T-Shirts
Custom T-Shirt Manufacturer
From 180gsm basics to 260gsm heavyweight streetwear tees — jersey, slub and organic cotton with the fit, neck rib and print quality your brand is judged on. Samples in 7 days, MOQ from 100 pieces.
MOQ
100 pcs
Sample
5–7 days
Bulk Lead
15–30 days
FOB Range
$2.50–6.50
Product Scope
Common Styles
These examples show common options for this category. We confirm the final style, fabric and specifications from your brief.
Classic Crewneck Tees
The foundation of every basics line. Neck rib width, collar recovery and side-seam vs tubular construction are confirmed before sampling.
- 180–220gsm combed cotton jersey
- Rib collar with reinforced shoulder tape
- Side-seamed for better fit retention
Heavyweight Tees
220–260gsm boxy tees for streetwear and premium merch. Fabric density and tight knitting give the structured drape buyers expect at $25+ retail.
- 220–260gsm compact-spun cotton
- Drop-shoulder and boxy blocks
- Double-needle hems throughout
Oversized & Drop-Shoulder
Graded from a reference garment with shoulder drop and body width locked in the pattern. Consistent oversized proportions across all sizes.
- Pattern built from your reference
- Wide rib collar, no sagging after wash
- Garment-dye and wash compatible
Polo Shirts
Pique and jersey polos with custom collars, plackets and buttons. Suitable for uniforms, golf programs and premium casual lines.
- 220gsm pique or single jersey
- Flat-knit collar and cuff options
- Custom buttons and placket details
Fabric Direction
Material and Handfeel
Swatches couriered for approval before pattern work begins.
Before Sampling
Details to Confirm Before Sampling
The four decisions that decide quality, cost and lead time — confirm them at quote stage, not after.
Fit and Block
Regular, boxy or oversized — send a reference tee or chest/length/shoulder measurements. Collar width and rib quality should be confirmed on the fit sample, as this is where cheap tees fail first.
Fabric Weight
180gsm, 220gsm and 260gsm are three different products. Weight, yarn count and knitting density together decide drape, opacity and print quality. We send swatch cards before pattern work.
Neck Rib & Shrinkage
Rib composition (1x1 cotton vs spandex-blend) and collar taping decide whether the neckline survives 20 washes. We pre-shrink fabric and test residual shrinkage on every lot.
Print Method
Screen print for volume and vibrancy, DTG for photorealistic small runs, puff or high-density for texture. Artwork format and color count change the price — send files early for accurate quoting.
Customization
Decoration and Finishing Options
Screen Print
Plastisol, water-based and discharge inks. Up to 8 colors with tight registration.
DTG Printing
Photorealistic prints with no color limit. Ideal for small runs and print-on-demand programs.
Puff & High-Density
Raised ink effects for streetwear graphics. Cure temperature controlled per fabric.
Embroidery
Left-chest logos and tonal embroidery. 3D puff available on heavyweight fabrics.
Garment Dye & Wash
Pigment dye, vintage and enzyme washes. Batch-to-batch color tolerance controlled.
Labels & Tags
Tear-away tags, printed neck labels and woven hem tags for retail-ready finishing.
Quality Control
Production Quality Checkpoints
AQL 2.5 inspection on every shipment. See our full QC process →
Measurements
Chest, body length, shoulder and sleeve checked per size against approved spec. Tolerance ±1cm; collar width ±0.3cm.
Fabric & Shrinkage
GSM verified per lot, residual shrinkage tested after 3 wash cycles, colorfastness to washing and rubbing graded 4+.
Print Quality
Registration, color matching to approved strike-off, adhesion tape test, and wash durability on printed panels.
Finishing
Loose thread check, needle detection, fold and pack to your size-ratio carton plan.
Common Questions
T-Shirts: Quote Questions
What is the MOQ for custom t-shirts?
MOQ is 100 pieces per style and color for custom production. Stock blank programs can start lower. Mixed sizes within a style count toward the same MOQ.
How much do custom t-shirts cost?
A 180gsm combed cotton tee runs $2.50–4.50 FOB; heavyweight 220gsm+ organic tees run $4.00–6.50. Decoration adds $0.40–2.00 per print position depending on method and colors.
Screen printing or DTG — which should I choose?
Screen printing wins above ~50 pieces with fewer than 6 colors: lower unit cost and better durability. DTG wins for photorealistic art, gradients and small runs. We quote both when artwork is ready.
Can I get samples before bulk production?
Yes — always. Fit sample in 5–7 days, then a pre-production sample with final fabric and decoration for approval. Bulk cutting starts only after your written approval.
Start Your T-Shirts Project
Send your design, tech pack or reference sample. We respond with a quote within 24 hours.
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