Men’s Custom Tshirt Manufacturing From 100 Units

Classic Crewneck

180–220 GSM ring-spun cotton jersey gives a regular crewneck reliable year-round weight and a clean print surface. It suits broad age ranges, uniforms, promotional programs, and dependable logo basics. 1×1 rib collars, neck tape, woven hem labels, and chest or back prints offer clear branding without changing the familiar silhouette.

Oversized And Heavyweight

240–300 GSM cotton creates the structured drape expected in oversized, drop-shoulder, and heavyweight streetwear tees. Target younger fashion customers with longer sleeves, wider bodies, puff prints, embroidery, or garment-wash effects. 2–4 color seasonal drops work well when the tee is a statement item rather than an entry-price basic.

Fitted And Athletic

160–200 GSM cotton-elastane or performance knit supports closer bodies, shorter sleeves, and movement-focused fits. Athletic, lifestyle, and fitted-basics customers need careful chest, bicep, and body-length grading. Reflective transfers, tonal logos, and moisture-management fabric stories position these styles for active capsules.

Pocket And Specialty Styles

180–220 GSM jersey also supports pocket tees, long sleeves, raglans, henleys, and contrast-panel styles. A chest pocket, woven flag label, contrast collar, or sleeve print adds value to wholesale packs and coordinated collections. 100-unit production can be practical for a focused color-and-size run when trims and decoration are standardized.

Yarn And Knit Choices

20/1 open-end cotton creates a dry, firmer hand and value-led durability, while 30/1 combed ring-spun yarn feels smoother and prints cleaner. Single jersey is the standard tee knit; interlock is denser, more stable and more premium.

Shrinkage And Performance

3–5% residual shrinkage is a common target after controlled compaction, but buyers should approve wash-tested measurements rather than rely on a nominal GSM. Cotton breathes well but dries slowly; polyester improves abrasion resistance, moisture transfer and color retention.

• Request wash testing before size-set approval
• Specify pre-shrunk or compacted construction
• Match dyeing and print method to fiber content

Market Positioning

100-unit capsule orders benefit from swatches and prototype washes because recycled content, enzyme softening and garment dye can change shade and hand. GOTS claims require certified organic supply-chain documentation; recycled claims should identify the fiber and percentage.

Match Process To Artwork

Screen printing suits repeat programs and bold Pantone artwork; each color normally needs a separate screen. DTG is strongest for photographic, full-color art on cotton-rich light garments, while DTF transfers add flexibility on blends and darker shades.

Build A Branded Finish

Neck labels, woven labels, wash-care labels, hangtags, and branded packaging turn a blank garment into a retail-ready unit. Supply final logo files, label copy, placement, and packing instructions before pre-production approval.

• Use printed neck labels for a soft, low-profile finish.
• Choose woven labels for durable logo definition.
• Specify hangtag attachment and carton packing clearly.

Use Texture Intentionally

Embroidery, appliqué, puff ink, high-density print, and garment washes create texture that flat graphics cannot. Test decoration on the actual jersey weight because stretch, nap, seams, and wash effects can change the final appearance.

Neck And Shoulder Stability

A 1×1 or 2×1 rib collar should recover after stretch without rippling; specify rib composition, finished neck width, and neckline seam allowance in the tech pack. A shoulder-to-shoulder tape stabilizes the back neck and limits seam growth. Request clean coverstitching, balanced thread tension, and no twisted tape on the approved sample.

• Specify collar width and rib recovery method
• Confirm shoulder tape material and placement
• Check neckline for puckering after wash

Stitching And Seam Finish

Eight to 10 stitches per inch is a practical starting point for jersey seams, subject to fabric weight and stretch. Side seams should lie flat, hems should not tunnel, and overlock edges should be fully enclosed without loose loops. Two wash cycles reveal skipped stitches, seam grin, and hem distortion better than an unworn sample. Include stitch type, SPI target, thread color, and seam allowance on the construction sheet.

Testing, Grading, And Inspection

A tech pack should state fabric GSM tolerance, allowable shrinkage, colorfastness requirement, pilling standard, grade rules, and point-of-measure tolerances. Typical finished measurement tolerances are ±1 cm at key body points, but brands should set stricter limits where fit is critical. A pre-shipment inspection should compare packed goods against the approved size set, not only a single sample. Measure multiple sizes, review wash-tested fabric, and check shade continuity across the production lot.

• State GSM and shrinkage tolerances
• Attach graded measurement specifications
• Inspect measurements, decoration, and packed quantities

Verify Relevant Capability

2010 is the founding year buyers can use when assessing Junsheen’s production history; request comparable jersey styles, construction specifications, and finished samples. Confirm whether the factory handles OEM from a tech pack and ODM from a sketch or reference. 100 units per style and color is Junsheen’s stated capsule-launch starting point. Ask for the MOQ by fabric, color, print method, and size split, rather than accepting one headline MOQ.

