Custom T Shirt Manufacturer for Brands Built to Grow
EDVORIN is a custom t shirt manufacturer turning concepts into approved, repeatable collections with OEM/ODM development, decoration, and bulk production from 200 pieces per style.
Featured T-Shirt Programs
A Custom T Shirt Manufacturer Built to Repeat
Founder-led production discipline connects development, sourcing, decoration and quality control so approved T-shirt programs stay clear, consistent and ready to grow.
Founder-Led Since 2000
Work with apparel manufacturing experience grounded in garment construction, direct accountability and practical production decisions from development through packing.
Flexible OEM and ODM
Bring a finished tech pack or an early concept; EDVORIN helps turn either starting point into a production-ready T-shirt standard.
Decoration Matched to Fabric
Printing, embroidery and wash details are coordinated with fabric, construction and artwork requirements to protect the intended finished look.
Sourcing in One Workflow
Fabric, trims, labels and packaging are coordinated alongside product development, helping reduce gaps between your approved specification and bulk order.
Sample-to-Bulk Control
Approved samples, recorded measurements, placement details and in-line checks create a clear reference for consistent production and future reorders.
T-Shirt Programs Built for Your Market
From core tees to coordinated teamwear and streetwear, EDVORIN develops each category into a documented, production-ready program.
Custom Hoodies
Develop custom hoodies with the fleece weight, fit block, hood construction, rib, drawcord, pockets and decoration method suited to your brand. Approved samples establish the standard for repeat bulk production across men’s and women’s programs.
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Pullover Sweatshirts
EDVORIN develops pullover sweatshirts around fabric weight, neckline, rib recovery, fit, seams and print or embroidery requirements. Specifications are documented from sample approval through bulk production for fashion, school and private-label programs.
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Sweatpants & Joggers
Create sweatpants and joggers with defined silhouettes, waistband construction, cuff options, pocket layouts, fabric weights and wash treatments. EDVORIN coordinates grading and finishing so matching bottoms remain consistent across repeat orders.
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Custom Shorts
Custom shorts are developed for casualwear, training, team or retail programs, with fabric, inseam, waistband, pockets, lining and decoration selected for the intended use. Size sets and production details are controlled against approved samples.
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Varsity & Baseball Jackets
Varsity and baseball jackets require coordinated body fabrics, sleeves, lining, rib, snaps, patches and embroidery. EDVORIN develops these components as one construction standard to protect the jacket’s fit, balance and visual identity in bulk.
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Custom T-Shirts
Build custom T-shirts around your target fit, fabric composition, weight, collar construction, stitching and decoration. EDVORIN supports branded retail, promotional and private-label T-shirt programs with clear measurement, artwork-placement and labeling specifications.
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Custom Polo Shirts
Custom polo shirts can be developed with piqué or jersey fabrics, collar and placket construction, cuffs, buttons, embroidery and color blocking. The production standard is tailored to uniform, corporate, school or branded merchandise requirements.
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Windbreaker Jackets
Windbreaker jackets are developed around shell weight, lining, closures, hood construction, ventilation, pockets and print or embroidery placement. EDVORIN coordinates functional details and size grading for branded outerwear and team programs.
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Quilted Jackets
Quilted jackets combine shell fabric, lining, insulation, quilting layout, hardware and finishing requirements. EDVORIN develops and samples these elements together, helping buyers approve warmth, bulk, fit and decoration before production begins.
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Bomber Jackets
Bomber jackets are built around shell selection, lining, rib trims, zipper or snap closures, pockets and decoration. EDVORIN records approved materials and construction details to maintain the intended shape and finish across bulk orders.
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Custom Shirts
Custom woven shirts are developed with fabric, collar, placket, cuffs, pocket details, fit and labeling aligned to the target market. Patterns, grading and sewing specifications are reviewed before production to support consistent private-label deliveries.
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Custom Jerseys
Custom jerseys can be developed for teams, schools, clubs and branded apparel programs with suitable fabrics, panel construction, color blocking, logos, names and numbers. EDVORIN manages decoration placement and size-set consistency from sample through bulk.
