OEM 240GSM Cotton Waffle Henleys Custom Logo Private Label Manufacturer Wholesale Thermal Long Sleeve Ribbed Cuff Henley Vendor

[Product Overview]

This is a 240GSM cotton waffle-knit henley with a three-button placket, made to order for menswear and loungewear labels. The grid structure traps air, so it wears warmer than its weight suggests while staying light enough to layer. Minimum order is 100 pieces per colour, sampling takes 7–10 days, bulk runs 25–35 days, with your own labels and buttons included.

Key Selling Points

• 240GSM waffle, not 180GSM rib. The grid holds its shape through washing; cheap thermal rib collapses into a flat, clingy top after a month.
• Placket that sits flat when closed. Interlined and bar-tacked at the base, so the front does not gape or curl after repeated fastening.
• Buttons that match the price point you are selling at. Matte resin, corozo or metal — the placket accepts all three without a pattern change.
• Curved shirttail hem, twin-needle finished. Sits over a waistband without riding up, which is why this shape outsells a straight-hem thermal at retail.
• Shrinkage controlled to 3%. Waffle knit pulls in more than jersey during wash; we pre-shrink and confirm on the bulk fabric, not just the sample.

Technical Specifications

Customization Options

The body shape is set, but the details that decide your retail price are all open:

• Placket depth — 3 buttons as standard; a 4-button or deeper 18cm placket is available for a heavier, more workwear feel.
• Buttons — matte resin for volume programmes, corozo for a natural premium look, metal snaps if you want a utility read.
• Colour — any Pantone TCX reference, confirmed through a lab dip before bulk; our guide to how lab dips work explains the approval steps.
• Printing — chest or back graphics in water-based screen print, puff, discharge or DTG, on a surface that holds detail well because the grid is only 6mm.
• Embroidery — chest logo or sleeve badge, up to 8 colours and 12 × 12cm; the waffle surface needs a backing film, which we add as standard on embroidered orders.
• Labels and packing — woven main label, printed care label, size label, plus polybag or header card for hanger retail.

Applications & Target Buyers

The waffle henley sells in three distinct channels, and each one buys it differently. Menswear labels use it as a transitional piece — heavy enough for autumn, light enough to wear under a jacket — and typically order two or three colours per drop. Loungewear and sleepwear brands pair it with a matching jogger or short, treating it as a set rather than a standalone top. Promotional and corporate programmes order it for autumn gifting, where a mid-weight thermal reads as more considered than a basic tee at a similar cost.

It also works as a layering piece for outdoor and workwear-adjacent labels, because the grid traps warmth without bulk under a shell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 240GSM warm enough to sell as a thermal?
Yes. Waffle structure insulates better than flat jersey at the same weight because the grid traps air; 240GSM waffle wears close to a 300GSM jersey in warmth while staying much lighter.

Will the waffle pattern distort after washing?
Not if the fabric is pre-shrunk and the garment is washed cold. We confirm shrinkage on bulk fabric at ≤3% after three washes; the grid recovers its shape because the structure is knit in, not printed.

What is the minimum order?
100 pieces per colour per style. Sizes split freely across S–3XL, and each additional colour is a separate dye run.

Can you make it in a women's fit?
Yes. The same fabric and placket run in a tapered women's block with a shorter body; send your size chart and we will grade from it.

Do you have this weight in a heavier version?
Yes — 300GSM waffle is available for a denser hand, though it costs more and adds roughly a week to fabric lead time.

Can the placket be a different colour from the body?
Yes, contrast plackets are common on this style. Specify the placket colour separately and we will dip both in the same lab dip round.

How do you handle embroidery on waffle knit?
We add a backing film behind the stitch area so the logo does not sink into the grid. Without it, fine lettering fills in and the embroidery reads muddy.

Get a Quote

Send your artwork, size chart and target quantity, and we will come back with pricing, fabric options and a sampling schedule — usually within one working day. See the rest of our custom knit tops range, compare sleep and lounge sets on the loungewear programme, or contact us here to open a project.