Buyer Guides

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Guides for brands, clubs and distributors starting a sportswear line, sourcing a teamwear factory or ordering custom kits for the first time.

Buyer Guide

How To Choose A Sportswear Manufacturer

Eight questions to ask before you commit to a factory, from minimum order quantities to sample turnaround.

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Teamwear

What Is A Teamwear Factory? Full Package Explained

What full package or OEM production actually includes, and why it matters for clubs ordering a full kit program.

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Printing

Sublimation vs Screen Printing For Team Jerseys

Which method fits your design, budget and durability needs, explained plainly with real production examples.

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Start A Brand

How To Start A Sportswear Brand In 2026: Step By Step

Seven steps from idea to first order, including how to pick a niche, write a tech pack and find a factory.

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Tech Pack

What Is A Tech Pack? What To Send A Sportswear Manufacturer

What a tech pack contains and how to prepare one so your factory gets your sample right the first time.

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Private Label

Private Label Vs White Label Sportswear: Which Is Right For You?

The difference between private label and white label sportswear, and which model suits your brand.

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MOQ

Minimum Order Quantity For Custom Teamwear: What 50 Pieces Means

Why factories set minimums, how 50 pieces works for a club or brand, and ways to keep your first order small.

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Sourcing

Why Sialkot Is A Global Hub For Sportswear And Sports Goods

What makes Sialkot a respected centre for sports goods, and why brands source teamwear and sportswear there.

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Uniforms

Custom Baseball And Football Uniforms: How To Order From A Factory

Fabrics, fit, names and numbers, and what to send a factory when you order custom baseball or football uniforms.

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Fabrics

Sportswear Fabrics Explained: Polyester, Mesh, Spandex And Fleece

Which fabric suits which garment, from moisture wicking polyester to micro mesh, spandex and fleece.

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