How To Find A Clothing Manufacturer For Your Brand in 2026

In this video, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about finding the right clothing manufacturer for your brand in 2025. From the essential questions to ask and red flags to watch out for, to how to properly send your designs and create a professional tech pack—this guide will help you avoid costly mistakes and build a smooth production process from the start. Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your brand, this video is packed with practical tips to help you get it right. Message Template: Hello, my friend. I would like to get a hoodie made and wanted to know what your MOQ is, and how much you would charge for a design like this (insert image): A black 400 GSM French terry hoodie with a stone wash on the top portion, distressed fabric letters on the front, and a rhinestone pattern that starts from the bottom and disperses as it gets closer to the middle/top of the hoodie. It would also include DTG print on the sleeves, distressing around all hems and edges, and small distress holes throughout. How much would you charge per garment like this in bulk and for a sample? Also, how much would bulk shipping cost to my address? How To Design Any Mock Up From Scratch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcYo6hEL_6U Instagram: Personal: https://www.instagram.com/jmeldowdell/ Design Page: https://www.instagram.com/melts_studios/ Clothing Brand: https://www.instagram.com/sovereignty_clo/ Discord: https://discord.gg/buXzhGMdGx 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - How To Find Manufacture 4:46 - How To Message A Manufacture 10:42 - How To Send A Tech Pack 13:51 - How To Send Measurements 14:50 - How To Order Bulk