• Comparable product photos and measurements
• MOQ breakdown by style and color
• Monthly capacity and current production slot

Audit Materials And Decoration

160–220 GSM cotton jersey is a common starting range for tees, but hand feel, shrinkage, colorfastness, and pilling must be approved on the actual bulk-intent fabric. Request swatches, composition records, and test or certification documents where OEKO-TEX, GOTS, or recycled-content claims matter. 3 decoration questions expose hidden handoffs: Is screen printing or embroidery in-house, who controls artwork approval, and who inspects placement? Request a strike-off or decorated sample before bulk approval.

Control Samples And Quality

3 checkpoints should be written into the purchase order: prototype, graded size set, and sealed pre-production sample. Compare measurements, wash result, Pantone color, print adhesion, and label placement against the approved specification. AQL inspection language should define the final-goods standard, sampling level, defect classification, rework process, and report format. Ask for incoming-fabric, in-line, and final-packed inspection records from comparable orders.

• Prototype approval before revisions
• Size-set approval before grading release
• Final inspection report before balance payment

Test Communication And Delivery

24–48 hours is a practical response-time test during development; track whether answers resolve technical questions or merely acknowledge them. Name one accountable contact and require written confirmations for fabric substitutions, tolerances, and shipment dates. 80,000+ monthly units is Junsheen’s stated capacity, but available capacity matters more than nominal output. Request a critical-path schedule covering material booking, sample approval, bulk cutting, decoration, final inspection, and export handoff.

Compare Landed Cost, Not Quotes

Three quotes can use different GSM, print methods, packing, and Incoterms, making unit prices misleading. The cheapest offer can become the costliest when replacements or air freight are needed. 100-unit programs need a line-item comparison covering fabric, trims, decoration, packaging, QC, and freight. Ask each factory to state exclusions and quote the same specification.

Lock Artwork And Specifications

300 dpi artwork and vector logos prevent soft edges, incorrect colors, and avoidable sampling rounds. Missing measurements, placements, or Pantone references force factories to make assumptions. 1 tech pack should specify body measurements, tolerance, fabric composition, GSM, stitch details, label locations, and print dimensions. Send editable AI, EPS, or PDF artwork with a Pantone code where color matters.

Test Fit, Wash, And Decoration

1 size set reveals grading faults that a single medium sample cannot show, especially across XS–3XL. Skipping wash testing can expose shrinkage, twisting, dye bleed, or print cracking only after delivery. 2 wash cycles should be agreed for wash-care testing, while decoration must match fabric and artwork detail. Confirm whether fine lines suit screen print, DTG, DTF, embroidery, or high-density ink before approval.

Control Color, Packing, And Approval

Pantone references and physical lab dips matter because screens vary by display, lighting, and calibration. Digital color approval alone can produce a bulk shade that fails a retail collection. ±1 cm tolerances, approved measurement points, carton dimensions, polybags, labels, and shipping terms should be written into the approval file. Without them, buyers risk disputes, unexpected freight, and samples that cannot be objectively accepted or rejected.

Define The Commercial Brief

Week 1: name the target customer, retail price, channel, competitor set, and launch date. Select one or two core silhouettes rather than expanding colors prematurely. Gate 1: the brand owner approves the assortment, target margin, and size range. The manufacturer confirms whether construction, MOQ, and timeline are feasible.

Build Production-Ready Specifications

Week 2: issue a tech pack with measurement chart, points of measure, GSM target, Pantone colors, stitch details, label placements, and packing instructions. Supply print-ready vector artwork and separate spot colors. Gate 2: approve fabric swatches, trims, strike-offs, and artwork scale before cutting samples. Junsheen can review specifications, source materials, create patterns, and flag manufacturability risks.

Approve Samples In Sequence

Two to four weeks: assess the prototype for silhouette, construction, and decoration placement. Record corrections directly on a dated measurement sheet instead of relying on chat descriptions. One fit sample and a graded size set should confirm shoulder balance, body length, sleeve proportion, and grading from XS through 3XL. Approve a pre-production sample only after every revision is closed.

Control Bulk And Launch

Four checkpoints—incoming material, in-line sewing, measurement and decoration review, then final packed-goods inspection—reduce late surprises. The brand owns final approvals; the factory owns documented execution and corrective action. Two weeks before dispatch: book freight, confirm carton marks and export documents, and prepare product photography, size guidance, SKU data, care copy, and launch inventory allocation.