How to start a clothing company - Latest Comments

Re: How has technology helped and hurt the t-shirt community?

Owen Osinde — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:17:56 -0000

word bro, i agree completely!

Re: How many shirts should I print?!

JJ — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 09:06:34 -0000

I'm trying to decide on a size breakdown for t-shirts. I see that in various places (including here) people recommend (for S M L XL) a 1 2 2 1 ratio. But what if I have a different cut for men and women. What would be the size division for men and what would be the size division for women? (assume I have the same amount of men and women).

Thanks!!!

Re: Custom packaging that won’t break the bank

Jacobjw7 — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:47:41 -0000

Thanks for the information!

Re: Fail Fast, it’s the quickest way to succeed

Jsinista — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 23:13:09 -0000

Sounds like some good advice. No point stressing on the bigger ideas if I can't even start the smaller ones properly. Thanks for the advice and sites, will keep you updated as to where I go with this, cheers.

Re: How has technology helped and hurt the t-shirt community?

Tajbiz — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 02:28:04 -0000

This is very true on both sides like the article says. But I think start up companies still need to have a lot of work ethic to succeed. I appreciate the honesty of the author. Way to keep it real.

Re: How has technology helped and hurt the t-shirt community?

Pedro Madriz — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:40:55 -0000

so efen true

Re: Fail Fast, it’s the quickest way to succeed

jonkruse — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:56:56 -0000

You have gotten way to caught up in a name.

There are big brands in skate and UFC you don't compete with them by being multiple things you compete with them by finding your niche in the marketplace. So you need to think smaller not broader.

Also the name really isn't that important it's what you make out of that name with branding.

No one can help you out if you are unwilling to go forward.
Find a designer on mintees.com and get a design made.

Find a screen printer and print it. Check out threadbird.com

You need to make the first steps now.

Re: Fail Fast, it’s the quickest way to succeed

Jsinista — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 01:32:41 -0000

Very interesting post and a good insight from someone who is actually in the game. Had a thought on a brand name a few years ago and thought how cool would it be if I could make it a brand that could be big someday. Personally, I think the brand name is very good compared to some popular ones. An issue is that the name can be targeted towards various genres ranging from your skate brands because of the design aspect to your casual type brands and could even be a hit with your UFC types simply because of the name and it's meaning. Now having the ability to take it into these different genres isn't a bad thing, but definitely something that would have to be introduced over time and in small doses as mentioned to see if the interest is their. In my head it sounds good, but in reality, it most likely is different.

I would love to start it off but I'm scared of failing simpy because I'm from a small city in Australia, not America. Like it mentioned, the only barrier is my ego. Also, where do I start? how do you know who or where the decent quality shirts are produced? Is it easy to communicate your thoughts to an individual so that they can come up with the design? This name started off as an internet nickname, which then would become a licence plate but didn't because I thought of the brand name idea and got paranoid that someone might actually steal it and have the guts to start it, simply because I think it's that good. Any helpful information would be appreciated, cheers.

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jaMarcus Creeks — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 00:05:32 -0000

I'm JaMarcus Creeks from Houston, Texas. I'm one of five creative guys that's inspired to lunch a klothing line for the young adults with good texture and a motivational fit. Us as a family Guerrilla Family 810 is enthused to network with people like you and others who are willing to shed more light on us to get this 810 Clothing brand off the ground. E-mail: marcuscreeks@yahoo.com

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jonkruse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:35:27 -0000

It is a clothing line...

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jonkruse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:34:53 -0000

Yes thats fine jack. People do this all the time

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jonkruse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:34:00 -0000

Usually isn't a huge price difference

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jonkruse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:33:20 -0000

It's one cost for screen setup then use the same screens on all the t-shirt sizes. So not that $6,880 price you mentioned.

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jonkruse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 22:31:38 -0000

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Re: Book Recommendations for Clothing Company Owners

jonkruse — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 00:39:15 -0000

Works now.

Re: Book Recommendations for Clothing Company Owners

A Superstars Essence — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:57:45 -0000

the link does not work

Re: Don’t start a clothing company

armyguest — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:59:05 -0000

I like this. There are too many so-so clothing companies, and also a lot of them do not seem to care about quality of products. It is scary to think about starting a business, not to mention a business based in a market that has soooo many large companies, that make all different kinds of products. But it is still something I would like to pursue, but i would not want to go in blind. So I will definitely be visiting this website more

Re: How I became one of the top online t-shirt companies by being a nice guy

armyguest — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 06:54:49 -0000

Great to know! thanks for the info!

Re: Don’t start a clothing company

Joshuagutierrez89 — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:47:46 -0000

i wanna start a compny i haveever since i was in 6th grade. i wanna get to know the business first and wanna get into a shop where i can see the process that goes with running ur own thread shop.. whats the best way to go about just getting a foot in the door.?

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

ne — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 14:17:21 -0000

HI
I find This very helpful, I am from egypt . I live in the US now. I finished my POA in cairo. I have lots of designs. my husband is willing to give me 10k to start with. but i don't know where to get my clothing custom made. I went to CHINA before but it was overweelming for me. and I couldn't trust the quallity. but the cost there was much much cheaper . I am designing a ladys clothing line. It is close to the one u can see in this link. if u can help me with some advice plz do.
Thanks
http://www.facebook.com/#!/Guz...

Re: Don’t start a clothing company

jonkruse — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:27:43 -0000

Enlighten us all with the correct information.

Of course you can get shirts done for cheaper. You can get a shit designer for $50 you can get a crappy screen printer for cheaper to. These prices are for if you want to compete with the best on design and product.

Re: Costs Of Starting A Clothing Brand (Revisited)

Marketing — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 04:26:33 -0000

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Re: Don’t start a clothing company

Rhettruss — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 23:23:37 -0000

your pricing examples are bogus!

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

jonkruse — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:03:12 -0000

Yeah you can have everything under the same brand but it all has to go together. It doesn't make much sense to have everything different and a wide variety of different customers. You have to go after your niche.

Re: Costs of starting a clothing company

Lickerishinc — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 14:13:38 -0000

Hey, Thank you for this article was very helpful! One question our brand is mixed my vision is toward clothing shoes jewelry candles and perfumes. My partner is looking at the adult toy line is it possible to have both under the same brand name?