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Tank Tops
Tank tops are developed with the right fabric weight, neckline, armhole shape, binding, fit and decoration for active, casual or promotional use. Men’s and women’s proportions can be adjusted independently for the intended customer.
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Soccer Uniforms
Soccer uniforms are developed as coordinated jersey and short programs, with breathable materials, team colors, crests, player names, numbers and size grading specified for repeatable team delivery. Samples confirm fit and decoration before bulk production.
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Basketball Uniforms
Basketball uniforms are developed with appropriate fabric performance, jersey and short proportions, neck and armhole finishes, team colors, logos, names and numbers. EDVORIN organizes approved artwork and sizing standards for complete squad orders.
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Streetwear Collections
Streetwear collections bring together category-specific development for tees, hoodies, bottoms, outerwear and coordinated details. EDVORIN supports material sourcing, patterns, washes, decoration, trims, labels and packaging under one documented production workflow.
Get a QuoteFabric Options for Custom T-Shirt Programs
Combed Cotton Jersey
A smooth, breathable everyday jersey for retail basics, fashion tees and branded uniforms. Combed cotton provides a cleaner hand-feel and dependable print surface, with weight specified to suit the intended drape and durability.
Heavyweight Cotton Jersey
A substantial cotton knit for premium streetwear, oversized fits and structured graphic tees. Its heavier weight gives the garment a firmer drape and more pronounced hand-feel while supporting durable construction details.
Cotton Recycled Blend
A versatile blend for brands seeking a balanced casual T-shirt fabric with a considered material story. Cotton supports comfort and breathability, while recycled fiber content can be specified alongside target weight, color and finish.
Performance Polyester Knit
A lightweight, quick-drying option for training shirts, teamwear and active promotional programs. Polyester knit can be developed for breathability and moisture management, with fabric weight and surface selected to support decoration requirements.
Cotton Stretch Jersey
A flexible jersey for fitted silhouettes, women’s programs and active-inspired casualwear. Added stretch improves recovery and ease of movement, while the cotton-rich face retains a familiar soft hand and decoration-ready surface.
Decoration Methods for Custom T-Shirts
Screen Printing
A versatile ink-based process for bold logos, spot colors, and high-volume graphics. EDVORIN aligns ink, print placement, and fabric surface to achieve clean edges, reliable coverage, and durable visual impact.
Direct-to-Film Printing
DTF transfers detailed, full-color artwork onto compatible cotton, blends, and selected performance fabrics. It is suited to intricate graphics, gradients, and smaller design areas where sharp detail and flexible color reproduction matter.
Embroidery Application
Embroidery builds raised, textured branding with thread stitched directly into the garment or an applied patch. We review fabric weight, backing, stitch density, and placement to preserve a clean appearance and stable shape.
Sublimation Printing
Sublimation infuses color into compatible polyester fabrics for lightweight, breathable teamwear and performance T-shirts. It supports vibrant all-over graphics without adding a surface layer that can change the garment’s hand feel.
Garment Washing
Washing treatments create controlled softness, color character, or a lived-in finish for fashion and streetwear programs. Samples establish the intended effect, shrinkage, and appearance before the approved process moves into bulk production.
Finishing And Packing
Final finishing brings together thread trimming, pressing, measurement checks, labels, folding, and packaging. Each step is organized around the approved sample and buyer specifications so finished T-shirts arrive ready for your sales channel.
Trims That Complete Your Private-Label T-Shirts
Woven Labels
Custom woven main labels, size labels, and care labels give each T-shirt a clear brand signature. We coordinate placement, fold style, artwork, yarn color, and label specifications for consistent sewing across bulk production.
Neck Tapes
Branded or contrast neck tape reinforces the back-neck seam while adding a considered finish inside the garment. Match tape width, material, color, and printed detail to your fit, fabric weight, and brand direction.
Custom Hangtags
Hangtags create a polished point of sale presentation for fashion, wholesale, and private-label programs. EDVORIN can coordinate tag stock, shape, print details, string, fasteners, and attachment requirements with your packaging plan.
