r/ClothingStartups
Got quoted $180 USD for a sample of a cotton singlet, is that reasonable?
Basically the title, looking at starting (or just designing for myself) some cotton singlets but not sure if that price is getting shafted, would appreciate some guidance!
u/Anthonywantsnoosnoo — 22 hours ago
Chaos Theory drop soon…
My clothing brands first upcoming drop, any feedback appreciated :)
u/Vinomouspiro — 1 day ago
Samples for my brand just arrived,what ya’ll think
u/Sad_Fisherman8874 — 1 day ago
Brandnew
Hi everyone,
I am in the process of launching a new brand of professional medical scrubs and hospital uniforms. I am looking to partner with a reliable manufacturer or a professional sourcing agent who has experience in the medical textile industry (specifically high-quality scrubs, lab coats, and healthcare apparel).
What I am looking for:
Quality: Fabrics suitable for intensive daily hospital use (durable, easy-care, colorfast).
Production: Capability to handle custom designs and branding (labeling/embroidery).
Experience: A partner who understands technical specs (GSM, fiber composition, stretch fabrics) and can handle the export process to Europe.
Long-term cooperation: I am looking to build a brand, not just a one-time purchase. I need a partner capable of scaling production as the business grows.
If you are a manufacturer or an agent with a proven track record in this niche, please send me a DM with your portfolio, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and a brief description of your services.
Serious inquiries only. Thank you!
u/Queasy-Accountant833 — 1 day ago
Manufacture
I live in the Chicago land area. I’m looking to have a few pieces designed for my brand . So basically what I’m asking is who in the Chicago land area or anywhere in the USA . That you can do hands on in person tech packs. In person in real time creating your design?
u/Unlikely_Bluejay2794 — 1 day ago
Manufacturers
For those of you who have the issue of finding quality manufacturers what have you done to solve the issue so far or what workarounds do you have.
u/vBusiness — 1 day ago
Looking for a co-founder to build a fashion brand with global vision.
Guys, is anyone here looking to build a premium clothing brand with a vision to grow beyond the local market and eventually scale globally? Someone who has a keen eye for what's cooking in the fashion world. It would be better if someone is from a tech background or corporate professional who's interested in starting a fashion business. Well, I already know the fact that the market is saturated, but I have identified a gap that is still largely unorganized. I'll only reveal my plans and strategies once I find the right match.
u/Imaginary_Risk_4942 — 2 days ago
A few things me and my partner just recently finished making :)
Reach out on Instagram with any questions @creatives_by_be
u/VisualOriginal1445 — 3 days ago
Feedback on a quiet luxury faith-based streetwear tee — premium or too much?
I’m developing a men’s clothing brand. The direction is quiet luxury / premium streetwear with subtle faith-based meaning, not obvious Christian graphics.
This is a second design I’m considering for the first collection.
The concept is inspired by 2 Corinthians 4:16:
“Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.”
The idea is mortality → renewal. The withering leaves represent the temporary body, while the new growth represents inner renewal.
I’m trying to avoid the usual Christian apparel look — no giant crosses, praying hands, cheesy slogans, etc.
I’d appreciate honest critique:
Does this look premium, or like typical merch?
Does the design communicate renewal, or just look like a floral graphic?
Is the back too busy?
Would you actually wear this?
What would you change if this were your brand?
Please be brutally honest. I’m looking for criticism, not compliments.
u/Remarkable_Ad7306 — 3 days ago
Icy blue Mandala special style T-Shirt
u/FullSpectrumDyes — 3 days ago
Desperate For Feedback On Sketches For My Hero Product
i know its only a shitty sketch from kleki paint and an image off of ralph lauren tees but i need to get this damn design down AND i cant even figure out my logo which i know is TERRIBLE but i need to find out this damn desgin.
u/Mean-Feedback9161 — 3 days ago
I built this clothing mockup tool while working on my own clothing brand
I'm currently planning to start my own clothing brand, and one thing I needed was a quick way to visualize my designs on actual garments before getting anything produced.
