Custom Character Skirts
ZipaSports manufactures custom character skirts in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a minimum order of 20–25 pieces per design and 15–25 business day production. Ordered by ballet schools running character technique classes and by companies staging national repertoire.
Character work needs a skirt with weight, so the body is gathered from 150 GSM polyester onto a shaped yoke that sits flat over the hip instead of bunching at the waist. The hem carries a horsehair braid, which is what gives a character skirt its distinctive swing and keeps the shape visible during stamping and heel work. Waistbands close on a hook-and-bar or a covered elastic depending on whether the skirt is for exams or performance.
Send your logo, colours and reference designs — or just an idea — and the design studio returns a free digital mockup within 24 hours. OEM and private-label orders ship with your own woven labels, size tags and branded packaging, applied in-house.
- MOQ 20–25 pcs per design
- Free 24h digital mockup
- Production 15–25 business days
- Ships worldwide from Sialkot
- Private-label ready
Character Skirts Specifications & Options
| Fabric / materials | 150 GSM gathered polyester on a shaped yoke with horsehair-braided hem |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 150 GSM polyester, cotton-faced yoke |
| Hem | Horsehair braid for swing and shape |
| Waist | Hook-and-bar or covered elastic |
| Decoration | Dye sublimation, screen printing, embroidery, DTF or heat transfer — matched to the design |
| Sizes | Adult XS–5XL, women's XS–4XL, youth sizes; fully custom size charts |
| Minimum order | 20–25 pieces per design; lower on request; no limit for sportswear brands |
| Sampling | Free digital mockup in 24 hours; physical sample 5–7 days at cost, credited on bulk order |
| Production time | 15–25 business days after design approval; express 7–12 days |
| Shipping | Worldwide — DHL/FedEx/UPS express 5–10 days; sea freight for bulk |
📏 Need measurements? See the sportswear size chart guide — or send your own size chart and we cut to it.
Character Skirts Customisation Options
- Length graded per dancer from the waist
- Yoke depth and shaping
- Hook-and-bar, zip or elastic waist
- Ribbon, braid and applied trim rows
- Attached underskirt for volume
- Exam-plain or production-decorated build
- Two-colour or panelled skirt body
- Matched bodices and character blouses
- Fully custom patterns & made-to-spec designs — send a tech pack, sketch or sample
Character Skirts — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum order for custom character skirts?
20–25 pieces per design. Lower quantities are possible on request, and there is no MOQ limit for sportswear brands and companies.
What are character skirts made from?
150 GSM gathered polyester on a shaped yoke with horsehair-braided hem. GRS-certified recycled fabric options are available on request.
How long does production take?
Bulk production takes 15–25 business days after design approval, with an express 7–12 day service at additional cost. A free digital mockup is delivered within 24 hours of your enquiry.
Why does a character skirt need a horsehair hem?
The braid holds the hem out slightly so the skirt swings and returns instead of clinging to the leg. It is what makes the movement read from the audience during heel and stamping work.
Is there a plain version for examinations?
Yes. Exam skirts are built without applied trim in the syllabus colour, using the same yoke and hem construction as the production version.
How is the length decided?
Length is measured from the natural waist to the required point on the calf for each dancer, not taken from the size label. We cut to a supplied list at no change to the pattern.
How much do custom character skirts cost?
Pricing depends on fabric choice, order quantity, decoration and destination, so every order is quoted individually. Send your design and quantity on WhatsApp (+92 300 7019281) for a same-day quote and a free digital mockup within 24 hours.
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