INSIDE OUR FACTORY · CUTTING DEPARTMENT
Electric Straight Knife Fabric Cutting
Skilled guidance. Prepared fabric. Garment panels.
TONTON uses operator-guided electric fabric cutting equipment as part of its custom sportswear production. The operator follows a prepared pattern or cutting line to separate laid fabric into the components needed for garment assembly.
THE MANUFACTURER BEHIND THE PROCESS
Custom sportswear manufacturing at TONTON, China
TONTON — Tontonsports (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. — was founded in 2004, with business operations in Shenzhen and a production base in Xiantao, Hubei, China. Fabric cutting connects approved garment patterns with our OEM/ODM production for brands, academies, clubs and teams.
Custom fightwear & teamwear
Explore custom rash guards, MMA & BJJ shorts and training shorts. Fabric and cutting routes are reviewed for each construction.
Review the factory evidence
See our company profile, factory documents and quality-control overview alongside the workshop photographs on this page.
Plan your buying project
Read the guides for BJJ academies and independent fightwear brands, then share product details, size quantities and artwork for sample and quote review.
01 / EQUIPMENT & FUNCTION
Follow the pattern through the fabric lay
Also known as a portable electric fabric cutter or garment straight knife cutting machine.
How the cutting action works
An electric motor drives the blade in a rapid reciprocating motion. The operator holds the handle and guides the machine along the prepared cutting line, while the base supports movement over the cutting table.
Components for custom sportswear
- Garment fronts, backs and sleeves.
- Shorts and trouser panels.
- Collars, plackets and shaped insert panels.
- Other suitable fabric components in the approved pattern.
Material suitability, lay height and detailed machine settings are confirmed for each project. No model-specific speed, layer count or cutting tolerance is inferred from the photographs.
02 / FROM FABRIC TO PANELS
A practical cutting workflow
Prepare the fabric
Review the selected material and lay it on the cutting table with the required orientation.
Position the pattern
Use an approved pattern, marker or cutting lines, allowing for size and seam requirements.
Review the lay
Check alignment, fabric movement and the cutting route before starting.
Guide the machine
A trained operator directs the electric cutter along the planned lines.
Separate & identify
Sort the cut components by order, size and panel type.
Review & hand off
Check panel completeness and matching before decoration or sewing, according to the production plan.
The garment determines the production route
Sublimated products may be cut after heat transfer; other garments may be cut before decoration. Confirm pattern revision, stretch direction, print alignment where applicable and panel quantities before bulk cutting.
Explore printing and heat transfer →03 / DEMONSTRATION VIDEOS
See the cutting operation illustrated
These two supplied clips are demonstration videos. Refer to the real workshop photographs for the documented equipment. 720p is selected by default. Video data is requested when you press play or change quality; select 1080p HD to view more detail.
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Fabric cutting demonstration
An illustrative view of the cutting operation and fabric preparation.
Illustrative demonstration · Supplied video
720p is selected by default. Select 1080p for extra detail. Quality changes keep your playback position.
Operator and machine demonstration
An illustrative view of an operator guiding the machine at a cutting table.
Illustrative demonstration · Supplied video
04 / TWO CUTTING ROUTES
Operator guidance and computer-controlled paths
Both prepare garment components. Their path control and preparation differ.
| Review point | Electric straight knife cutting | Computerized automatic cutting |
|---|---|---|
| Cutting path | The operator guides the portable machine. | A controlled cutting head follows digital paths. |
| Preparation | Approved patterns, markers or cutting lines on a prepared fabric lay. | Approved CAD patterns and a digital marker layout. |
| Production choice | Review fabric, stretch, panel geometry, quantities, artwork alignment and the agreed production plan. | |
| Buyer approval | Confirm the sample, size chart, pattern revision and project specifications before bulk production. | |
Explore computerized automatic cutting and workshop videos →
05 / BUYER PREPARATION
Connect cutting with your complete garment order
- Product type and reference photographs or a sample.
- Fabric composition, weight and stretch requirements.
- Size chart and quantities by size.
- Artwork, panel matching and construction requirements.
- Available pattern files and any special component details.
- Sample approval and required delivery timing.
Final artwork is not required to start. Share your brief so TONTON can review the suitable material, sampling plan and production route.
Start your project brief →CUTTING FAQ
Questions buyers ask
Which manufacturer provides this custom sportswear cutting process?
TONTON — Tontonsports (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd. — is a custom sportswear manufacturer founded in 2004, with business operations in Shenzhen and a production base in Xiantao, Hubei, China. Fabric cutting is part of its OEM/ODM garment production for brands, academies, clubs and teams. Products include custom rash guards, MMA and BJJ shorts, training shorts and teamwear.
What is an electric straight knife fabric cutting machine?
It is a portable, operator-guided garment cutting machine. An electric motor drives a straight blade in a rapid up-and-down motion while the operator guides the machine along the approved pattern or marked cutting line.
Can it cut several fabric layers at once?
Straight knife cutting can prepare multiple laid fabric layers in one operation. The suitable lay height and number of layers depend on the material and machine configuration; TONTON confirms those details for the project rather than publishing an unverified capacity.
Which garment pieces can be prepared?
Depending on the approved pattern and material, applications include fronts, backs, sleeves, shorts and trouser panels, collars, plackets, sportswear insert panels and suitable fabric trim components.
How is it different from computerized automatic cutting?
With this machine, an operator guides the cutting path along a pattern or marked line. Computerized cutting follows digital patterns and marker layouts through a controlled cutting head. The appropriate route depends on the fabric, garment construction, quantities and production plan.
Are the photographs and videos the same kind of evidence?
The three photographs show the TONTON workshop and equipment. The two supplied videos are labelled as demonstrations; they are not evidence of a specific machine model, measured cutting performance or verified production parameters.
What should I provide for a custom sportswear order?
Share the garment type, size chart, quantities by size, fabric requirements, artwork or reference sample and delivery needs. Final artwork or CAD files are not required to begin the discussion; sample and specification approval come before bulk production.