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7 Replies Last post: Dec 22, 2008 2:54 PM by ilyab0dner

Starting a clothing line

Jun 1, 2009 7:41 PM

Click to view Fractured01's profile Start-up Fractured01 1 posts since
Apr 8, 2009
Hello, my name is Tom, I have been working on starting my own clothing line now for 2.5 years. I have been to score, and my local SBA office. I took a class on building a business plan. I am an artist and have several designs that are ready to be applied to various styles of clothing. I do not with to use someone elses clothing to put my art on. I am looking for USA clothing manufacturers for he following items:

T-shirts
Jeans
Polos
Button-down shirts
thermal shirts
hoddies
hats
tanks
sunglasses

the manufacturers need to be local to the USA. I am not looking to waste my time with customs and laguage barriers. I need the manufacturers to be able to do runs of 500 - 1000 pieces. I am looking for unique styles that I feel it would be an insult to my art to place it on stuff from artical 1, american apparel, and other major premade products. I want to have input from square one of the design process.
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Click to view Ms_Boss's profile Mogul Ms_Boss 44 posts since
Feb 4, 2009
1. Re: Starting a clothing line Jun 1, 2009 8:49 PM
in response to: Fractured01
Hello Tom,

Try www. apparelsearch.com for USA manufacturers

Hope this helps

Deanna
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Click to view daveberk's profile Start-up daveberk 2 posts since
Aug 19, 2009
2. Re: Starting a clothing line Aug 19, 2009 11:39 PM
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Hi Tom:

We're looking at starting a clothing line too. Have you found any good manufacturing options for women's clothing?

Dave
dave.berk@hotmaill.com
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Click to view NGDCIndia's profile Professional NGDCIndia 5 posts since
Aug 18, 2009
3. Re: Starting a clothing line Aug 20, 2009 3:18 AM
in response to: Fractured01
Hello Tom,

We are a clothing manufactureres from India. we can help you in manufacturing all your goods at the expected quality and cheapest possible prices.

Pls note I will deliver in your doorsteps bearing all customs and Import charges without giving you any problems in languages too.

Try me as one option. I will help you by sure.

My mail Id is ngdcindia@gmail.com

Rgds,

Karthik.
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Click to view rymed2008's profile Professional rymed2008 4 posts since
Nov 24, 2008
4. Re: Starting a clothing line Sep 17, 2009 9:33 AM
in response to: Fractured01
Hi, Tom

Did you find any mnaufacturer yet if so can you give me advice, because I am trying to start a clothing line too...

sknoxhill@yahoo.com

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Click to view jimmybelt's profile Authority jimmybelt 15 posts since
Sep 1, 2009
5. Re: Starting a clothing line Sep 18, 2009 7:37 AM
in response to: Fractured01
We manufacture garments with good quality and at low price. Our main products include jacket/shirt/t-shirt/dress/trousers/skirt. We are one of the suppliers of QUIK SILVER and ROXY.
My email: alan@jsholly.com
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Click to view ShadowApparel's profile Start-up ShadowApparel 1 posts since
Sep 19, 2009
6. Re: Starting a clothing line Sep 19, 2009 12:04 PM
in response to: Fractured01
I have been running into the same problems for jeans at least but Bare Apparel seems to have good imprintables Lete me know what you find out it seems like we are all fighting the same battle I know I need lots of help with www.myspace.com/shadowapparel http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/hh58/kkksex1/fishyt.jpg
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Click to view wordperfect's profile Mogul wordperfect 45 posts since
Sep 13, 2009
7. Re: Starting a clothing line Sep 20, 2009 6:00 AM
in response to: Fractured01

Hello, I cannot offer much help to Tom or others who want to use US branded goods, but I can understand his comments on customs and language, and we all know there are other issues related to trade with Chinese factories and agents.

However, if you are thinking of sourcing offshore from China, but have concerns, worries or just questions, please drop me a line.

We are British managed, speak your language, well more or less :>) and can help you cut through many of the problems, we can "credit" check suppliers or agents and with family connections in the Rag Trade can maybe help with sourcing as well.

Dealing with China does not have to be a nightmare, there ARE many honest suppliers, you just need to be careful or do due diligence.

And the best part? It doesn't cost anything to ask us questions!


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Click to view ScreenPrint's profile Professional ScreenPrint 6 posts since
Sep 24, 2009
8. Re: Starting a clothing line Sep 24, 2009 10:14 PM
in response to: Fractured01
To learn how to decorate, and make money, go to www.ScreenPrintingBiz.com. good luck.
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Click to view jimmybelt's profile Authority jimmybelt 15 posts since
Sep 1, 2009
9. Re: Starting a clothing line Oct 14, 2009 10:56 AM
in response to: Fractured01
we manufacture great quality clothes in China, and can be small quantity from those just start a clothing line.
my email: alan@jsholly.com
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