Garment Dyed Blanks Made in LA - Elevated Essentials

Elevated Essentials are premium basics—jerseys, French terry, fleece—made from 100% cotton. They’re soft, breathable, and versatile. At Essentials Made, all Elevated Essentials are garment dyed in Los Angeles for a one‑of‑a‑kind look.

What Makes Elevated Essentials Special?

Elevated Essentials include:

• Jerseys — light and ideal for everyday tees.

• French Terry — medium weight, perfect for hoodies and crewnecks.

• Fleece — warm, cozy, and great for colder days.

Because they are 100% cotton, dye absorbs beautifully. That sets the stage for garment dye.

What Is Garment Dyeing?

Garment dyeing means coloring the clothes after sewing. You dye the finished Elevated Essentials—not the fabric. This creates rich tones and subtle color shifts. Every piece looks slightly different—giving it character and vintage vibes.

Customers often describe garment dyed Elevated Essentials as having an effortless, lived‑in feel that feels soft and cool from day one.

Benefits of Garment Dyed Elevated Essentials

• Unique look: Soft fades, vintage style, and natural variation.

• Color freedom: Pick any Pantone TCX shade for full branding control.

• Softness: Uses enzyme or silicone washes for that cozy hand feel.

• Durability: Heavy cotton makes Elevated Essentials long‑lasting.

• Low inventory risk: Small batches, custom colors—ideal for launch brands

Potential Drawbacks

• Extra labor and cost versus piece‑dyeing.

• Slight color variation between batches.

• Shrinkage—usually around 3%—must be anticipated with sizing.

Many traditional manufacturers avoid garment dye because it complicates workflow. But for smaller brands, the trade‑off is worth the unique result.

Why Brands Love Elevated Essentials Dyed THIS Way

Brands and indie labels love garment-dyed Elevated Essentials because:

• They can choose any Pantone color.

• They can craft a signature aesthetic—vintage, muted, bold.

• They can offer soft, premium basics that people want to buy again.

• They can work in small batches to reduce waste and inventory risk.

Plus, production in Los Angeles means faster turns, lower minimums, and more control.

Handling Shrinkage: What You Need to Know

Cotton naturally shrinks during dyeing. To manage this:

• We test fabric ahead of time.

• We recommend sizing up when needed.

• Yes, expect about 3% shrinkage—but that varies.

Proper pre‑production planning ensures fit stays consistent and reliable.

What Is PFD Fabric?

PFD means Prepared For Dyeing. This is cotton that’s been scoured, bleached, and equalized. It’s a blank slate—perfect for even, rich color absorption across Elevated Essentials.

Final Thoughts

Garment-dyed Elevated Essentials are more than basics—they’re your brand’s identity in fabric form. With rich color, soft texture, and vintage flair, they help your collection stand out.

Made in Los Angeles, using garment dye, these Elevated Essentials let you offer quality, comfort, and color freedom—all in one package.

Choose garment dye. Choose Elevated Essentials. Make something cool.