Custom manufacturing / T-Shirts

Custom T-Shirt Manufacturer for Streetwear Brands

Create heavyweight, oversized, boxy and vintage-washed T-shirts built around your brand.

CUTVANE supports custom fabrics, fits, printing, embroidery, washing, labels and packaging for private label and OEM/ODM production.

Model wearing a heavyweight acid-washed graphic T-shirt

HEAVYWEIGHT / BOXY / WASHED

From 300 pcsStandard MOQ
5–7 DaysSample development
25–30 DaysBulk production
OEM / ODMDevelopment support

Before you sample

Plan Your Oversized or Heavyweight T-Shirt

For a private label T-shirt, define the fabric and proportions together. Use the selected styles below as references, then specify the changes needed for your collection.

Fabric & GSM

Cotton or blends; custom weight and hand feel.

What to specify: Send your target GSM, composition and a reference for drape or structure. If the weight is undecided, describe the intended season and feel.

Oversized vs. boxy fit

Oversized, boxy and drop-shoulder patterns.

What to specify: Specify chest width, body length, shoulder width and sleeve length. A fit name alone does not define the measurements.

Graphic & wash

Printing, embroidery, vintage wash and garment dye.

What to specify: Share artwork dimensions, placement and the intended washed finish. Confirm the combination on the sample.

Labels & packing

Neck, woven and care labels; hang tags and packaging.

What to specify: Include label artwork, placement, size information and packing requirements in the quote brief.

Before approving your sample

Compare chest width, body length, shoulder drop and neck shape with your measurements. Review fabric hand feel, graphic placement and the washed appearance before approving the final specification.

Keep the approved version and open changes clear with our sampling-to-bulk approval checklist.

See how sample changes were recorded in an anonymous team case.

Explore printing, embroidery and wash options ↗

Explore fabrics, fits & finishes

Eight t-shirts development directions

Choose a style as a reference for your project. Open its details to compare fabric, fit, construction and finishing, then tell us what you would like to customize.

Compare the Details Your T-Shirt Sample Must Resolve

Use an existing style as a development reference, then identify what your version must retain or change. Fabric weight alone does not define the silhouette, neck construction, wash or decoration.

  • 300 GSM Ringer Boxy T-Shirt

    Starting direction
    300 GSM cotton direction; structured boxy fit; contrast neck and sleeve rib; graphic print and rhinestone options.
    Question for your sample
    Which finished-garment measurements, contrast-rib dimensions and decoration details need approval for your version?
  • 300 GSM Sunfaded Rhinestone T-Shirt

    Starting direction
    300 GSM cotton direction; oversized boxy fit; dropped shoulder and raw hem detail; blue-gray sunfade with portrait print and rhinestones.
    Question for your sample
    Which washed appearance and hem details should be retained, and where should the artwork and rhinestones sit?
  • Cut-and-Sew Studded Boxy T-Shirt

    Starting direction
    300 GSM cotton direction; oversized boxy fit; radial panel seams; washed charcoal finish and metal stud detailing.
    Question for your sample
    Which panel layout, seam positions and stud placement should the sample demonstrate before approval?
  • Acid-Wash Cropped Graphic T-Shirt

    Starting direction
    Custom heavyweight cotton options; cropped boxy fit; dropped shoulder and wide body; black acid wash and a large front graphic.
    Question for your sample
    What body length and width define your cropped fit, and which graphic size and washed appearance must be reviewed?

The named styles are references, not confirmation of your final specification. Confirm composition, target weight, measurements and the combined finish on the agreed sample. If wash performance matters, agree how it will be evaluated; a GSM value or photograph is not a test result.

Silhouette library

T-Shirts Made for Modern Streetwear

From clean heavyweight blanks to washed graphic T-shirts, we help clothing brands develop streetwear pieces with the right fabric, silhouette and finish.

01

Heavyweight T-Shirts

Build a structured, premium feel with heavyweight fabrics developed for streetwear collections.

02

Oversized T-Shirts

Develop relaxed silhouettes with wider bodies, dropped shoulders and customized proportions.

03

Boxy T-Shirts

Create shorter, wider and more structured fits for contemporary streetwear collections.

04

Vintage Washed T-Shirts

Add worn-in character through vintage washing, fading, garment dyeing and distressing.

01

Develop to specification

Build the Right Fabric and Fit

Fabric weight and garment shape define how a streetwear T-shirt looks, hangs and feels.

  • Cotton & blends
  • Custom GSM
  • Oversized
  • Boxy
  • Drop shoulder
  • Custom pattern
02

Develop to specification

Custom Printing & Embroidery

Turn artwork into production-ready garments with techniques selected for the fabric and required effect.

  • Screen print
  • Puff print
  • DTG / DTF
  • Flat embroidery
  • 3D embroidery
  • Appliqué
03

Develop to specification

Washing & Special Finishes

Give each piece a distinct streetwear identity with controlled color, fading and surface treatment.

