked in-line. |
| Cost at low volume | Sampling-first workflow and 50-piece minimums keep shirt runs affordable. |
Shirt styles we produce
From soft casual wovens to utility workwear — these are our common constructions.
| Shirt type | Fabric | Best for | Usual decoration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overshirt / shacket | Brushed cotton, twill, poly-wool | Layering, streetwear | Embroidery, patch, buttons |
| Button-down shirt | Poplin, oxford, twill | Core apparel | Chest embroidery, custom labels |
| Work shirt | Canvas or heavy twill, utility pockets | Workwear lines | Screen print, patch, embroidery |
| Flannel shirt | Brushed flannel, yarn-dyed check | Seasonal drops | Embroidery, woven badge |
| Linen / summer shirt | Linen and linen blends | Resort and summer | Embroidery, print |
| Camp collar shirt | Rayon, viscose or cotton | Lifestyle lines | Print, embroidery |
Shirts pair well with our pants and jackets as a coordinated collection — order them together and we will match the fabric lot.
From your design to your warehouse
A typical order runs like this. Timelines are for reference — your account manager confirms exact dates with your quote.
- Review Day 0–2Send artwork, tech pack or a reference shirt. We confirm fabric, fit and finish.
- Quote and spec sheet Day 1–4Fabric, interlining, buttons, labels, measurements and decoration in writing.
- Sampling 7–12 daysA physical pre-production shirt with your buttons, labels and embroidery.
- Approval 3–5 daysFit and finish signed off; one revision round included.
- Bulk production 25–35 daysCutting, matching, assembly and finishing with in-line QC.
- Inspection and shipping 3–7 days + transitAQL inspection, packing and dispatch.
Quality control at three checkpoints
| Stage | What we check | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric check | Weight, shrinkage, colour fastness and check alignment | Material inspection note |
| In-line QC | Pattern matching, collar and cuff fusing, button attachment, stitch density | Photos and issue log |
| Pre-shipment AQL | Full audit including button pull test and measurement check per size | AQL report with photos |
Pricing, MOQ and how to bring your cost down
Shirt cost is driven by fabric, finish detail and matching complexity:
| Cost factor | How it moves your price |
|---|---|
| Fabric | Poplin, oxford and twill are economical; linen, flannel and yarn-dyed checks cost more. |
| Pattern matching | Checks and stripes add cutting time and fabric waste. |
| Interlining & finish | Quality fusing and clean finishing separate a mid-market shirt from a premium one. |
| Buttons & trims | Shell, resin or engraved buttons and custom labels are line-item priced. |
| Quantity | Setup and matching waste mean larger runs price better. |
Typical unit cost
US$8 – US$26 per piece, depending on fabric, quantity and decoration. Exact pricing comes with your free quote.
Minimum order quantity
50 pcs per style and colour. Smaller trial runs can often be arranged — tell us your target and we will find a way.
What sets Adiwe apart
Woven-shirt specialisation
Shirt lines run separately from knitwear, with operators who sew wovens daily.
Pattern matching discipline
Checks and stripes matched at placket, pocket, yoke and side seams.
Fusing that survives washing
Interlining grade and press settings tested after a wash cycle.
Button quality options
Natural shell, resin, horn-look and engraved buttons specified by finish.
Coordinated collections
Shirts, pants and jackets cut from compatible fabrics as one collection.
Low-MOQ runs
50 pcs per style and colour, sampled before bulk.
What brand clients typically achieve with us
Illustrative outcomes our clients aim for — not projections of your results.
Higher perceived quality
Clean collar rolling, matched checks and quality buttons support premium pricing.
Collection coherence
Shirts built alongside pants and jackets read as one considered collection.
Predictable sizing
Shrinkage controls mean the fit your customers try is the fit they keep.
Illustrative scenarios, not guarantees.
Custom Shirt Manufacturing — frequently asked questions
What is the minimum order for custom shirts?
50 pieces per style and fabric colour.
How long does shirt production take?
Sampling takes about 7–12 days and bulk 25–35 days, plus inspection, packing and transit.
How much does a custom shirt cost?
Most orders range from about US$8 to US$26 per piece depending on fabric, pattern matching and finish.
Can you make overshirts and work shirts?
Yes — overshirts in brushed cotton, twill or poly-wool, and utility work shirts with reinforced pockets and heavy stitching.
Can you supply custom buttons and labels?
Yes. Natural shell, resin, horn-look and engraved buttons, plus woven or printed neck labels and hang tags.
Do you pre-shrink the fabric?
Fabric is pre-shrunk or wash-tested before cutting, and the shrinkage percentage is stated on your spec sheet.
Can you match a shirt I already sell?
Send the physical shirt and we will match fabric, fit, collar and cuff construction, then quote against your current cost.
Can you produce shirts together with pants and jackets?
Yes — many brands build a full collection with us so fabrics, colours and grading stay consistent across categories.
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