It sounds easy to create a t-shirt company. While designing a t-shirt doesn’t require professional design skills, it does involve technical skills. This blog will help you get your brand started, whether you want it to be your full-time venture or a side business.
1. Make a plan
Plan for your business and yourself. It will be easier to stay organized and reach your goals quickly by writing down and figuring out all the details of starting a tee-shirt company. Here are some things to plan:
- Your budget
- A timeline showing when you want your clothes to be released
- Who is your ideal customer?
2. Design a shirt concept
You have more than 20 options for t-shirt designs. Reduce your choices and choose one or two. Don’t overwhelm your customers or yourself.
You are not just selling t-shirts; you are also creating a brand. This is something to keep in mind as you design the t-shirts. Will you use boldly printed graphics? Or will it be simple text or embroidery? No matter which direction you choose, be consistent. Be consistent to establish brand recognition and a lasting brand aesthetic.
3. Make your T-Shirts
It’s now time to have some fun. Choose your shirt colors. If you don’t have the skills to create graphics but have an idea, there are a few options.
- Get the help of a manufacturing sewing company
- You can use an online service such as Printful
- Work with an artist from your area
4. Locate a T-shirt Supplier or Source
Due to the high demand for t-shirt manufacturing, you will usually find a local company to make your shirts. These can be found by doing a Google search for “t-shirt printing near you”.
If you are looking for something more professional and of higher quality, you might want to look into a fashion manufacturer like Canadian apparel manufacturers. Look at your budget before you start looking into the market for a manufacturer. You will need to decide if your shirt is going to be made in Canada or if it will come from abroad. Manufacturing is a matter of quality. High-quality clothing will only be produced by countries with strong and skilled garment industries. Make sure to specify the location where your manufacturer is located when you search.
Many manufacturing companies will post their policies and information online. These include minimum orders, pricing, materials, etc.
5. Get your clothing priced
Once you have established your source for t-shirts it is time to determine your price. Do not undersell yourself. Your t-shirts are a labor of love. Consider how much time and effort it took to design and manufacture your t-shirts, as well as the cost of printing them.
6. Make your online presence known
You must decide where to sell your clothes. To create an e-commerce website for your brand, you can use tools. These websites can be connected to your bank account and track your funds. They are also easy to set up. There are many themes available, but you can also add your logos and colors. These templates are easy to use and great for a new designer who is starting their first garment project.
It can be difficult to create your brand, but these steps will help you launch your first tee-shirt company.
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