However their fabric selection for casual pants is rather limited. So recently I visited the People’s Park in Chinatown where there is a large number of fabric shops on level 2. The selection is vast and for about SGD30, you can purchase more than enough fabric for a pair of pants. Back at Lai En, they had no issue using the fabric I brought along and for a further SGD40 I got a pair of custom made pants.

Fabric shops at People’s Park

Fabric shop at People’s Park

While certainly not the quickest (and cheapest?) way to get tailor-made pants, it was fun choosing the fabric myself. If you are of the opinion that Lai En in Hougang is a bit too far away from Chinatown (and I tend to agree), there are tailors at People’s Park as well (for example, Four Seas Men’s Wear, #02-1100).

After some research I stumbled upon Lai En Shirts Manufacturer. While their shop/factory is not that conveniently located in Hougang, the prices are competitive and the quality is good.

I’ve ordered a couple of pants and so far can recommend them without hesitation. Pants are around S$68 and the shirts as well.

Opening hours are Mon-Sat 9.30am-7.30pm.

Lai En Shirts
Block 2 Defu Lane 10
#02-533
Singapore 539183

Lai En Shirts