Export and procurement under one roof means fewer middlemen, sharper costing and one team accountable from yarn to delivery.
Bulk and private-label programs built to your tech pack, size spec, test standard and delivery window.
A vetted network of spinners, knitters, weavers, processors and trim suppliers, negotiated, inspected and delivered on schedule.
01Basics, heavyweight oversized tees, polos with flat-knit collars.
02Formal, casual and resort shirting in solids, stripes, checks and prints.
035-pocket jeans, trucker jackets, shorts and denim shirts.
04Rompers, sets, tees and denim built to child-safety requirements.
05Seasonal capsules developed from your mood board or ours.
The fabric decides the fit, hand-feel, shrinkage and price. These are the bases we source most, with typical weights and best uses.
| Fabric | Construction | Typical weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Jersey | Plain weft knit, smooth face | 120–220 GSM | T-shirts, tops, kids tees |
| Slub Jersey | Jersey in irregular slub yarn | 130–180 GSM | Fashion tees, washed basics |
| Piqué | Textured honeycomb knit | 180–240 GSM | Polo shirts, sportswear |
| Interlock | Double knit, smooth both sides | 180–260 GSM | Baby wear, premium tees |
| Rib 1×1 / 2×2 | Alternating knit-purl wales | 180–280 GSM | Collars, cuffs, fitted tops |
| French Terry | Flat face, looped back | 240–320 GSM | Sweatshirts, joggers, loungewear |
| Brushed Fleece | Loop back raised for warmth | 280–400 GSM | Hoodies, winter sets |
| Fabric | Construction | Typical weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poplin | Tight plain weave, fine yarns | 100–130 GSM | Formal & printed shirts |
| Oxford | Basket weave, textured | 130–170 GSM | Button-down casual shirts |
| Chambray | Plain weave, indigo warp / white weft | 120–160 GSM | Denim-look shirts, kids wear |
| Twill | Diagonal rib weave | 180–280 GSM | Chinos, workwear, overshirts |
| Linen / Linen-Cotton | Plain weave, flax fibre | 140–200 GSM | Resort shirts, summer sets |
| Dobby | Small woven-in geometric motifs | 110–150 GSM | Premium shirting |
| Flannel | Brushed twill or plain weave | 150–220 GSM | Check shirts, overshirts |
| Type | Detail | Weight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightweight | 3×1 twill, often with Tencel™ / lyocell blends | 6–10 oz | Shirts, dresses, kids |
| Midweight | 3×1 right-hand twill, the industry standard | 11–13 oz | Everyday jeans |
| Heavyweight | Rigid, firm hand, ages with wear | 14–16 oz | Jackets, premium jeans |
| Comfort Stretch | 98% cotton / 2% elastane | 9–12 oz | Slim and skinny fits |
| Selvedge | Shuttle-loom woven, clean self-edge | 12–16 oz | Heritage and premium lines |
| Black / Sulphur | Sulphur-dyed for black and grey casts | 10–14 oz | Fashion and streetwear |
| Term | What it means | Range | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yarn count (Ne) | Higher number = finer yarn | 16s – 60s | Smoother hand, lighter fabric |
| Combed cotton | Short fibres combed out | — | Softer, stronger, less pilling |
| Compact yarn | Fibres compacted during spinning | — | Less hairiness, cleaner prints |
| CVC / PC | Cotton-rich / poly-rich blends | 60/40 · 65/35 | Durability, less shrinkage, cost |
| Organic cotton | Grown without synthetic pesticides | GOTS / OCS | Traceable sustainable programs |
| Recycled poly | From post-consumer PET | GRS | Lower-impact blends |
| Elastane | Spandex / Lycra® stretch fibre | 1 – 5% | Recovery and comfort fit |
Weights are typical industry ranges; every program is developed to the buyer's exact specification.
Washes, finishes, prints, testing and labelling: what our merchandisers check before a single carton ships.
The standard retail T-shirt: soft drape, opaque in light colours, all-season wear.
Every season we track runway, retail and street signals across our markets and turn them into sample-ready programs, priced for your shelf.
Relaxed silhouettes, heavyweight tees, washed denim and resort shirting for warm-climate markets.
Cropped lengths, wide sleeves.
240–280 GSM, garment-dyed.
Organic cotton (GOTS / OCS) and recycled blends (GRS), sourced from certified mills on request.
Export documentation, flexible trade terms and freight partners for every market we serve, by sea or air.
One dedicated merchandiser from your first message to the bill of lading.
Designs, size spec, target price and quantities.
Day 0
Fabric, trims and a line-by-line costing.
2–5 days
Proto, fit, lab dips and PP samples for sign-off.
7–15 days
Inline QC, testing and final AQL inspection.
Typically 45–75 days
Export documents, freight booking and tracking.
FOB · CIF · DDPStandards and certifications available through our mill and factory network, matched to each buyer's requirements.
MOQ depends on fabric and process. Programs using in-stock or stock-dyed fabrics allow lower quantities; custom-dyed or developed fabrics need higher volumes per colour. Share your quantities and we'll suggest the most efficient route.
Yes. We work from your tech pack, graded spec sheet and tolerances, and confirm everything through proto, fit and pre-production samples before bulk.
Sampling typically takes 7–15 days after fabric and trims are confirmed. Bulk production typically takes 45–75 days after PP-sample approval, depending on fabric development, washes and quantity.
Yes. Woven and printed labels, hangtags, polybags and cartons are produced to your brand guidelines, with UPC / EAN barcodes and carton marks for your distribution centre.
FOB and CIF are most common, with DAP / DDP available on request. We accept LC at sight and T/T (advance plus balance against documents).
Yarn, greige and finished fabric, trims, accessories and packaging: vendor discovery, price negotiation, quality inspection and inbound logistics, run for brands and manufacturers such as Sharv Exports.
AP2S manages complete procurement for Sharv Exports: materials, vendors, quality and on-time supply for their denim and garment production.
