Custom TShirt With Picture Manufacturing From 100 Units

Everyday And Fitted Tees

150–180 GSM ring-spun cotton crewnecks suit broad unisex retail, staff merchandise, and promotional runs; their regular body and moderate sleeve work with most screen prints and transfers. 140–170 GSM fitted fashion tees target slimmer or womenswear-led assortments. Specify chest, waist, length, and stretch recovery early because large front pictures can distort across a shaped body.

Oversized And Heavyweight Tees

220–280 GSM oversized streetwear tees use dropped shoulders, longer sleeves, and a wider chest for graphic-led capsules. Large back prints, puff effects, and chest logos read well on the flatter, heavier surface. 240–320 GSM heavyweight premium tees suit elevated basics and higher-ticket merch. Buyers should approve neck-rib recovery and garment weight alongside artwork, especially for dense plastisol coverage.

Washed And Performance Blends

180–240 GSM washed or vintage tees support band, skate, and heritage styling. Enzyme, acid, or garment-dye finishes change shade and print character, so approve the final wash sample rather than an unwashed strike-off. 140–180 GSM performance or blended tees suit active, travel, and uniform programs. Polyester-cotton, modal, or stretch blends need decoration testing because dye migration, heat sensitivity, and drape differ from cotton.

Fiber And Hand Feel

100% cotton provides a natural hand and broad screen-print compatibility; allow controlled shrinkage testing before bulk approval. Combed ring-spun cotton removes shorter fibers for a smoother, softer face, improving fine photographic DTG or DTF detail. Organic cotton supports a considered material story but typically adds cost and needs traceable certification review.

Blend And Recycled Choices

CVC fabrics contain more cotton than polyester, balancing a cotton-forward hand with improved dimensional stability. Cotton-poly blends dry faster and can reduce shrinkage, but polyester content may require dye-migration precautions for heat-applied graphics. Recycled cotton or recycled polyester blends fit circular-material programs, yet fiber variation makes pre-production wash testing essential. Confirm opacity, pilling, colorfastness, and print adhesion on the actual bulk-lot fabric.

Weight, Opacity, And End Use

200 GSM and above improves white-tee opacity and supports oversized streetwear proportions. Heavier jersey costs more in fabric, freight, and drying time, but usually feels more durable after repeated laundering. 3 wash cycles on approved samples should check shrinkage, twisting, cracking, and color change before production. JUNSHEEN can source swatches and sample garments so brands can match hand feel, artwork method, and target price.

Match Method To Artwork

Full-color photographs favor DTG or DTF because they reproduce gradients without separate spot-color screens. DTG prints best on cotton-rich light or dark jersey; DTF transfers onto cotton, blends, and many synthetics but leaves a more perceptible film.

Plan Screens And Files

One-color through 6-color screen prints need clean vector artwork or separated spot colors, with halftones used for tonal images. Simplify tiny text, soft shadows, and photographic detail when screens, puff ink, foil, metallic ink, or discharge are specified.

• Supply 300 dpi artwork at print size
• Provide Pantone references for spot colors
• Keep fine lines above practical screen tolerance

Choose By Launch Volume

Around 100 units per style and color, DTF or DTG can reduce setup exposure for complex art and short runs. Screen printing becomes stronger as repeat volume rises, while embroidery works best as a small chest, sleeve, or patch accent rather than a full photo.

Fabric And Seam Control

24/1 or 30/1 ring-spun cotton should show even knit density, no barre lines and stable weight across rolls. Incoming checks compare shade, width, skew and fabric defects before cutting. 8–10 stitches per inch on joined seams is a practical baseline for secure construction without puckering. Side seams must track straight from underarm to hem, with matched panels and balanced overlock tension.

• Check knit for holes, streaks and uneven GSM
• Match side seams, hem turns and sleeve pitch
• Use consistent thread tension at high-stress joins

Collar And Shrinkage Stability

1×1 rib collars need adequate recovery after repeated stretching; a wavy neckline or exposed shoulder seam signals weak assembly. Shoulder-to-shoulder taping stabilizes the neck and reduces distortion during wear. 3–5% dimensional change after agreed wash testing is a common target, but the approved specification controls acceptance. Compaction, fabric relaxation and wash method must be confirmed before bulk cutting.

• Test collar recovery after stretch cycles
• Measure body length and chest after washing
• Record approved wash method and drying condition

Print Approval And Inspection

0.5–1.0 cm measurement tolerances are typical for key T-shirt points, depending on size and construction. A fit sample confirms balance and grading; a sealed pre-production sample fixes fabric, measurements, artwork placement and workmanship. Pantone-referenced artwork requires clean registration, complete ink coverage and curing suited to the ink system. Wash tests should check cracking, peeling, color change and print hand before production release.

