If you’re looking to start a t-shirt business, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind. Firstly, it’s important to understand that the t-shirt market is growing rapidly, and is expected to reach $10 billion by 2025. This means that there will be some competition, but if you can identify a specific target audience and design your shirts accordingly, you can find success relatively quickly.
To get started, you’ll need to have some funds available, as there are a number of expenses associated with running a t-shirt business, such as sampling, bulk production, designing and marketing. Once you have some cash set aside, you’ll want to choose a specific niche that will help your business stand out. This could involve creating a slogan that relates to a specific profession or industry.
Before launching your business, it’s important to validate your choice by getting feedback from your target audience. You can do this by participating in industry-related subreddits on Reddit or using Facebook’s audience insights tool to determine the size of your audience.
Next, you’ll need to plan the fabrication and printing route for your shirts. This will involve choosing the type of fabric you’ll use (such as 100% cotton or 50% cotton, 50% polyester), the printing method (such as screen printing or sublimation printing), and whether you’ll include any embroidery.
Once you have your designs ready, you’ll need to find a manufacturer to produce your shirts. While manufacturing in your own country can be expensive, you can save money by working with manufacturers in low-cost yet high-quality countries like Bangladesh, China, and Vietnam. Shadow Clothings is a manufacturer that can provide quick quotations if you have designs ready.
Finally, you’ll need to set up an online store or Facebook page to sell your shirts. This can be a cost-effective way to reach customers without the expense of renting a brick-and-mortar store. You can set up a WordPress website to showcase your shirts and advertise on Google or Facebook to start building your customer base.
If you have any questions about starting a t-shirt business, please feel free to ask in the comments. And if you need help with t-shirt manufacturing, you can send us a message through the WhatsApp icon in the bottom right corner. We also have a garment production flow chart available if you need it.