Long Sleeve T-Shirts Sewn in Bangladesh for UK Labels and Workwear Ranges
Siatex Bangladesh supplies long sleeve t-shirts made to order for buyers in the UK, and also for customers in the USA, Germany, Canada and Australia. Clothing labels, workwear firms and uniform suppliers order this style when they want a plain base garment carrying their own branding.
Uniform suppliers in Ireland often add a burgundy option beside navy and grey, giving work teams a softer colour choice for indoor roles. Lifestyle labels in Sweden usually pair this sleeve length with relaxed fits, selling the shirt as an easy layer under jackets and open overshirts.
The garment pictured is a burgundy long sleeve t-shirt with a crew neck finished by a ribbed neck band. Sleeves run the full length of the arm and end in ribbed cuffs, while the body closes with a clean straight hem. Nothing is printed on it.
Working as a manufacturer, supplier, wholesaler and exporter from Bangladesh, we shape every order around the buyer brief. Fit, cloth and finishing details are settled on a sample first, then followed closely once sewing begins, so the delivered shirts match what was signed off.
Key choices available on this style:
- Crew neck with a ribbed band in matching burgundy
- Full length sleeves closed with ribbed cuffs
- Straight hem sitting level around the body
- Regular or slightly relaxed fit through the torso
- Side seamed body shaped on the pattern table
- Colour matched against your existing short sleeve range
- Printed or woven neck label fitted inside
- Retail fold with tissue and card insert if requested
Each batch is made to order, and we hold no ready stock of this garment. Working that way means the burgundy shade, the size curve and the label set all belong to one order, rather than being pulled from shelves of mixed production.
Cut and Construction
The body is cut with a comfortable regular fit, giving room through the chest without looking loose. Front and back panels are shaped separately, joined at the shoulders, and the long sleeves are set into the armholes before the side seams are closed.
Side seamed construction is used on this style, so the torso holds its shape after washing and the seams sit where the pattern intends. Buyers who prefer a different body build can raise that at brief stage, before the first sample is cut.
Neck, Cuffs and Hem Finishing
The crew neck band is cut from ribbed knitting and attached with a slight stretch, letting the neckline lie flat against the skin. Shoulder seams are sewn firmly and taped on request, giving the join a smooth inside feel.
- Ribbed neck band stitched and pressed flat
- Shoulder seam sitting just behind the shoulder point
- Ribbed cuffs holding the sleeve neatly at the wrist
- Straight hem finished with tidy coverstitching
- Threads trimmed and loose ends removed by hand
A buyer measurement chart works well here. Our pattern team reads the chest, length, sleeve and cuff figures from it, builds the base size, then grades the rest.
Fabrics and Knit Choices
Cotton single jersey is the usual cloth for this shirt, chosen for its soft hand feel and clean surface. A cotton rich blend can be used where a buyer wants a slightly firmer body, and the final choice is recorded clearly on the order sheet.
Cloth weight is discussed in plain terms at sampling. Lighter jersey suits indoor workwear and layering ranges, while a midweight option gives the body more presence when worn on its own.
Cuff Rib and Sleeve Construction
Cuffs are knitted as rib, giving them natural stretch and recovery at the wrist. The sleeve itself is cut in one piece from shoulder to cuff, so no seam runs down the arm to interrupt the plain burgundy surface.
The rib used for the neck band and cuffs is dyed alongside the main cloth where possible. That keeps the trims close in shade to the body, avoiding the pale or dark mismatch that can show up when trims come from separate dye lots.
Sleeve length is measured from shoulder point to cuff edge on the approved sample, then checked again on finished garments.
Colour and Style Variations
Burgundy works well beside the core colours most workwear and casual ranges already carry. Buyers often introduce it as the warm note in a set of plainer shades, using the same pattern so the new colour sits naturally inside an existing collection.
