Dresses
Custom Dress Manufacturer
Casual, midi and occasion dresses in woven and knit fabrics — custom prints, smocking, ruffles and detailed finishing. Drape and fit verified on live models before bulk. MOQ from 100 pieces.
MOQ
100 pcs
Sample
7–10 days
Bulk Lead
30–45 days
FOB Range
$8.00–18.00
Product Scope
Common Styles
These examples show common options for this category. We confirm the final style, fabric and specifications from your brief.
Casual & T-Shirt Dresses
Knit dresses in jersey and rib — the volume drivers of womenswear basics. Neckline stability and length consistency are locked at fit-sample stage.
- Cotton jersey, rib and slub knits
- Relaxed and bodycon blocks
- Length graded per size, not proportional
Midi & Maxi Dresses
Woven dresses in rayon, viscose and cotton poplin with smocking, tiered skirts and adjustable straps. Drape is checked on live fit models.
- Rayon, viscose, cotton poplin
- Smocked bodice and tiered construction
- Adjustable strap and tie details
Occasion & Satin Dresses
Satin, chiffon and crepe dresses with bias cuts, cowl necks and lined construction. Slip-wear quality depends on seam finish — French seams or clean overlock.
- Satin, chiffon, crepe de chine
- Bias-cut construction available
- Full or partial lining options
Printed & Custom Fabric
Your prints on our bases: digital printing on rayon, cotton and poly crepe. Print strike-offs approved before bulk printing, with placement prints mapped per size.
- Digital print, low MOQ per design
- Strike-off approval before bulk
- Placement print engineering
Fabric Direction
Material and Handfeel
Swatches couriered for approval before pattern work begins.
Before Sampling
Details to Confirm Before Sampling
The four decisions that decide quality, cost and lead time — confirm them at quote stage, not after.
Fit & Drape
Woven dresses live or die on drape. Send a reference garment and we match fabric weight and weave before pattern work. All fits verified on live models across at least two sizes.
Fabric & Print
Base fabric first, print second. Print quality, color depth and handfeel all depend on the base cloth. We print strike-offs on the actual bulk base — never on substitute fabric.
Construction Details
Smocking density, ruffle gathering ratio, zipper type and lining spec each change both look and cost. These are confirmed with photos and measurements at sample stage.
Length & Grading
Dress length should be graded by size, not scaled proportionally. Confirm the measurement points (HPS to hem) and the grading rule in your spec sheet.
Customization
Decoration and Finishing Options
Digital Printing
Unlimited colors, photographic detail, low MOQ per design on rayon and poly bases.
Screen Printing
Bold graphics and placement prints on jersey and woven panels.
Embroidery
Floral and placement embroidery on bodices and hems, including cutwork styles.
Smocking & Shirring
Elastic smocking panels and decorative shirring, machine or hand finished.
Lace & Trim
Custom-dyed lace inserts, crochet trims and contrast binding.
Beading & Sequins
Hand and machine embellishment for occasion wear programs.
Quality Control
Production Quality Checkpoints
AQL 2.5 inspection on every shipment. See our full QC process →
Measurements
Bust, waist, hip, length and strap measurements checked per size. Tolerance ±1cm; strap length ±0.5cm for consistent fit.
Print & Color
Print registration, color matching to approved strike-off under D65 light, and placement alignment across sizes.
Seam & Finish
Seam slippage tested on woven fabrics, zipper function cycled, lining attachment and hem finish inspected on every piece.
Shrinkage
Rayon and viscose shrinkage verified after wash — dresses re-measured post-wash against spec before shipment approval.
Common Questions
Dresses: Quote Questions
What is the MOQ for custom dresses?
MOQ is 100 pieces per style in stock fabrics. Custom-printed fabric starts at 100–200 pieces per print design depending on base fabric.
How much does a custom dress cost?
Casual knit dresses run $8–12 FOB; woven midi dresses $10–16; lined occasion dresses $14–18+. Custom printing adds $1–3 per garment depending on coverage.
Can you print my own fabric design?
Yes. Send print artwork (repeat file, 300dpi+) and choose a base fabric. We produce a strike-off for approval before bulk printing — typically 5–7 days per design.
How do you check dress fit before bulk?
Fit samples are tried on live models in your core sizes, photographed and measured against spec. Adjustments are made and a second fit round follows if needed — bulk only after written approval.
Start Your Dresses Project
Send your design, tech pack or reference sample. We respond with a quote within 24 hours.
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