Drawcords and Tips
For hooded T-shirt or layered casualwear programs, custom drawcords and tipping details can reinforce a collection’s visual language. Select cord material, color, length, end finish, and placement to complement the approved garment construction.
Zippers and Pullers
Zippers and custom pullers support T-shirt-adjacent styles such as quarter-zips, zip tees, and lightweight layers. We align zipper type, tape color, puller shape, and placement with fabric behavior and the intended use.
Custom Packaging
Custom polybags, tissue, size stickers, carton marks, and packing inserts help your order arrive ready for retail, wholesale, or distribution. Packaging specifications are coordinated with labeling, folding, assortment, and final inspection requirements.
About EDVORIN
Founded in 2000 by Edvorin Zeng, EDVORIN was built from the production floor outward. We help fashion brands, streetwear labels, teams, and private-label buyers turn an early idea, sketch, reference garment, or complete tech pack into a clear, production-ready T-shirt standard.
As a custom T shirt manufacturer, we connect product development, fabric sourcing, patterns, sampling, printing, embroidery, washing, labeling, packaging, and quality control within one accountable workflow. Men’s and women’s programs are developed around the intended fit, proportions, materials, styling details, and performance needs rather than a universal specification.
What makes EDVORIN different is the discipline after sample approval. We document materials, measurements, artwork placement, trims, and revisions so bulk production has a reliable standard to follow. With flexible OEM, ODM, and private-label support and MOQs starting at 200 pieces per style, we build collections designed to repeat and grow.
How EDVORIN Protects Your Approved Standard
Technical Development That Resolves Details
EDVORIN turns a sketch, reference garment, or complete tech pack into production-ready specifications. Patterns, measurements, fit, construction, and grading are clarified before bulk work begins, helping fashion and teamwear buyers protect their intended silhouette across men’s and women’s programs.
- Pattern and measurement review
- Fit blocks tailored by market
- Construction details documented
- Men’s and women’s development
Materials and Decoration Work Together
A custom t shirt manufacturer must coordinate the base garment with the finish applied to it. EDVORIN aligns fabric weight, hand feel, trims, print or embroidery method, and wash treatment so each decision supports the design instead of creating avoidable production conflicts.
- Fabric and trim coordination
- Print and embroidery compatibility
- Wash effects assessed early
- Private-label finishing options
Approval Becomes a Production Standard
An approved sample is made useful when its decisions are recorded for the next stage. EDVORIN organizes measurement points, color references, artwork placement, labeling, and packaging requirements into a clear standard that production teams can follow and buyers can review.
- Approved sample reference
- Artwork placement measurements
- Color and trim specifications
- Labeling and packaging details
Control Continues Through Packing
EDVORIN’s MOQ starts at 200 pieces per style. EDVORIN uses the approved standard to guide in-line and final quality checks from cutting through packing. This sample-to-bulk approach helps identify variation while it can still be addressed and supports more dependable repeat orders from a 200-piece MOQ per style.
- In-line production checks
- Measurement and workmanship review
- Final inspection before packing
- Repeat-order consistency focus
Why Choose EDVORIN as Your Custom T Shirt Manufacturer
From product development through packing, EDVORIN keeps key production decisions connected, documented and accountable.
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Our Custom T-Shirt Manufacturing Process
A controlled path from specification review to packed order, built to keep approved standards visible at every production stage.
Review Specifications and Source
We review tech packs, reference garments, quantities and target use, then align fabric, trims, fit details and decoration requirements before development begins.
Develop and Approve Samples
Patterns, measurements, materials and artwork placement are tested in samples. Your approved sample becomes the physical and documented reference for bulk production.
Cut, Print and Prepare
Approved materials are checked, cut to confirmed patterns, and prepared for category-specific printing, embroidery, washing or other required decoration processes.
Sew and Inspect In-Line
Sewing follows the approved construction standard while in-line inspections check measurements, workmanship, decoration placement and material consistency before issues expand.
Final Check, Pack, Ship
Finished garments receive final quality checks against approved standards, then labels, folding, packaging and shipment preparation are coordinated for your order requirements.
