🧵 From Thread to Tag: The Full Lifecycle of a Custom Tee

Have you ever wondered what goes into making a custom t-shirt from scratch? At Apparels Yard, every piece we create isn’t just stitched fabric — it’s a story of quality, craftsmanship, and purpose. Let’s take you behind the scenes and walk you through the complete journey of a custom tee — from raw thread to the final tagged product.

1. Sourcing the Fabric – Where Quality Begins

Every tee starts with selecting the right yarn. We source high-quality cotton or blended yarns based on our client’s fabric preference — whether it’s 100% cotton, poly-cotton, or terry fleece.

The yarn is then processed into rolls of fabric using knitting or weaving machines, depending on the type of finish and stretch required. Fabric quality, weight (GSM), and breathability are key decisions made at this stage.

2. Dyeing & Color Perfection

Once the fabric is ready, it moves to the dyeing stage. Clients usually share a specific Pantone shade or send a color reference. Our dyeing experts ensure exact color matching through lab dips and testing.

We also offer special effects like acid wash, tie-dye, and pigment dye for brands that want a unique, rugged look.

3. Cutting – Where Patterns Take Shape

After color approval, the fabric is laid out on precision-cutting tables. Our CAD designs or client-provided patterns are used to cut each component — sleeves, chest, back, and neck rib — for consistent sizing and fit.

Want oversized tees? Cropped cuts? We custom-cut every batch according to your brand’s fit chart.

4. Printing & Embellishment – Your Design Comes Alive

This is where creativity meets craftsmanship. Depending on the design, we use:

• Screen printing for bold, solid graphics

• Puff print for 3D texture

• DTF or sublimation for vibrant, full-color artwork

• Embroidery for a premium, stitched finish

For brands looking to combine methods (e.g. print + embroidery), we manage the entire sequence in-house.

5. Stitching – Where It All Comes Together

Our stitching team assembles every part of the tee using industrial sewing machines. We follow a detailed quality checklist — checking for seam strength, alignment, and stretch durability.

Each t-shirt is shaped, pressed, and cleaned for any lint or residue before final tagging.

6. Branding & Finishing Touches

What makes your brand stand out is its identity — and this comes alive in the finishing:

• Woven labels

• Custom neck tags (printed or stitched)

• Hang tags

• Wash care instructions

• Packaging (polybag, box, or branded wrap)

Every detail is customizable to match your brand theme.

7. Quality Check & Final Packing

Before any shipment goes out, our QA team inspects the entire batch. Only when it passes our strict checks — print durability, stitching quality, sizing, and labeling — do we seal and pack the order.

We offer individual packaging or bulk packing based on your preference.

8. Dispatch – From Our Factory to Your Brand

The final stop — shipping your custom tees to your doorstep or retail warehouse. Whether you’re ordering 50 pieces or 5,000, we ensure proper export packing and coordination with couriers or freight forwarders.

We proudly serve brands in Pakistan, UAE, UK, and beyond.

Final Thread

At Apparels Yard, we don’t just manufacture t-shirts — we build wearable identities. From the first thread to the final tag, your vision is woven into every piece.

🔗 Want to start your own custom tee project?
📩 Email us at info@apparelsyard.com and let’s bring your design to life.