Plain-language playbooks on fabric…
Nineteen practical guides in three tracks…
When 1-pc MOQ applies (blank-base / POD), real minimums for custom-decorated apparel, small-batch production for startup brands, and how to plan your first order.
Read guide HoodieBlank-base, private label and decorated hoodies — real MOQ, price tiers and how our 4,000-pc/day line keeps delivery fast.
Read guide TimelineFrom artwork to bulk: tech pack, proto sample, pre-production sample and mass production — days per stage and what you approve at each step.
Read guide ProcessThe stage-by-stage path from tech pack to bulk-ready — proto, fit, pre-production and size-set, and what you approve at each gate.
Read guide QualityWhat to expect from a real QC process — inspection points, sampling standards, common defects and how SILAMON keeps pass rate above 99%.
Read guide AQLAQL 1.0 / 2.5 / 4.0 explained, sample-size plans and how a knitwear factory holds pass rate above 99%.
Read guide ModelsThe difference between OEM, ODM and white label, which fits your brand stage, and how each changes MOQ and lead time.
Read guide VetFive due-diligence steps, a red-flag checklist and which certificates to verify before you pay a deposit.
Read guide CompareConstruction and cost differences between a hoodie and a crewneck sweatshirt…
Read guideCotton, polyester, blends, french terry, fleece, jersey and rib — their traits and which silhouettes each suits best.
Read guide GSMWhat GSM means, recommended weight ranges per product, and how weight changes hand-feel, drape, warmth and cost.
Read guide TrimsZippers, rib, drawcords, tapes, buttons, lining, wash labels and hangtags — how to choose them and how they affect quality and cost.
Read guide ActiveHow to source an activewear line from a knitwear factory — fabrics, moisture management and MOQ for a first run.
Read guide ExportIncoterms, HS codes, customs documents and how to keep a shipment compliant for EU/US buyers.
Read guide EcoOEKO-TEX, GRS recycled claims, low-impact fabrics and how a compliant factory meets EU/US eco rules.
Read guideScreen print vs DTG vs heat transfer vs sublimation — look, cost per piece, MOQ and durability, and when to use which.
Read guide EmbroideryFlat, 3D puff and appliqué embroidery — cost, MOQ, stitch limits, fabric suitability and artwork prep.
Read guide ArtworkFile requirements for print and embroidery — vector vs raster, resolution, color mode, minimum size and bleed.
Read guide PODPrint-on-demand vs screen print, DTG vs DTF, and how 1-piece custom tees actually get made.
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