Where a label already sells a short sleeve version, this long sleeve style can follow its colour story. Send a garment, a swatch or a colour reference from that range, and the burgundy or any added shade can be matched against it at sampling stage.
Small style changes stay possible within the same basic shape. The fit can be eased, the neck band widened slightly, or the hem given a small side vent, each tested on a sample first.
OEM and Private Label Supply
Much of our long sleeve work leaves Bangladesh under another company name. Labels receive a plain, well finished shirt and add their own identity through labels, tags and packing, which is exactly how private label supply should feel from the buyer side.
Instructions are followed order by order. The label type, tag wording and folding method named in your brief are used on your garments, and packing checks confirm nothing from another order is mixed in.
- Printed neck label or woven label, as briefed
- Size and care details placed inside the shirt
- Optional woven flag label on the side seam
- Hang tags attached following your instruction
- Tissue and card inserts used for retail folding
- Carton markings written to your own wording
Checking, Packing and Shipping to the UK
Checking begins before cutting, with cloth inspected for shade bands and knitting faults. During sewing, neck bands, cuffs and side seams are looked at on the line, and finished shirts go through measurement, pressing and a full visual review.
As the exporting side of the order, we compare each packed batch with the approved sample and the written packing note. Colour, sizes, labels and fold style must all agree before cartons are sealed and prepared for travel.
- Chest, body length and sleeve length measured
- Neck band width and stretch checked by hand
- Cuff rib compared on left and right sleeves
- Side seams and hem stitching inspected closely
- Shade judged beside the approved sample garment
- Fold, inserts and carton contents counted again
Cartons are sent from Bangladesh to the UK by the agreed route, with export papers prepared against the packing list. Shirts arrive folded neatly, ready for shelf display, team issue or branding work.
Step by Step Ordering
Sending the Brief and Approving a Sample
Begin with the basics: your sizes, cloth preference, colour reference and label choice. We then sew a sample in the main size showing the neck band, the ribbed cuffs and the straight hem, so you can judge the whole garment in hand.
Sample comments come back to the pattern and sewing teams together. Fit through the body, sleeve length and cuff tightness can all be adjusted at this point, and a revised sample follows when a change needs to be seen sewn.
Price Confirmation and Production
With the sample approved, the price is worked out from the agreed cloth, construction, labels and packing, then confirmed in writing for your records. Nothing outside the agreed brief is added later without being discussed with you first.
Production then runs in order: cloth inspection, cutting, neck and cuff assembly, side seaming, hemming, final checking, pressing and packing.
Try the Burgundy Sample Against Your Own Range
The simplest test is a single shirt beside the garments you already sell. Send your colour reference and size chart, and we will return a sample that shows the neck, cuffs and fit exactly as they would arrive in bulk.
Making clothing since 1987, we have kept a straightforward way of working: listen carefully, sample honestly, then sew in Bangladesh precisely what was approved, for labels and workwear buyers who value that consistency.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a printed neck label or a woven label better for this shirt?
A printed neck label sits flat inside the collar and keeps the inside of the shirt smooth, which many workwear buyers prefer. A woven label gives a more traditional branded feel and stands out on retail ranges. Both are possible on this style, and the choice is set at sampling.
What is the difference between a side seamed and a tubular body?
A side seamed body is cut as separate front and back panels and joined at the sides, which helps the shirt keep a defined shape. A tubular body is knitted in a round tube with no side joins. This style uses side seams, giving a cleaner fit and easier size grading.
Can the burgundy shade match our current short sleeve shirts?
Yes. Send a shirt, swatch or colour reference from your short sleeve range and the long sleeve cloth will be dyed or selected to sit beside it. A sewn sample in the matched shade is approved by you before the main order is cut.
Can shirts be retail folded with tissue and a card insert?
Yes. Shirts can be folded around a card insert with tissue inside the fold, giving a firm, presentable pack for shop shelves. Tell us the fold size and insert wording in the brief, and that method will be followed through packing and cartoning.