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Custom vs Standard Robot Clothing

Most operators need standard. Some need bespoke. Here is how to tell.

Standard Robot Clothing

Standard means selecting from our existing catalog. Six platforms supported. Dozens of garment styles. Multiple fabric options. Standard colors plus custom color matching. Logo embroidery and name badges. The configurator handles the entire process.

Standard garments use proven patterns. Every pattern has been tested on the actual platform. Fit is verified. Sensor transparency is confirmed. Range of motion is validated. There are no surprises. The garment arrives, it fits, it works.

Lead time: 4 weeks. Fleet pricing available at 10 units. This is the right choice for 90% of deployments.

Custom Robot Clothing

Custom means building something that does not exist in the catalog. A new silhouette. A fabric we do not stock. A garment for a platform we have not yet patterned. A design brief from a fashion house that wants its brand language translated onto a robot body.

Custom garments require original pattern development. Our couturiers in Paris create the design, build a prototype, fit it on the target platform, and iterate until the garment meets our quality standards. This process takes time and costs more than standard.

Lead time: 6 to 10 weeks depending on complexity. No minimum order. Bespoke inquiry required.

When Standard Is the Right Call

You Need a Uniform

Hotels, restaurants, retail stores, corporate offices. You need matching garments in your brand colors with your logo. The catalog has the styles. The configurator has the color matching. Standard is faster, cheaper, and proven.

You Are on a Supported Platform

Tesla Optimus, Figure 03, 1X NEO, Boston Dynamics Atlas, Unitree G1, XPeng Iron. All six have full pattern libraries in the catalog. Selecting standard for a supported platform means guaranteed fit and guaranteed sensor compatibility.

You Want Fast Delivery

Four weeks. Standard garments use existing patterns and stocked fabrics. No prototype cycle. No fitting iteration. Order confirmed, garment ships. For operators with a deployment deadline, standard is the safe choice.

80% of our customers start with standard and never need custom. The catalog covers most use cases across all industries.

When Custom Is Necessary

Your Platform Is Not in the Catalog

New humanoid platforms launch regularly. If your robot is not in our supported list, we develop a pattern from scratch. We need access to the robot (or detailed CAD dimensions) for fitting. The first order takes longer. Subsequent orders for the same platform use the new pattern at standard speed.

You Need a Unique Design

Brand collaborations. Fashion show pieces. One-off event garments. Marketing campaigns. If the design does not exist, it needs to be created. Our atelier handles original design work. Submit a brief, receive concept sketches, approve a direction, and the couturiers build it.

You Need Non-Standard Fabric

Flame-resistant fabric for industrial environments. Antimicrobial fabric for healthcare. Reflective fabric for outdoor safety. Conductive fabric for electronic integration. If the fabric requirement falls outside our standard stock, custom sourcing is needed.

You Have Unusual Deployment Conditions

Extreme cold. Extreme heat. High humidity. Chemical exposure. Outdoor weather. Underwater (yes, someone has asked). Non-standard environments require non-standard solutions. Custom garments account for the specific stressors of your deployment.

The Hybrid Approach

Most operators start standard and add custom elements over time. A hotel orders standard concierge blazers, then requests custom bellhop jackets that match their specific vintage uniform tradition. A tech company orders standard vests, then commissions a custom event coat for their product launch.

The standard catalog builds the foundation. Custom fills the gaps. This approach minimizes cost and lead time while giving operators the flexibility to differentiate when it matters.

Cost Comparison

Standard garments are priced from the catalog. The price is fixed for the selected configuration. No surprises.

Custom garments are quoted per project. A custom color on a standard silhouette adds a small premium. A fully original design adds a larger premium because of the pattern development, prototype, and fitting cycles.

The gap narrows on large orders. A custom design amortized across 50 units is not dramatically more expensive per unit than standard. A custom design for a single unit carries the full development cost alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I choose standard robot clothing?

Standard clothing works for most deployments. If your robot needs a suit, uniform, or service garment in standard colors with logo embroidery, the catalog covers it. Standard orders ship in 4 weeks and cost less than custom.

When do I need custom robot clothing?

Custom is necessary when you need a unique silhouette, non-standard fabric, a garment for an unsupported platform, or a design that does not exist in the catalog. Fashion shows, brand collaborations, and unusual deployment environments typically require custom work.

How much more does custom robot clothing cost?

Custom garments cost more than standard because they require original pattern development, fabric sourcing, and prototype iterations. The premium varies by complexity. A custom color on a standard silhouette costs slightly more. A fully original design from scratch costs significantly more.

Start Standard or Go Custom

Use the configurator for standard orders. Submit a bespoke inquiry for custom.

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