Custom manufacturing
Long Sleeve T-Shirt Manufacturer — Ribbed Cuff
A long sleeve T-shirt is where fit problems become visible. A short sleeve hides a lot; a long sleeve shows every miscalculation in sleeve length, cuff tension and the width of the sleeve opening. Cuff too tight and it grabs the wrist and rides up; too loose and it slides over the hand. Sleeve too long and it bunches at the elbow. We treat the cuff as its own component with its own specification, because that is where most long sleeve programmes fail.
500 pcsMinimum order
7–10 daysSampling
180,000 pcs / monthMonthly capacity
Fabric weight and construction options
| Weight / type | Material | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 160–180 gsm | Combed cotton jersey | Light layering piece, spring and autumn ranges |
| 180–220 gsm | Ring-spun, compacted cotton | Better shape at the cuff and hem |
| 220–260 gsm | Heavy jersey | Structured layering, stands alone as an outer piece |
| Rib knit | Matched 1x1 or 2x2 rib | For cuffs and neck — knit to match body shrinkage |
Available decoration methods
| Method | Specification | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Screen printing | 1–8 colours | Sleeve prints are common on long sleeve — make the placement explicit |
| Embroidery | Chest, sleeve or cuff | Cuff embroidery needs a low stitch count to avoid stiffness |
| DTG / DTF | Full colour, no minimum | Practical for layered graphics across body and sleeve |
| Puff print | Raised 3D | Works on the body panel; keep it off the narrow sleeve |
| Sleeve stripe / tape | Applied trim | Athletic and workwear crossover programmes |
Specifications we manufacture to
- Sleeve
- Set-in or raglan; sleeve length specified in cm against your size chart
- Cuff
- Ribbed cuff, rib height and tension specified, or open hem
- Weight range
- 160 – 260 gsm
- Sizes
- XS – 5XL, or your own graded size chart
- Neck
- Ribbed crew, V-neck, henley
- Hem
- Straight or curved, single or twin needle
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per colourway
- Sampling
- 7–10 days
Decoration methods for this product
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Frequently asked questions
How do you stop the cuffs from stretching out?
The cuff is a rib piece and rib behaves differently from the body. If it is knitted to the same relaxation as the body it will stretch and not recover. We use a rib with the correct elastane content and pre-relax it, then set the stitch tension so it grips without pinching. It is a trim specification, not something you can fix with a longer cuff.
What sleeve length should I specify?
Give us the measurement against your existing size chart rather than a generic S/M/L. Sleeve length is not standardised across manufacturers, and a 2 cm difference is visible at the cuff. If you have a reference garment, send measurements taken flat — that is the most reliable brief.
Can I get a long sleeve tee in the same fabric as my short sleeve?
Yes, and it is usually the right call if the two will sell next to each other. Using the same yarn lot and the same dye bath keeps the colour identical, which matters when both are on the same shelf. Order them together so they share a dye lot.
Does a long sleeve cost much more than a short sleeve?
More, mainly because of the extra fabric in the sleeve and the cuff, plus one more sewing operation. It is not a doubling — the body, neck and hem operations are the same. Ask for both quoted side by side if you are deciding between the two.