Promotional Apparel
Event tees, giveaway merch, and branded apparel with fast turnarounds and budget-friendly pricing.
Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
Overview
Need branded merchandise for an event, campaign, or corporate giveaway? We produce promotional t-shirts, polos, caps, and bags with your logo at factory-direct prices. Fast sampling and production scheduling make us a dependable partner for deadline-driven promotional campaigns.
What's Included
- Event t-shirts, campaign merch, giveaway apparel
- Budget options through premium retail quality
- Fast production scheduling for deadlines
- Screen printing, DTF, and embroidery
- Bundled pricing for multi-item merch packs
- MOQ from 50 pieces per style
Every order also includes
Free consultation and costing • Pre-production sample approval • Private labeling (neck labels, hang tags) • Custom packaging options • Multi-stage quality control with photo reports • Worldwide shipping support
How brands order promotional apparel
Explore the manufacturing approach that fits your model:
Promotional Apparel — Specifications
What we can build, what it costs you in time, and where the minimums actually sit. Everything below is our standard offer — custom specs outside these ranges are quoted case by case.
Fabric & GSM tiers
GSM is grams per square metre — the single number that decides how the garment feels in hand. Mill tolerance is roughly ±5%.
| Weight | Construction | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| 140–160 GSM | Single jersey, carded | Budget event and giveaway tees at volume |
| 180 GSM | Single jersey, combed | The safe default — retail feel at promo pricing |
| 200–220 GSM | Combed jersey | Premium campaign merch people actually keep |
Customization options
All decoration is done in-house under the same AQL standard as the garment itself.
| Option | Detail | Minimum order |
|---|---|---|
| Screen printing | Plastisol, water-based, discharge, high-density | From 50 pcs — unit economics improve sharply above ~300/design |
| Puff print | Raised plastisol, single or multi-layer | From 50 pcs — screen setup per colour |
| DTG | Direct-to-garment, soft hand on 100% cotton | From 50 pcs — no setup, best for detailed artwork |
| DTF | Direct-to-film transfer, unlimited colours | From 50 pcs — no setup, works on blends |
| Sublimation | All-over print, polyester only | From 50 pcs — print becomes part of the fibre |
| Embroidery | Flat, 3D/puff, appliqué, woven patches | From 50 pcs — digitising included, file is yours |
| Custom woven labels | Neck, hem, and side labels; printed tagless necks | From 50 pcs — 10–14 days label lead time |
| Custom hang tags | Card, string, barcode/SKU, care and origin compliance | From 50 pcs |
| Garment dye & wash | Garment dye, acid wash, enzyme wash, stone wash | From 300 pcs per colour — dye-lot minimums apply |
| Custom packaging | Polybags, printed mailers, retail boxes, FBA-ready cartons | From 50 pcs |
MOQ & lead times
Minimum order quantity: 50 pieces per design. Timelines below are working-day estimates from a confirmed order; transit is additional and depends on your market.
| Stage | Timeline | What happens |
|---|---|---|
| Quotation | 24 hours | Itemized costing with fabric, decoration, and freight options |
| Tech pack & development | 3–5 working days | Only if you do not already have a production-ready spec |
| Sampling | 7–10 days | Development sample with photo and video review before you commit |
| Bulk production | 25–35 days | From approved sample and materials in-house to final AQL 2.5 inspection |
| Reorders | 3–6 weeks | Development is skipped — locked to your approved sample |
Need these figures against your own spec? Get a custom quote — itemized and back with you within 24 hours.
Fabric Weight Guide
GSM (grams per square metre) decides how your garment feels in hand. Tap a weight to compare — and if you’re unsure, order swatches before sampling.
Retail standard (160–190 GSM)
- How it feels
- The classic everyday tee weight — balanced structure and softness, opaque in most colors.
- Best for
- Core retail basics, brand merch you want worn weekly, polos
- Decoration note
- Takes every decoration method well — the safe all-rounder.
