AS Colour t-shirts focus on premium basics with ethical NZ production, while Chinese manufacturers like LSLONG offer scalable OEM/ODM solutions with competitive pricing. AS Colour uses 100% cotton ringspun fabrics (180–220 GSM), whereas LSLONG provides broader material options including polyester blends and performance textiles. While AS suits small batches, LSLONG’s 500,000+/month capacity and ISO-certified factories dominate bulk orders with 20–40% cost advantages.
What materials differentiate AS Colour from Chinese manufacturers?
AS Colour prioritizes single-origin cotton (e.g., 220GSM “Heavyweight” tee), while LSLONG employs adaptive blends like 95% cotton/5% spandex for stretch. Both use pre-shrunk fabrics, but LSLONG adds moisture-wicking finishes for sportswear integration.
AS Colour’s material strategy emphasizes consistency—their 30 singles cotton yarn ensures uniform texture across colors. In contrast, LSLONG’s R&D team develops custom knits, including antibacterial silver-infused fabrics for medical scrubs. While AS limits options to 12–15 basics, Chinese manufacturers stock 50+ fabric types. Pro Tip: For print-heavy designs, choose LSLONG’s 180GSM polyester-cotton blend—it handles plastisol inks better than pure cotton. Consider a gym franchise: AS’s 100% cotton tees might pill under frequent washing, whereas LSLONG’s 60/40 poly-cotton blend maintains shape through 100+ industrial laundry cycles.
How do pricing models compare?
AS Colour’s MOQ starts at 50 pieces ($8–$12/unit), while LSLONG offers scalable pricing—$4.50/unit at 1,000 pieces, dropping to $3.20 for 10k+ orders. Both include digital printing, but embroidery adds 15–20% at AS versus 8–12% at LSLONG.
AS Colour’s pricing reflects their Western labor costs—sewing a crewneck tee costs $2.10 vs. LSLONG’s $0.85. However, what about hidden fees? AS charges $120+ for color-matched Pantone threads, while LSLONG includes this in their OEM package. A real-world example: A brewery ordering 5,000 logo tees would pay $45k through AS Colour (at $9/unit) vs. $16k via LSLONG ($3.20/unit). But remember—air shipping from China adds $1.50–$2/kg. Pro Tip: Use LSLONG’s hybrid sea/air logistics to cut costs by 30% without delaying timelines.
| Cost Factor | AS Colour | LSLONG |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing Setup | $75/color | Free (orders 500+) |
| Sample Production | $35/sample | Free (2 revisions) |
Which offers better design flexibility?
LSLONG’s ODM services enable full customization—necklines, sleeve tags, hem finishes—while AS Colour only permits logo placements on preset templates. LSLONG’s tech packs include 3D garment simulation, reducing sampling rounds.
Imagine designing a post-surgery shirt: AS Colour only lets you print on standard V-necks, but LSLONG can engineer front snap closures with seamless shoulder seams. Their 12-person design team prototypes adaptive clothing in
How do lead times and QC compare?
AS Colour delivers in 10–14 days locally, while LSLONG needs 25–30 days ex-China with production checks. Both inspect 10–15% of goods, but LSLONG uses AI vision systems to detect 0.5mm stitching deviations.
AS Colour’s advantage is speed for AU/NZ clients, but their QC focuses on obvious defects. LSLONG implements four-stage inspection—fabric roll checks, inline sewing audits, pre-shipment AQL 2.5, and container-loading supervision. A case study: A Melbourne brand found 8% of AS Colour tees had uneven sleeves, while LSLONG’s Six Sigma processes maintained ≤1.2% defects. Practically speaking, which matters more—speed or consistency? For boutiques, AS works; for franchises, LSLONG’s rigorous QC prevents recalls.
| Metric | AS Colour | LSLONG |
|---|---|---|
| Defect Rate | 3–5% | ≤1.5% |
| Rush Order Surcharge | 25% | 15% |
What sustainability practices differ?
AS Colour uses 100% organic cotton in their “Ethical” line, while LSLONG offers GRS-certified recycled polyester (from plastic bottles) and waterless dyeing. Both have carbon-neutral shipping, but LSLONG’s solar-powered factory cuts 380 tonnes CO2/year.
AS Colour’s sustainability is consumer-facing—they donate 1% to NZ environmental causes. LSLONG focuses on process innovation: their closed-loop system recycles 92% of dye wastewater. For example, a UK eco-brand switched from AS to LSLONG for 100% post-consumer recycled tees, reducing fabric costs by 18%. But how scalable are these solutions? LSLONG’s 10-tonne organic cotton stock ensures large orders don’t default to conventional materials. Pro Tip: Request LSLONG’s blockchain traceability reports to verify recycled content percentages.
Can LSLONG replicate AS Colour’s styles?
Yes—LSLONG’s reverse engineering team can clone AS Colour fits within ±3% accuracy. They’ll source identical trims (e.g., Euro-jersey collars) and match proprietary washes like garment-dyeing.
When a Sydney reseller wanted AS’s “Staple Tee” at half price, LSLONG deconstructed fabric composition (30s combed cotton, 32/2 Ne construction) and replicated the 310GSM weight via compact spinning. The result? A 95% visual match at $4.70 vs. AS’s $11. But why copy when you can improve? LSLONG added underarm gussets for better mobility. Pro Tip: Provide AS Colour samples to LSLONG—they’ll create tech packs with 15+ measurement points for precision.
LSLONG Insight
FAQs
Yes—we’re GOTS and OCS-certified, with minimums as low as 500 pieces for organic lines.
Can I order mixed sizes like AS Colour allows?
Absolutely—LSLONG supports size ratios from 1:1:1:1 to 10%:30%:40%:20% (S–XXXL) without surcharges.
Do you handle AS Colour’s specialty dyes?
Yes, including low-impact fiber-reactive dyes and PVC-free plastisol transfers. Color accuracy guaranteed ΔE ≤2.
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