  • Vintage wash
  • Acid wash
  • Garment dye
  • Sunfade
  • Mud wash
  • Distressing
04

Develop to specification

Make It Your Brand

Integrate brand details from garment development through final packing.

  • Neck labels
  • Woven labels
  • Care labels
  • Hang tags
  • Custom polybags
  • Packaging

Construction & finish details

T-Shirt Details in Context

See construction and finish details from the selected styles. Final materials, colors and processes are developed to each project specification.

Close-up of sun-faded heavyweight T-shirt and rhinestone graphic
SUN FADE / RHINESTONE / 300 GSM
Close-up of cut-and-sew panels and studded T-shirt details
CUT & SEW / STUDDED DETAIL / BOXY FIT

Clear production planning

Prepare Your T-Shirt Quote Brief

Send your tech pack, measurements or reference garment. We review feasibility and confirm the essential specifications before sampling.

  • Tech pack, reference style or images, and key measurements
  • Quantity for each style and color, plus the size breakdown
  • Fabric composition, target GSM and intended fit
  • Artwork, wash effects, labels and packing requirements
  • Delivery destination and target launch date

Shipping & quotation scope

Samples are generally shipped by express courier. Shipping arrangements for bulk orders are agreed with the customer. Quotations generally include the garments and trims; shipping costs are confirmed according to the customer’s requirements.

For delivery to the United States or Canada, include the destination postal code and your target in-hand date so shipping options and costs can be discussed. Confirm the scope of development and revisions in your quotation; use the sample-cost guide to compare scope before comparing totals.

WhatsApp opens with a brief you can fill in. Add your reference files in the chat before sending.

From 300pieces standard MOQ
5–7days typical sampling
25–30days typical bulk production

Final MOQ depends on fabric, colors, construction and customization. Send the quantity breakdown for review; the starting MOQ does not confirm a mix of different styles or colors.

Sampling follows specification confirmation. Bulk production follows sample approval and final production details. Quantity, material availability and special finishes may change these typical timings. Confirm shipping timing separately.

A controlled workflow

How Your Custom T-Shirt Project Works

  1. 01

    Send Your Design

    Share your tech pack, artwork, reference images or product concept.

  2. 02

    Confirm Specifications

    We review fabric, fit, construction, decoration, finishing and branding requirements.

  3. 03

    Develop the Sample

    A sample is produced for you to review before bulk manufacturing.

  4. 04

    Approve Production

    Confirm the sample, quantity, colors, sizing and final specifications.

  5. 05

    Produce & Inspect

    Finished garments are checked before packing and shipment.

Why CUTVANE

Why Brands Develop T-Shirts With CUTVANE

Product decisions stay connected from the first specification through sampling, bulk production and brand-ready packing.

01

T-Shirt Fit Focus

Body width, length, shoulder drop and sleeve proportion are reviewed together.

02

Weight Before Finish

Fabric structure and GSM are aligned before wash and graphic processes are finalized.

03

Decoration Options

Printing, embroidery and specialty surface details can be sampled to match the artwork direction.

04

Brand-Ready Production

Labels, hang tags and packing requirements can be integrated into the final specification.

Practical answers

T-Shirt Manufacturing FAQ

What is the MOQ for custom t-shirts?

Our standard MOQ for custom t-shirts starts at 300 pieces. Final MOQ may vary depending on fabric, colors, construction and customization requirements.

How long does sampling take for custom t-shirts?

Sample development typically takes around 5–7 days after the main product specifications are confirmed. Fabric availability, construction, washing and special finishes can affect the schedule; confirm timing for your design before planning a launch.

How long does bulk production take?

Bulk production typically takes around 25–30 days after sample approval and final production details are confirmed. Order quantity, fabric availability and process complexity can affect timing. Ask for a project-specific production and shipping schedule.

Can I split the starting MOQ across colors or styles?

Send the quantity breakdown for each style, color and size. Fabric, colors, construction and customization affect the final MOQ, so do not assume the starting quantity can be split across different designs. We review the breakdown before confirming a quote.

Can I start with reference images instead of a complete tech pack?

Yes. Send reference images or a product concept with your target quantity, fabric preferences and key measurements. The references start the discussion; fabric, fit, artwork, construction and branding specifications still need to be confirmed before sampling.

Can you make oversized and boxy T-shirts?

Yes. We support oversized, boxy, drop-shoulder, relaxed and custom-fit T-shirt development.

Can I customize fabric and GSM?

Yes. Fabric type, weight, hand feel and garment structure can be developed around your project requirements.

What printing and finishing techniques do you offer?

We support printing, embroidery, washing and dyeing, distressing and a range of special finishing techniques.

Project ready?

Ready to Develop Your Custom T-Shirts?

Send your design, target quantity, fabric requirements and customization ideas. We’ll review the project and help determine the next steps.