> Title: Appliqué Clothing Manufacturing in India: Types & Specs > Source: https://surajmal.com/techniques/applique > Publisher: Surajmal Shobhachand [Techniques](/techniques) # Appliqué garments _for brands, from India._ Appliqué T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, tops and co-ords, with construction, fabric, edge and care specifications for the tech pack. [Enquire→](/contact) [Send a tech pack](/contact) Surajmal Shobhachand supplies appliqué garments from India. Appliqué forms a picture or pattern from smaller pieces of cloth, stitched or applied onto a larger background fabric. Appliqué - **Garments**: T-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, tops, co-ords - **Construction**: Applied or reverse appliqué - **Ground fabric**: Garment fabric reference - **Motif fabric**: Fabric and colour references - **Edge**: Finish reference - **Care**: Washing, drying and sample checks [Enquire about appliqué→](/contact) ## Appliqué garments we supply [Sage kids' T-shirt with a stitched fabric lion appliqué Kids' T-shirt, lion appliqué See kidswear →](/products/kidswear) [Ecru sweatshirt with an olive fabric leaf stitched onto the chest Sweatshirt, leaf appliqué See hoodies & sweatshirts →](/products/hoodies-sweatshirts) [Denim jacket with printed fabric panels stitched over the denim Denim jacket, applied fabric panels See jackets →](/products/jackets) [White top with fabric flower appliqués Top, floral appliqué See tops & blouses →](/products/tops-blouses) [Sky-blue top and trousers with applied paisley fabric patches Co-ord, paisley fabric appliqué See co-ords →](/products/co-ords) Have a style in mind? Send a reference garment and the quantity, and we quote it with appliqué. [Request a similar style→](/contact) ## Applied or reverse appliqué Choose where the motif fabric sits. ### Applied cloth The motif is added over the garment fabric. Stitches secure the motif around its perimeter. Two olive three-leaf motifs on ecru jersey: applied cloth on the left and cloth revealed through cut-away jersey on the right ### Reverse appliqué The motif fabric is revealed from beneath the garment surface. The layers are stitched along the outline, then only the ground inside it is cut away, leaving the motif fabric intact. ## The two fabrics These catalogue qualities are references for specifying the ground and motif fabrics. Plain red cotton knit draped over a wooden rail Sanforised Solid · 100% Cotton · 160 gsm Navy cotton poplin with orange flowers and blue leaves 100% Cotton Printed Poplin · 40×40 / 92×88 Red cotton sheeting with white sailboat motifs 100% Cotton Printed Sheeting · 30×30 / 68×68 ## Get a quote for the fabric combination on a garment Send a garment reference or tech pack and quantity, with the ground and motif fabric references, colours, placement, attachment and edge finish. [Get a garment quote→](/contact) ## Specifying appliqué on a tech pack - **Artwork or reference link**: Send the artwork or a link to the motif reference. - **Garment and quantities**: Name the garment and size range. Give quantities per colourway. - **Construction**: Specify applied or reverse appliqué. - **Ground fabric**: Give the garment fabric reference, fibre content and weight. - **Motif or underlayer fabrics and colours**: Give the reference, fibre content, weight and colour for each fabric. For applied cloth, choose a light- to medium-weight tight weave, with a smooth surface unless texture is part of the design. - **Finished dimensions**: Give the motif width and height in centimetres. - **Placement**: Measure the position from a fixed garment point, such as the high point shoulder or centre front. - **Attachment**: Specify hand or machine stitching, or fused-and-stitched attachment. With fusible web, the cut shape is fused into position, then stitched around its edge. - **Edge reference**: Send a close-up of the finish. For machine appliqué, finish the raw cut edge with zigzag or satin stitching. - **Intended washing and drying**: State the care method and the checks to approve on the sample. Not sure of every line? Tell us what you are planning, and we will advise on what works best. [Send this as a brief→](/contact) ## Tests for appliqué garments For dry-cleaned styles, specify AATCC TM86 to assess applied-design durability under repeated dry-cleaning.[\[1\]](https://members.aatcc.org/store/tm86/503/ "Source 1: members.aatcc.org: /store/tm86/503/") Test Method What it shows Washing and drying procedure[\[2\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/75934.html?browse=tc "Source 2: iso.org: /standard/75934.html?browse=tc") ISO 6330 Washing and drying procedures together, as required for a complete test. Colourfastness to washing[\[3\]](https://www.iso.org/standard/51276.html "Source 3: iso.org: /standard/51276.html") ISO 105-C06 Colour loss and staining, with a single (S) test closely approximating one domestic or commercial laundering. Fabric dimensional change[\[4\]](https://members.aatcc.org/store/tm135/543/ "Source 4: members.aatcc.org: /store/tm135/543/") AATCC TM135 Fabric size change after home laundering. Finished garment appearance[\[5\]](https://members.aatcc.org/store/tm143/551/ "Source 5: members.aatcc.org: /store/tm143/551/") AATCC TM143 Surface smoothness, seam smoothness and crease retention after home laundering. ## Common questions about appliqué ### Can you do appliqué on T-shirts? Yes. We make T-shirts with chest motifs, back designs or other placements marked on the garment drawing. ### What is the difference between appliqué and embroidery? Embroidery creates an image with needle and thread; appliqué uses fabric shapes. For a thread design, see [garment embroidery](/techniques/embroidery). ### What is the difference between appliqué and patchwork? Pieced patchwork joins fabric pieces to make a larger cloth; appliqué attaches them to a background fabric. ### How is appliqué approved for washing? Approve attachment and appearance on a garment sample after its intended washing and drying. Preshrink every fabric using the same care method before making the sample. A question this does not answer? [Ask us directly](/contact) and we reply within 24 hours. ## Related [T-shirts](/products/t-shirts) [Kidswear](/products/kidswear) [Hoodies & sweatshirts](/products/hoodies-sweatshirts) [Jackets](/products/jackets) [Tops & blouses](/products/tops-blouses) [Co-ords](/products/co-ords) [Embroidery](/techniques/embroidery) [Crochet](/techniques/crochet) [Lace](/techniques/lace) [Screen printing](/techniques/screen-printing) [Single jersey](/materials/single-jersey) [Poplin](/materials/poplin) [Fabrics](/products/fabrics) ## Adding appliqué to a collection? To enquire about an appliqué collection, send garment references or tech packs, motifs and quantities per colourway. [Discuss your requirement→](/contact)