Start Your Custom T-Shirt Program
Move from concept to a repeatable OEM T-shirt standard with one accountable development and production workflow.
Share Your Brief
Send a tech pack, reference garment, artwork, quantity and target timeline, or bring an early concept for EDVORIN to develop into clear specifications.
Confirm Materials and Quote
EDVORIN’s MOQ starts at 200 pieces per style. Review fabric, fit, construction, decoration, trims, packaging and MOQ options, then confirm a production quote aligned with your T-shirt program.
Approve Your Sample
Evaluate the developed sample for fit, fabric, color, artwork placement and finishing. Approved details become the documented standard for bulk production.
Launch Controlled Bulk Production
EDVORIN coordinates cutting, sewing, decoration, quality checks, labeling and packing against the approved standard, then prepares your finished order for delivery.
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Customer Results with a Custom T Shirt Manufacturer
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Custom T Shirt Manufacturer FAQs
Clear answers for buyers planning an OEM, ODM, or private-label T-shirt program with EDVORIN.
What is EDVORIN’s minimum order quantity?
Can EDVORIN make a sample before bulk production?
How long does custom T-shirt manufacturing take?
What do I need to send EDVORIN to get started?
Can EDVORIN develop private-label T-shirts for men and women?
What fabrics and decoration options are available for custom T-shirts?
How does EDVORIN protect artwork and product specifications?
How are payment and shipping handled for an OEM T-shirt order?
The Complete Custom T Shirt Manufacturer Buyer’s Guide
Use this practical framework to compare supplier capabilities, fabrics, decoration methods, quality controls, and costs—while avoiding sourcing mistakes that can compromise fit, timelines, margins, and repeat-order consistency.
1. What Is a Custom T Shirt Manufacturer?
EDVORIN’s MOQ starts at 200 pieces per style. A custom T-shirt manufacturer develops and produces garments to a buyer-approved specification rather than reselling a pre-made blank. A 200-piece MOQ is EDVORIN’s practical starting point. The working brief should define the style, fabric, fit, artwork, branding, quantity, target cost and delivery date before sampling.
Cut-and-sew means the factory controls the pattern, fabric, construction and garment dimensions; it suits brands, streetwear labels, teams and private-label programs needing a distinct product. Private label adds the buyer’s labels and packaging, while OEM builds an established specification and ODM contributes development options when the brief is incomplete.
Print-on-demand fits creators testing demand without holding stock, and a print shop fits events or organizations decorating supplied blank shirts. EDVORIN supports buyers who need a documented sample and specification set to guide repeat bulk orders.
2. How Custom T Shirt Manufacturing Evolved
1950s mass-market tees were largely standardized blanks, so buyers sourced volume first and added screen-printed graphics afterward. Screen printing made repeatable spot-color runs practical, but each artwork change required new screens and setup decisions.
1980s and 1990s globalized sourcing shifted procurement toward factory capability, landed cost, and private-label control. Buyers increasingly specified their own neck labels, care labels, hangtags, packaging, measurement charts, and approved samples rather than purchasing generic promotional stock.
2000s digital decoration, including DTG and DTF, made short runs, full-color artwork, and faster graphic revisions more feasible than screen-led workflows alone. A modern custom t shirt manufacturer is therefore expected to support smaller launches, multiple men’s and women’s fit blocks, fixed fabric and grading specifications for reorders, and traceable material documentation alongside branded finishing.
3. Types of Custom T Shirt Manufacturer Services
A custom t shirt manufacturer may decorate an existing blank or engineer a garment from pattern to packed order. Match the model to your design control, development time, and replenishment plan.
Blank Garment Customization
1 approved blank keeps fit and fabric decisions fixed; printing, embroidery, labels, or packaging add brand identity.
200-piece runs suit events, schools, and fast merchandise launches needing low development effort.
Cut-And-Sew OEM
EDVORIN’s MOQ starts at 200 pieces per style. 1 tech pack, measurement chart, and approved sample define custom fabric, pattern, grading, and construction.
200-piece MOQ programs suit fashion labels needing distinct fit and repeatable replenishment.
