Manufacturing is a dream that many apparel businesses have. Often times they start off with blank relabeled t-shirts that they print their designs on, but it's just not the same as having a product specifically made for you! This is a costly endevor though since many factories have a minimum of several thousand pieces. Especially overseas, which also means you will have to deal with the headache of customs, freight shipping, and the hard to estimate costs that come with it. You also get that 'imported' haze that comes with working overseas. No matter how good the quality of your merchandise as soon as people see it is made in China many of them will associate it with low wage workers, and poor craftsmanship. (Even if it's not so!) Here's how to get your clothing manufactured in the United States with low minimums, and a smaller upfront investment! Read more [...]