How can I manufacture an original t-shirt?

Question

I'm trying to start an apparel/t-shirt business online and want to do it the right way. Alot of people screen print their designs on any old plain t-shirts, but that's whack. I want to be able to choose my own material (like cotton, acrylic, henley, etc), the fit (loose, tapered, etc), the application (screen printing, embroidery, patches, etc) and tag (though it will probably be S/P'd on the inside as well). I know there's probably not one single place I could go to where that can all come together, but I'm curious to know how many stops I'd have to make and get a ballpark of how much I'd have to spend. Who do you go to with the material you want and say "Here, these are the measurements." and how do companies get their own custom tags? It's kind of backwards that this is the last information I need to get going. Can anyone knowledgable offer me help? If so, please, be as specific as possible. Thank you! - RMM

Answer 1

Have you visit www.alibaba.com? It's a great b2b website in the world (proven by Forbes).

It is used by over 2 millions members all over the world. You can join in as a free member first. Then post your inquiry. I am sure you'll make one-stop-shopping for your business needs.

Answer 2

This doesn't actually cover much of what you're asking, but cafepress.com is a great place to start your business. You can get the designs out there, they make the product on demand, they have lots of options, and you start getting your name known. You can likely get your own tags made through a sewing store (or a tailor may be able to point you in the right direction).

Answer 3

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