Tee stock
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- hidden0
I've used Fruit of the Loom in the past (Super Premium). Good if you're on a budget and easy to source, but I'd recommend American Apparel for better quality.
- Nairn0
I've been happy with stock from Gildan & Hanes before.
Also, I think I used these guys a few years back..
http://www.continentalclothing.c…Whatever you do - try and get them without label, or be happy to pick the label out - most people probably couldn't tell the difference between the varying brands anyway.
- True. Picking the label out is a bloody nightmare.hidden
- horton0
manufacturers labels and a RN# etc are required by law to ship international, so if you're gonna pull that stuff out make sure you have a RN/CA/etc # and plan to replace teh label or print something.
- colab0
Stanfield's or Penman's
- horton0
oh i stand corrected.. Company Name can replace teh RN#... but i'm still pretty sure you are required to have Country of Origin and Content clearly marked.
- useful info:
http://www.t-shirtma…
horton - Interesting to know. Back when I sold tees, I didn't bother with any of this though. Not sure it's necessary at any 'normal' level.Nairn
- OZ labeling requirements, i'm sure most of the info would apply to international:
http://www.ocba.sa.g…
horton - http://www.ocba.sa.g…horton
- a sampling of US fines for improper labeling:
http://www.ftc.gov/o…
horton - Wow. I am fly by night.
Can't you just put "employ common sense, you dick?" on and treat people like adults?Nairn - How does this work for boutique-level companies? I'm not after an answer, just positing it.Nairn
- I guess this kind of thing's the logical product of a litigation culture?Nairn
- useful info:
- colab0
Scratch that. Penmans doesn't exist anymore and stanfields only makes undies. They used to do stock t's.
- Nairn0
I didn't mean "don't have any label" - just "remove crappy-brand label".
Personally, I really like the way Threadless (at least, used to) label theirs, with screen printed details. I always wanted to get a rubber stamp made up, and just print the Plastisol like that, all messy like. Maybe if I ever get back into that kind of shit again...
- blackspade0
the kind of tees skate labels use
- horton0
hate to say it but american apparel would be the safest/ easiest choice
- blackspade0
really? I wont to actually make a profit ;) and I imagine they harder to get hold of in the UK (maybe not?)
im sure there must be alternatives, a particular fruit of the loom fit or??
help
- try the shirts your own, sometimes you can see the brand. Also look on ebay for big stockMeeklo
- subliminal0
Yeah, I use American Apparel for all my stuff. It's kind of pricey, but I would recommend it.
I know Alternative Apparel and Anvil have some nice stuff too.
- horton0
i actually like FoL, specially teh 50/50's, but everyone poo-poo's them.
- kush0
american apparel is crap IMO. i prefer the cut of AAA shirts
- blackspade0
Fol? ok cool thanks guys, seems to be some suggestions on
http://www.t-shirtforums.com/shit site but
- blackspade0
ah fruit of loom!
- blackspade0
cool thanks for all this, im probably gonna screenprint care instructions etc on the inside of the tee. As far as I can research these tees are the best fits alstyle or AAA 1301 or 1701. see how I go ! thanks all
- matt310
Allstyle has actually bumped up their quality quite a bit - they are have a more fitted cut to them now and are alot cheaper than american apparel. i'd check them out.
- ges0
I use American Apparel - you can phone up and order wholesale if u in the UK - the contact details should be on the website... Thats what I did...
- Yea going for a cheaper option with the exact same fit!blackspade
- janne760
i think these tees are screenprinted well
- ********0
american apparel is junk. They're just a front for china. Go straight to the source and get some samples
- you gotta give more tips than that.. what's the source?********
- or do i just call china up?********
- you gotta give more tips than that.. what's the source?