I have some experience designing with tools like Figma and Canva, so creating a basic clothing mockup isn't really difficult. The problem is that most mockup templates I've tried still look pretty flat. A lot of the time, it just feels like the artwork was pasted on top of the shirt. So I decided to build my own tool.
The tool is pretty simple. I can choose a garment (short/long sleeve tee or short/long sleeve shirt), upload my artwork, then drag, resize, rotate, and position it directly on the garment.
The main thing I wanted to improve was how the artwork interacts with the clothing. Instead of staying completely flat, the design follows the garment's folds, wrinkles, and shading as I move it around.
Though sometimes the result can still feel like a mockup rather than an actual manufactured garment. So I added a Define in Studio option.
I can send the mockup I just created into Studio, or upload my own flat/vector garment design. From there, AI generates a more realistic version with fabric texture, folds, and depth while trying to preserve the original artwork and its placement. After that, there's also an optional step where I can generate a model wearing the same garment.
So the workflow is basically:
artwork -> garment mockup -> realistic garment -> model photo
or
upload vector/flat mockup -> realistic garment -> model photo
Right now, everything is still running locally. I'm also keeping the AI generation usage pretty small, so I haven't deployed it publicly yet.
I'm curious whether this would actually be useful for other people doing POD or building their own clothing brands. Would you use something like this for your designs or products? let me know if you guys interested, I'd love to put it online and let others try it.
u/Future-Gap5118 — 2 days ago
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Anyone wants to build a startup together? Job Market sucks rn
So, I think I’ve officially given up on applying for jobs.
Three years of product design experience, a Master’s from a top 10 QS-ranked university, and somehow I still can’t find a job that fits what I’m looking for. At this point, the universe is basically saying: “Girl, just build your own thing.”
And honestly… maybe it’s time.
I’ve always wanted to start a fashion brand of my own. Yes, it sounds very girly. Yes, I’ve probably romanticised it way too much. And yes, I still genuinely think it could work.
Idk we could brainstorm together.
So… does anyone want to build a ridiculously fun, slightly chaotic, design-obsessed startup with me?
LOL. Asking for a friend. (The friend is me.) 🫠
u/Altruistic_Creme7807 — 4 days ago
URGENT!! LEAVING FOR A TRIP SOON😭
I really really need a customized crochet top, suggest any insta store/ brand that can do it for me in 10-15 days
u/babylimejuice — 2 days ago
I need some assistance on where to get a tech pack made
So I assume there are posts daily about tech packs but on each post all I can find is people trying to sell themselves or sell an ai site. I am looking to develop a tracksuit jacket, light material nothing too crazy design wise, and at some point I will look into matching joggers. Does anyone know where I can get a good tech pack made and a rough price guide, this is a small start up clothing brand and I am more experimenting and giving this a try so ideally don't want to pay £1000 for a tech pack.
Any advice appreciated.
u/OldLetterhead4404 — 3 days ago
Quality Clothing eCommerce Print on Demand service
I want to start small. With a limited edition drop to test interest, problem solve and grow things from there.
I work in marketing and eCommerce so understand how things work broadly. What I want is to create a design for a t-shirt, create a website, and then market it. I don’t want to handle the goods.
I want to create a quality product and work on the actual spec with the manufacturer. I then want to drive sales through my own website. Not Etsy etc.
I basically need a Print on Demand company that integrates with shopify store, who will help me develop my specific design and can make to order and distributed from there. But to a high standard.
Has anyone else done this? Which provider did you use?
u/tyler111111122 — 3 days ago
Launch Your Own Merch Brand with Zero Investment & 100% Profit Control — No Targets, Just Pure Earnings.
Hey! I'm expanding my custom apparel brand, Ollin, and looking for partners to take orders locally.
Zero investment needed-you just get the orders from your friends, family, or network, set your own selling price, and keep 100% of the profit above our low base price (e.g., sell a ₹499 tee for ₹799, keep ₹300).
We handle all the printing, packing, and Pan-India delivery for you.
Also there's no goal or target or contract etc, it's more like if you have order that's great and if you don't that's fine.
Let me know if you'd be interested in earning some extra income on your own time!
u/vruuushabh — 3 days ago