Getting clothes manufactered?

[PowerPython]

I want to get some items of clothing made for my new company...but where do I get them made? I would want aprons, tshirts, bags and things like that... as well as some mugs, coasters etc. Where do I get htis stuff made? I would be ordering in mass. And eventually would open up a shop to sell all this stuff....where do I go to get it made? I have all the designs made & sketched out

[my_world]

Nah, since your location is probably in the UK, I would say find a local screen printing shop to do it, they are much cheaper and better. Just look up "Screen Print", "T-shirts" or "Silk Screening" in your phone book.

For mugs and coasters, I would say go for a promotional product company; maybe someone local.

A few money saving advice I can give you is
1) Make sure your graphic is print ready and be a vector art format, preferably

2) Order in the largest # you need, because the more you order, the cheaper it gets

3) For t-shirts, try and order in a single colored tees, lighter color t-shirts are cheaper than darker colored ones

4) The more color you have in your design for t-shirts, the more expensive it is

5) In the united states at least, you can find blank t-shirts or product supplier that allow you to register a wholesale account with a valid tax ID, not sure in UK but if you bring own blanks, the price also comes down.

I would love to help you but I live in the states and some of the stuff I said might be different for UK.... Good Luck.

[zoobie]

In our company, our stuff were made at cafepress.com.

[my_world]

Try CustomInk.com, they are much better than Cafepress.

[syia]

if you are trying finding good quality but with low price.. manufacturer.. i can help you..just email me at syiasweetcorn@gmail.com

[pandacrystal]

I totally agree with "My _World". Find someone local to do all the printings for you. That would be the best and easier way to get it done.

[yourhostingspot.com]

I'm in the states and do my own printing for apparel as well as for a few other companies. I don't charge very much if you would like to talk, we can work something out. PM me your phone number or skype. I have all the equipment.

[rejoice]

not sure why people would use cafepress for that sort of thing
i'd recommend a promotional merchandise company if you don't want to run around sorting it all out
otherwise go directly to the manufacturers/supppliers and decorators