Private Label And ODM
1 private-label program applies your labels and packaging to a proven base; ODM starts from adaptable stock patterns.
200-piece orders fit buyers prioritizing speed over fully original development.
Performance And Bulk Production
100% polyester performance tees can require sport-specific fabric, sublimation, and controlled name-and-number files.
1,000-piece bulk orders suit clubs, distributors, and established brands; EDVORIN can develop both men’s and women’s programs.
4. Fabrics for Custom T Shirt Manufacturer Orders
160–180 GSM jersey suits lightweight promotional tees, while 220–300 GSM builds a denser streetwear silhouette. A custom t shirt manufacturer should approve fabric swatches and wash-tested shrinkage before sampling.
| Material | GSM | Best Use | Tradeoff | Decoration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton jersey | 160–200 | Promotional | Less opaque | Screen print |
| Combed cotton | 180–240 | Retail tees | Higher cost | DTG, screen |
| Cotton-poly | 180–220 | Uniforms | Synthetic hand | Screen, DTF |
| Polyester | 140–180 | Sports | Less natural feel | Sublimation |
| Heavy cotton | 240–300 | Streetwear | Warmer | Screen, embroidery |
Fiber And Knit Selection
100% cotton jersey is breathable and print-friendly; ring-spun or combed yarn gives a smoother, softer hand than open-end cotton.
Organic cotton or recycled blends support material-positioning goals, but color, availability, and lot consistency require early confirmation.
Performance And Stability
100% polyester wicks moisture and accepts dye sublimation, making it practical for teamwear and sports programs.
Cotton-poly blends reduce wrinkles and drying time, but polyester content can alter print hand feel and heat sensitivity.
5. Customization and Decoration Options
A custom t shirt manufacturer should match decoration to fiber content, artwork, quantity, and retail intent. EDVORIN records approved placements and branding details so samples can become repeatable bulk standards.
| Method | Color And Artwork | Hand Feel | Best Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screen print | Spot colors; separated art | Soft to ink-heavy | Repeat bulk runs |
| DTF | Full color; digital file | Noticeable transfer | Complex small runs |
| Sublimation | Full color; polyester art | No added layer | Performance jerseys |
| Embroidery | Limited thread colors | Raised texture | Logos and patches |
Print Method Selection
Screen printing suits spot-color artwork and repeat runs; each color typically needs its own screen. DTG handles detailed cotton graphics, while DTF supports full-color transfers across cotton, blends, and polyester.
Sublimation requires polyester and produces an embedded, zero-hand graphic. Heat transfer is practical for names, numbers, and short-run personalization.
Dimensional Brand Details
Embroidery adds raised texture and strong logo durability, but dense stitches can stiffen lightweight jersey. Appliqué creates a layered varsity look and needs seam-safe placement.
Woven labels, neck prints, and hangtags define the retail handoff. Specify label material, artwork size, attachment point, and care-content requirements before sampling.
Packaging Completes Presentation
Custom polybags, size stickers, folding boards, and cartons should reflect the sales channel. EDVORIN can coordinate labeling and packaging specifications alongside garment approval.
6. Construction Details That Signal Quality
A T-shirt’s value is often decided by small construction choices that become visible after laundering. A custom t shirt manufacturer needs written, measurable standards—not a reference photo alone.
Collar And Recovery
5% elastane collars generally recover better than all-cotton rib, but recovery should be assessed after wash testing. Specify rib composition, finished width, neck-tape material, and allowable neckline stretch.
1×1 and 2×1 rib are not interchangeable; approve handfeel, rebound, and color match under standard lighting.
Seams And Reinforcement
10–12 stitches per inch is a useful reference, but thread, seam type, and fabric weight must be specified together. Check shoulder tape, hem construction, side-seam versus tubular bodies, and bar-tacks at stress points.
2 shoulder seams should lie flat without roping; inspect them before and after laundering.
Fit And Bulk Control
±1–2 cm measurement tolerances should be set by point of measure and size. Include graded measurements, shrinkage limits, color standard, and wash method in the tech pack.
