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Color Palette

Find the perfect shade for your brand. Download our 2027 color guide for Apex and Forge.

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Embellishments

Make your apparel stand out with custom screen printing, embroidery, appliqués, and more.

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Finishing

From premium washes to specialty textures, we refine every detail for a polished look and feel.

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Packaging

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Frequently Asked Questions


Quick answers to common questions.
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What are your minimum order quantities?

Our program minimums are: 
• 4 graphics 
• 300 units per graphic 
• 150 units per colorway 
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What does a first run cost?

A typical first run is 2,500 units of a core Apex or Forge style at about $9.50 a unit, roughly $23,750 total, with design and development included. Unit pricing improves as your program grows. Pricing is FOB Laredo, TX, so shipping to Laredo is included in the unit price. See the full breakdown.

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What are your typical lead times?

We offer 30-, 60-, and 90-day delivery timelines based on your product requirements and production schedule. 
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How do you charge for design and development?

Design and development are included in your per-unit pricing. There are no hidden fees. 
If your production delivery is scheduled for more than 6 months from development, we will invoice separately for creative and development work. However, this amount is 100% credited back once production is invoiced. 
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Can I customize fits, fabrics, or product specs?

Absolutely. As a manufacturer, we can accommodate custom specifications. Note that customization may affect lead times, pricing, and minimums depending on complexity. 
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What embellishment options are available?

The sky’s the limit. We do screen printing, embroidery, appliqués, transfers and multimedia applications, plus an extensive range of specialty and novelty wash and dye treatments. If you can picture it, we can usually make it, and our design team will help you get there.

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Are your t-shirts pre-shrunk?

Yes. Our tees are pre-shrunk, so you should not see significant shrinkage after washing.

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What GSM are your t-shirts and hoodies?

Our core styles come in three weights:

• Apex: 150 GSM (4.3 oz), 30s combed ring-spun cotton, classic fit
• Forge: 200 GSM (6 oz), 20s combed ring-spun cotton, boxy fit
• Nomad Fleece Hoodie: 270 GSM (8 oz) midweight fleece

Apex is a soft, everyday tee. Forge is heavier and more structured. See all spec sheets.

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Do you make private label apparel with our own tags?

Yes. Every program is made under your brand, with custom labels, hang tags and retail-ready packaging. Nothing ships with our name on it.

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Can I get samples before I place an order?

Yes. Request a sample kit and we will send our core tees and fleece so you can feel the fabric, fit and print quality firsthand. Then we set up a quick call to plan your program.

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Do I need a tech pack to work with you?

No. Our design and development team builds the specs with you, from fabric and fit to trims and graphics. Design and development are included in your per-unit pricing.

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Can I mix men’s, women’s and youth styles in one program?

Yes. As long as each graphic meets 300 units and each colorway meets 150 units, you can split a graphic across men’s, women’s and youth styles.

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Why manufacture in Mexico instead of overseas?

Our factory in Lerma, Mexico sits much closer to U.S. customers than overseas production. Shorter transit is what makes our 30-, 60- and 90-day timelines possible, and our CTPAT certification helps your goods move through U.S. Customs smoothly.

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Should I use screen printing, DTG or DTF?

It depends on your artwork, fabric and quantities. We offer screen printing, embroidery, appliqués, transfers and specialty applications, and our team recommends the method that will look best and hold up wash after wash.

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What is the difference between garment dyed and piece dyed?

Piece-dyed fabric is dyed before it is cut and sewn, which gives you consistent, even color. Garment dyeing colors the finished piece, which creates a softer, lived-in look with natural variation. Our finishing team can recommend the right wash or dye treatment for the look you want.

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What certifications do you have?

Our production is Sedex SMETA audited and CTPAT certified. We source Better Cotton (BCI), track sustainability through the Higg Index, test inputs against our restricted substances list (PFAS-free), and inspect every order to AQL 2.5.

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Do you make outerwear?

No. We focus on knits: tees, long sleeves and fleece. That focus is how we keep quality high and pricing competitive.

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What is the difference between merch and a brand apparel program?

Merch is usually a logo printed on an off-the-shelf blank. A brand apparel program is product developed to your specs, from fabric and fit to graphics, labels and packaging, and made to sell at retail. That is what we build.

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What if I need fewer than 2,500 units a year?

Our programs start at 2,500 units a year. If you are not there yet, see our partner directory for trusted print-on-demand, small-batch and blank apparel options. When you are ready to grow, we are here.

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Not Quite Ready? Start Here.

Our programs start at 2,500 units a year. If you’re not there yet, these trusted names are a great place to begin. When you’re ready to grow, we’re here.


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Print on Demand (No Minimums)

Printful
Printing and embroidery made one at a time, shipped straight to your customers.
printful.com

Printify
A large print-on-demand network with a wide product catalog.
printify.com

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Small-Batch Tees for Teams & Events

Custom Ink
Custom tees and gear for groups, with no-minimum options on many styles.
customink.com

Real Thread
Soft, retail-quality screen printing for smaller runs.
realthread.com

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Order Fulfillment

ShipBob
Warehousing and fulfillment for growing ecommerce brands.
shipbob.com

ShipMonk
Fulfillment built for direct-to-consumer brands.
shipmonk.com

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Blank Apparel (Wholesale)

S&S Activewear
Wholesale blank tees, fleece and headwear from dozens of brands, ready for you to decorate. Business account required.
ssactivewear.com