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Guides for brands making small runs in the US
Plain, specific answers to the questions new brands ask before a first production run. Every factory example links to its listing and source.
Production basics
How to get 50 hoodies (or tees) made in the US
Two real routes to a first run of 50 US-made hoodies or tees: US-made blanks plus decoration, or cut-and-sew from your own pattern. Who takes 50, what to budget for, and the labeling rules.
4 min read →MinimumsWhat MOQ really means (and how to negotiate small runs)
MOQ can mean per style, per color, per size, or per order, and it can change by service. Real examples from US factories, why minimums exist, and fair ways to get a smaller run.
3 min read →ChecklistQuestions to ask a US factory before your first small run
A practical list of questions to ask a US cut-and-sew factory or sample room before a first small run: minimums, sample costs, lead times, deposits, quality, pattern ownership and labels.
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