Full guide: GSM explained — choosing the right fabric weight
Decoration Compatibility
Which decoration methods shine on which fabrics — the matrix our print room quotes from. We’ll always confirm the best method for your specific artwork.
| Method | Cotton ≤190 GSM | Cotton 200+ GSM | CVC / blends | Polyester / performance | Fleece / terry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen printing | Best result | Best result | Works well | Works well | Works well |
| DTF transfer | Works well | Works well | Best result | Best result | Works well |
| DTG printing | Best result | Works well | Situational — ask us | Not recommended | Situational — ask us |
| Embroidery | Situational — ask us | Best result | Works well | Works well | Best result |
| Sublimation | Not recommended | Not recommended | Situational — ask us | Best result | Not recommended |
| Puff / high-density | Situational — ask us | Best result | Works well | Situational — ask us | Best result |
Deep dive: Screen print vs DTF vs DTG — a brand owner’s guide
MOQ & Indicative Pricing Tiers
Undecorated baseline, FOB Bangladesh. Decoration typically adds $0.30–$1.50 per piece depending on method and coverage. Your itemized quote replaces every number here.
| Quantity | Event tees & merch |
|---|---|
| 50 pcs | $3.15 – $7.50 /pc |
| 100 pcs | $2.90 – $6.90 /pc |
| 250 pcs | $2.65 – $6.30 /pc |
| 500 pcs | $2.50 – $6.00 /pc |
| 1,000+ pcs | $2.25 – $5.40 /pc |
Feel the Fabric Before You Commit
Order a fabric swatch pack for this category — real fabric cuttings across weights and finishes, delivered to your door. $15–25, Courier cost included for most destinations; fully credited back on your first bulk order.
School Program Pack
Uniform polos + PE kits + event tees + crested totes
Full size runs from early years to adult, needle-detection screening on every piece, and year-over-year color matching for repeat intakes.
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Custom T-Shirts
Premium knit t-shirts in every weight, fit, and fabric blend — from basic promo tees to heavyweight streetwear blanks.
Tote Bags & Caps
Canvas totes, drawstring bags, baseball caps, and bucket hats to complete your merch line.
Polo Shirts
Classic and performance polos in piqué, jersey, and technical knits for corporate, uniform, and retail programs.
Promotional Apparel — Styles & Finishes
A selection of fabrics, washes, fits, and finishes from our production floor. Every piece is made to your specification — these are examples of what’s possible.
Planning a first run? The Private Label Starter Pack collects the MOQ table, indicative pricing, fabric options, and a blank tech pack template in one PDF.
Promotional Apparel — Frequently Asked Questions
How fast can promotional apparel be produced?
For a straightforward printed tee on a stock-weight fabric, production runs 25–35 days from artwork approval, plus transit. If your event date is closer than that, tell us the date first — we will tell you honestly whether it is reachable rather than discover it three weeks in.
What is the cheapest way to run event merch?
A 140–160 GSM carded jersey tee with a one- or two-colour screen print at 300+ pieces per design is the lowest cost per unit. Below 300, DTF removes the screen setup and usually lands cheaper overall despite the higher per-piece rate.
Can you bundle multiple merch items into one order?
Yes — tees, polos, caps, and totes on one PO, produced together and shipped as one consolidated consignment. That is normally cheaper than sourcing each item separately, because freight and documentation are shared.
What is the MOQ for promotional apparel?
50 pieces per design. For multi-item merch packs, each item is its own design, so a four-item pack means four minimums.
More answers in our full buyer FAQ.
Where promotional apparel ship best
Duty position, freight mode, and spec preferences differ by market — here's what buyers in each one order.
- United StatesEvent and campaign merch with deadline scheduling
- AustraliaEvent and club merch with fast scheduling
- United Arab EmiratesExpo, conference, and campaign merch on tight deadlines
- Saudi ArabiaEvent, campaign, and giga-project merch on deadline
- ThailandSpirit wear, sports-day, and end-of-year event kit
Ready to talk it through?
Send a tech pack, a sketch, or just a reference photo and we'll come back with itemised pricing within 24 hours. Minimum order is from 50 pieces per style.
Ready to Start Your Production?
Get an itemized, factory-direct quote within 24 hours — fabric options, decoration costs, timelines, and shipping, all priced out.
Sample fees credited back in full on bulk orders • No commitment required
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