Guides
Practical, no-fluff guides for brands sourcing custom apparel — MOQ, sampling, fabrics, and what to check before you commit to a factory. Have a quick question instead? Check the FAQ first.
Nylon vs. Polyester Spandex: Which Fabric for Your Activewear Line?
Nylon/spandex holds compression and stretch recovery better and costs more; polyester/spandex is lighter, drie…
Screen Print vs. Heat Transfer: Which Branding Method to Choose
Screen printing is cheaper per unit at higher volumes but has a per-color setup cost; heat transfer has a high…
How to Start an Activewear Brand With Low MOQ
Start with 1-2 core styles at the lowest MOQ your manufacturer offers (ours is 50 pieces per style per color),…
Tech Pack Checklist for Apparel Manufacturing
A complete tech pack includes: garment measurements by size, fabric and trim specs, construction/stitching det…
Sample Development Guide: What to Expect Before Bulk Production
Sample development typically takes 7-15 business days from confirmed spec to a physical sample in hand, with r…
How to Choose an Apparel Manufacturer
Before committing to a manufacturer, verify: their actual MOQ (not a marketing number), whether they require a…
AQL 2.5 Explained: What It Means for Your Order
AQL (Acceptable Quality Limit) 2.5 is a statistical sampling standard used in apparel QC — inspectors check a …
How to Prevent Leggings From Becoming See-Through
See-through leggings are almost always a fabric weight (GSM) problem, not a design problem — specifying a high…
Activewear MOQ Guide: What Actually Changes Your Minimum Order
MOQ isn't one fixed number — ClothReady's standard starting point is 50 pieces per style per color, but whethe…
How to Choose Fabric for Gym Wear
Choose gym wear fabric by working backward from how the garment will actually be used — activity type, require…
OEM vs. ODM for Clothing Brands: Which Manufacturing Model Fits You?
OEM means you supply the product specification and the factory builds to it — higher design control, usually a…
How Much Does Activewear Manufacturing Cost?
Custom activewear unit cost is driven by fabric choice and GSM, construction complexity, decoration method, an…
Streetwear MOQ Guide: What Changes Your Minimum Order
ClothReady's starting MOQ for streetwear is 50 pieces per style per color, same as our other categories — but …
How to Start a Streetwear Brand
Start with one hero style at the lowest MOQ your manufacturer offers (ours is 50 pieces per style per color), …
Hoodie GSM Guide: Choosing Fleece Weight for Streetwear
Hoodie fleece typically ranges from around 280gsm (lighter, more affordable) to 380gsm+ (heavier, premium hand…
280gsm vs. 380gsm Hoodie: Which Fleece Weight Should You Choose?
280gsm fleece is lighter, more affordable, and drapes softer — a reasonable choice for a lower price point or …
Oversized Hoodie Sizing: A Guide for Streetwear Brands
Oversized hoodie fit is a deliberate set of pattern decisions — dropped shoulder seams, a boxier body, and oft…