Custom Fabric R&D
Your colour.
Your function.
Your fabric.
We develop bespoke fabrics from scratch — matching your exact Pantone shade, engineering the functional finish you need, and delivering lab-certified samples before a single metre goes into production.
Pantone / RAL Matching
Functional Coating
Lab Sampling
FR Treatment
Antimicrobial
DWR Coating
500m
Minimum for custom dye
per colourway
7d
Lab sample turnaround
brief to sample
3
Approval rounds
colour + function + bulk
100%
In-house development
no outsourcing
What we develop
Three R&D capabilities,
one development partner.
All three services can be combined into a single development programme — one brief, one point of contact.
01 ——
Exclusive Colour Dyeing
Achieve an exact colour match to your brand standard — from Pantone reference to finished fabric, certified within ΔE tolerance.
Pantone TCX / TPX / TPG matching
RAL Classic & Design system
Custom colour standard development
Batch-to-batch colour consistency QC
Metamerism testing, multiple light sources
02 ——
Functional Coating Development
Add a certified performance finish to any base fabric — or combine multiple treatments for multi-functional workwear fabrics.
Flame Retardant — EN 11612 / NFPA 2112
Antimicrobial — ISO 20743, silver-ion
Durable Water Repellent — ISO 4920
Anti-static & ESD protective finish
UV-blocking / UPF 50+ treatment
Combination treatments (FR + Antimicrobial)
03 ——
Lab Sampling & Approval
Every development goes through a structured approval loop — you sign off colour, function and hand-feel independently before bulk commitment.
Initial lab sample in 5–7 working days
Colour approval sample (strike-off)
Function test report — third-party lab
Bulk pre-production sample (PP sample)
Counter sample retained for QC reference
Full traceability documentation
Development process
From brief to bulk-ready
in 5 structured steps.
Every custom development follows the same traceable workflow — no surprises, no shortcuts.
01
Brief & Spec
Submit colour ref, function needs, fabric weight & end-use
Day 1
02
Lab Development
Dyeing trial, coating application, initial lab test
Day 2–7
03
Sample Approval
Client reviews colour strike-off + function test report
Day 8–14
04
PP Sample
Pre-production bulk sample for final sign-off
Day 15–21
05
Bulk Production
500m+ per colourway, batch QC and lab report
From Day 22
Technical specifications
What we can develop —
at a glance.
Colour systemsPantone TCX · TPX · TPG · RAL
ToleranceΔE ≤ 1.0 (CMC 2:1)
Minimum qty500m per colourway
Lead time5–7 days, lab strike-off
Base fabricsWoven, knit, fleece
FR treatmentEN 11612 / NFPA 2112
AntimicrobialISO 20743 · 99.9%
DWRISO 4920 · 30+ washes
UV protectionUPF 30 / 50+
CombinationsFR + Antimicrobial, etc.
Test reportsISO-accredited labs
Certifications & standards
EN 11612 / NFPA 2112
Flame retardant — fire, electrical, petrochemical
ISO 20743
Antimicrobial — medical, senior care, dental
ISO 4920
Water repellency — outdoor, construction, aviation
EN ISO 20471
Hi-visibility — construction, utilities
GRS — Global Recycled Standard
Recycled content — sustainable procurement
Common questions
Before you enquire.
Q1What is the minimum order for custom dyeing?
The minimum is 500 metres per colourway. For smaller quantities, we can recommend stock fabrics in the closest available shade.
Q2How long does the full development process take?
Typically 4–6 weeks from brief to bulk-ready: 1 week lab sample, 1–2 weeks approval rounds, 2–3 weeks bulk production. Rush available on request.
Q3Can I combine colour development with a functional coating?
Yes — and this is common. For example, FR-treated fabrics in custom brand colours for fire services. Colour and function are developed simultaneously.
Q4Will I receive a third-party test report?
Yes. All functional coatings are verified by ISO-accredited third-party laboratories. You receive the full report for your compliance documentation.
Q5What information do I need to submit?
At minimum: your colour reference (Pantone number or swatch), functional requirement, and intended end-use industry. We send a detailed questionnaire after initial contact.
Q6Is there a development fee?
Lab sampling fees apply (typically waived on confirmed bulk orders). All costs are itemised transparently in our initial quote. No hidden charges.