What is the most efficient way to make your own logo tee?
June 2nd, 2008 | by logo |
SierraSWANK asked:
I am going to start my own clothing line with a simple tee and logo.Is it more efficient to make the logo and print it at home.Or is it more efficient to get them printed by a company?
I kind of want to do it at home,so is there any precautions I need to take,like-should I use sew on or lamination logos?Where could I find good lamination logos that won’t wash off in the washer and dryer?
GALE
I am going to start my own clothing line with a simple tee and logo.Is it more efficient to make the logo and print it at home.Or is it more efficient to get them printed by a company?
I kind of want to do it at home,so is there any precautions I need to take,like-should I use sew on or lamination logos?Where could I find good lamination logos that won’t wash off in the washer and dryer?
GALE
One Response to “What is the most efficient way to make your own logo tee?”
By sobawear on Jun 3, 2008 | Reply
O.K. Here it goes. My two cents.
Just a few things to keep in mind.
First you need to know if you are sewing it yourself in which you will have to hire a couple of people, depending on the volume of sales or you can outsource like we do which for us is a lot cheaper than having 10-20 employees sewing at $10-$15 hr.
So you need to know how much is the cost per unit?
$3.00-$5.00 a unit??? does it include hang tags, company label, price tags, bar code and polybag.
Will it be shipped all together or will it be boxed by style, size or combination of both.
Then you need to add your shipping cost.
the cost manufacturing company will charge to ship items to you.
Freight or airway?? (FOB) airway is more expensive but you will get your items quicker.
Then there is customs duty.
Depends on the fabric and customs code.
Usually $16.5% of the invoice. but can go up to 19% depending on the country you are importing from.
If you are ordering more than $2,000 you will also, need a broker as customs will not release your items without an entry on invoices more than $2000 and a broker will provide the customs entry forms as well as making sure your order is released from customs.
So, you will need to add $150-$200 for brokers fees.
See for details.
Then you will have to add expenses….
Cost of internet service if you are selling on line.
Cost of electricity, etc…etc… (Cost of running your company)
Cost of storage if any.
Payroll (paying employees if any or paying yourself)
You get the picture.
I hope that this has helped.
If you have any questions we are happy to help as we were exactly were you are now several years ago.
We can also help with all your manufacturing needs.
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