• Approve artwork position from neckline and center front
• Verify curing through wash and stretch testing
• Inspect measurements, seams and packed goods against the approved sample

Confirm Factory Scope

A cut-and-sew manufacturer controls pattern, grading, fabric sourcing, sewing, decoration, inspection, and packing; a print broker commonly buys blanks and outsources printing. Ask for factory-address verification, production-floor photos, equipment lists, and the team responsible for sampling. 200-worker factories with 80,000-plus monthly capacity can support repeats, but capacity is not available capacity. Request the proposed production window, export markets served, and named contact for technical approvals.

• Who owns patterns and graded size sets?
• Which processes stay in-house?
• Who books freight and prepares export documents?

Test MOQ And Sampling

100 units per style and color is a practical starting point for a capsule, while custom fabric knitting, garment dye, or several print placements can raise the true MOQ. Get a written MOQ by fabric, color, size range, and decoration method. 1 approved pre-production sample should match bulk fabric, Pantone references, placement measurements, wash method, labels, and packing. Ask what changes trigger a resample and how sample approval affects the bulk lead time.

Audit Controls Before Deposit

4 checkpoints—fabric receipt, in-line sewing, measurement and decoration inspection, then packed-goods review—provide stronger evidence than a generic quality promise. Request the measurement tolerance, AQL standard if used, defect-report format, and corrective-action procedure. OEKO-TEX, GOTS, WRAP, and BSCI documentation applies only where the specific mill or facility is certified. Ask for current scope documents, material traceability, artwork preflight proof, payment milestones, and final-shipment release terms.

• What file format and DPI are required?
• What are standard sampling and bulk lead times?
• Which compliance documents cover this order?

Match Fabric To Decoration

160–220 GSM ring-spun jersey suits most screen prints and DTG; choose the method after confirming fiber content, color, texture, and wash target. 100-unit MOQ does not automatically include every effect. Confirm screen count, print size, placement, specialty inks, labels, and packaging separately before approving the quotation.

• Approve fabric swatches before print testing
• Specify print dimensions and placements
• List chargeable trims and finishing separately

Control Artwork And Color

300 DPI artwork at final print size is the practical baseline; small web images enlarge into soft edges and visible pixelation. Pantone references, ICC-aware files, and a physical strike-off reduce color disputes. RGB screens can display brighter colors than CMYK, pigment, or plastisol production.

• Send vector logos where possible
• State Pantone codes for critical colors
• Approve a print strike-off before bulk

Approve Wearable Production Details

1 washed sample can expose shrinkage, torque, print cracking, or shade change that an unwashed approval misses. Wash-test the agreed garment and record tolerances before releasing bulk. XS–3XL ratios must follow actual demand, not equal splits. Confirm graded measurements, labels, care content, hangtags, polybags, carton marks, and pack ratios in the purchase order.

• Wash and measure the approved sample
• Confirm sales-led size ratios
• Proofread labels and carton artwork

Compare Total Landed Risk

2 quotes with similar unit prices can carry very different exposure in fabric weight, inspection level, reprint allowance, freight terms, and communication speed. A low quote that omits these items can force a costly correction after production starts. JUNSHEEN can review feasibility from a tech pack, reference, or concept, then separate development, decoration, trims, and bulk requirements. Use that breakdown to compare like for like and protect the launch date.

Build The Reference Pack

Two to five competitor references can define the intended customer, price band, silhouette, and retail story without copying protected artwork. Submit front, back, detail, and fit photos plus target colorways, logo placement, and a concise design brief. One shared folder should hold editable AI, PDF, or PSD artwork, Pantone references, and brand-label files. Confirm image resolution at 300 dpi and state print dimensions in millimeters.

• Reference images and garment measurements
• Editable artwork with linked fonts outlined
• Pantone colors and placement callouts

Lock Fabric And Fit

160–220 GSM ring-spun jersey suits many graphic T-shirts; 240 GSM creates a heavier premium hand. Choose fiber content, shrinkage tolerance, neck rib, wash effect, and intended decoration before quotation. XS–3XL grading needs an approved measurement chart, not a scaled-up medium. Junsheen can develop normal, extended-size, plus-size, or oversized patterns from a tech pack, sketch, or reference garment.

Approve Samples Before Bulk

One prototype checks construction and artwork; a revised sample or size set resolves fit, color, and wash changes. Sign off on the sealed pre-production sample, final tech pack, graded measurements, print strike-off, trims, labels, and packaging before bulk production. 100 units per style and color can support a capsule if colorways and SKUs stay focused. Retain approved patterns, material records, and artwork files so reorders match the first delivery.

Plan Delivery And Launch Stock

Final inspection should verify incoming fabric, in-line sewing, measurements, decoration, and packed goods against the approved sample. Provide carton marks, destination address, freight preference, and required shipping documents before balance settlement and dispatch. Two to four weeks of launch stock provides room for content seeding and early replenishment decisions. Allocate inventory by size curve and sales channel, then reserve a small buffer for exchanges and influencer samples.