3 bulk cartons should be sampled across sizes and colors to compare measurements, shade variation, twist, and stitch consistency against the approved sample.
7. Choosing a Custom T Shirt Manufacturer
Supplier selection should be a production-control decision, not a catalog comparison. A capable custom T-shirt manufacturer documents the approved standard before bulk cutting.
Request Production Evidence
1 complete package should include a specification sheet, fabric swatch, size chart, sample photos, and written quotation.
2 relevant test records, such as colorfastness, should identify method, result, material, and date.
Verify Workflow And Visibility
1 approved sample should lock measurements, artwork placement, labels, and packaging before production.
2 named contacts should confirm revisions, capacity, inspection points, lead-time plan, and shipping handoff in writing.
Ask Buyer-Specific Questions
3 brand questions: Can this factory repeat the same fabric, fit block, and decoration next season?
4 organization questions: Can teams, schools, wholesalers, and private-label buyers control sizes, names, replenishment, and carton allocation?
8. Common Custom T Shirt Manufacturer Mistakes
Eight preventable decisions can turn an approved tee into a delayed, inconsistent order. Before a production order, convert each assumption into a written, reviewable specification.
Price Before Specification
1 unit-price quote is incomplete without fabric, GSM, stitch count, decoration, inspection, and Incoterms. Compare like-for-like quotations and award the order only after confirming the full cost scope.
Artwork And Fit Gaps
2 approvals are essential: approve press-ready artwork with Pantone references, placement measurements, and print-size limits, then approve a fit sample. Confirm shrinkage after wash and measurement tolerances for every critical point.
MOQ And Decoration Limits
200 pieces may be per style, color, size ratio, or decoration setup—not one combined total. Request a written MOQ breakdown and test whether screen-print colors, embroidery density, or transfer size suit the fabric.
Timing And Delivery Terms
7–14 days of revision time can be needed after sample feedback, depending on changes and material availability. Lock revision milestones, carton markings, folding, polybags, delivery date, shipping method, and Incoterms before bulk release.
9. Launching a T Shirt Brand Step by Step
EDVORIN’s MOQ starts at 200 pieces per style. Start with one buyer and one wear occasion; a 200-piece MOQ is easier to manage when the first collection has a clear price tier and channel. A custom t shirt manufacturer needs written approvals before scale, not verbal recollection.
Define The Product
One hero T-shirt is enough for a first drop: specify target customer, retail price, silhouette, and colorway. Clubs, schools, and corporate programs should instead lock roster counts, size ranges, delivery date, and branding rules.
Build The Specification
One concise tech pack should record fabric composition and GSM, measurement chart, grading, Pantone references, artwork size and placement, labels, and packaging. Submit print-ready vector artwork and identify any licensed marks before sampling.
Approve And Repeat
Two comparison quotes should use identical specifications, quantities, and Incoterms. Approve the prototype, then approve the pre-production sample; retain signed comments, inspection criteria, carton marks, and a reorder file for every revision.
10. Custom T Shirt Manufacturer Pricing and Costs
EDVORIN’s MOQ starts at 200 pieces per style. MOQ orders often carry higher unit costs because pattern setup, sample development, print screens and inspection are spread across fewer garments. Fabric composition and GSM, cut complexity, Pantone colors, print placements, labels, packaging and expedited production all change the quote; freight and import duties should be budgeted separately.
Ring-spun cotton at 180–220 GSM with one-color screen printing will generally cost less than heavyweight fabric, all-over artwork, multiple placements or varied DTF designs. EDVORIN needs the approved specification, destination and delivery date to issue actual pricing; this table is planning guidance, not an EDVORIN price list.
| Quantity tier | Major cost variables | Unit-cost direction | Lead-time consideration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 200–499 | Setup, samples, screens | Highest | Allow approval time |
| 500–999 | Fabric, print colors, trims | Declines | Standard production window |
| 1,000+ | Material booking, packing, freight | Lowest relative | Book materials early |
Ready to Start With a Custom T Shirt Manufacturer?
Send your tech pack, sketch, or reference garment to EDVORIN to begin sampling, confirm production details, and request pricing.