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As the title suggests, it’s a questions asked a lot throughout the forum but they all get swamped with US based suggestions of LA apparel etc which although I’m sure are fantastic, isn’t really viable for the UK market with the shipping and import fees considered.

So I’m in the look out for best bang for your buck 400+gsm blank hoodies ideal for screen printing which don’t come with a price tag over £30 per unit… Any advice or opinions welcome let’s have a UK based open forum about where and what is available.

Happy to look at EU and China based suppliers, however looking to avoid the normal AWDis and Gildan etc… looking for more quality than they offer.

Hit me with any ideas or suggestions guys!

Designs locked in, roll out ready and in need of the best (in your opinion) blanks to get the ball rolling.

From past experiences I’ve heard Stanley/Stella do good quality blanks?

I am using alibaba for the first time, and I found some supplier, that is from turkey because that's the closest country for me and other are too expensive because of shipping.

However this company doesn't have any rating or at least I didn't find it, and they have transaction count 0, established 2018 and employee count 11-50 people, they sent me some photos from the manufacture and I also checked their instagram, but this all can be faked.

How can I be certain that I won't get scammed? Is there some insurance in alibaba? How does this work?

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LOCATED IN MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

Any advice on upcoming events that a streetwear stall would be sutible for? I have never done one before and have no clue where to find this information. I would love to see the publics reaction to my designs and gain some exposure.

I don’t plan on releasing any products until I build more traction, and the earliest I’d consider dropping anything is early spring.

For my first release, I’m looking at 2 tops (a hoodie in 5 colors and a bomber jacket in 1 Color), 1 pair of joggers in 1 color, 1 duffle bag, and an AirPod case design (compatible with all generations).

Im considering adding a combo pack which includes all except the bomber jacket for $20-$30 less than what it would normally cost for it all.

Hey everyone,
I am doing my draft designs right now for my clothing brand. I am confused whether to go with designing graphical tees but at the same time I feel my design is not good enough to compete in the market. Meanwhile, I am thinking to switch to simple minimalism based shirts with just one word. I have attached both my designs and would like honest reviews on it and suggestions to improve. I would like yall to specify which design is better and which path of clothing style I should go on with.

Thank you and have a good day

I couldnt upload the graphical tee shirt because it said the photo was deleted so I have attached links of the graphical tees below
https://ibb.co/1GqwxFW

https://ibb.co/Y2mvKvk

https://preview.redd.it/dtbzzkh72i7e1.png?width=686&format=png&auto=webp&s=79df13dbcc43824bcd51c910dbbbe11ec09b2542

My first proper drop, got it in the local skate shop. Going for basic and going to work into graphics.

https://preview.redd.it/5wov2ami9h7e1.png?width=920&format=png&auto=webp&s=d74a8429bd86267a5f32401a1c9fd19b89e79a27

just getting started and I came up with a few names lmk what you think works best. going to for a "don't give up on your dreams" mixed with streetwear.

https://preview.redd.it/4h0pepmbgg7e1.png?width=352&format=png&auto=webp&s=430a50921a622f628320bb048c29ea0a9df97366

https://preview.redd.it/i7e3bvwcgg7e1.png?width=1411&format=png&auto=webp&s=8fd9399de45b6d2be5209e302727aef801779d05