Fabric & Construction
GSM (Grams per Square Meter): The standard measure of fabric weight/density. A higher GSM generally means a heavier, more substantial garment.
Ring-Spun Cotton: Cotton fibers that have been twisted and thinned during spinning, producing a softer, stronger, more durable fabric than standard open-end cotton.
Combed Cotton: Cotton that has been processed to remove shorter fibers and impurities before spinning, resulting in a smoother, more refined fabric.
Pre-Shrunk: Fabric that has been treated to minimize shrinkage after washing.
Pique: A woven fabric with a raised, textured pattern, most commonly used for polo shirts.
Fleece: A soft, brushed fabric — typically cotton or a cotton/poly blend — used for sweatshirts and hoodies.
Tagless: A garment with printed care/size information directly on the fabric instead of a sewn-in neck label, for added comfort.
Double-Needle Stitching: A reinforced hem or seam sewn with two parallel lines of stitching for added durability, common at sleeves and hems.
Decoration & Customization
Blank Apparel: Undecorated garments — no logo, print, or design — sold as a base product for decorators to customize.
Screen Printing: A decoration method where ink is pressed through a mesh stencil onto fabric, ideal for bold, solid-color designs at larger quantities.
DTG (Direct-to-Garment): A digital printing method that applies ink directly to fabric, well-suited to detailed, full-color designs in smaller quantities.
DTF (Direct-to-Film): A transfer method where a design is printed onto film, then heat-pressed onto the garment.
Embroidery: Decoration created by stitching thread directly into the fabric, common for logos on polos, headwear, and outerwear.
Heat Transfer: A decoration method where a pre-printed design is applied to a garment using heat and pressure.
Sublimation: A printing process that uses heat to permanently bond dye into fabric, producing vivid, full-coverage designs (most effective on polyester).
Business & Ordering
MOQ (Minimum Order Quantity): The smallest quantity a supplier will sell — this site has no MOQ.
Private Label / White Label: Apparel sold without branding, allowing a business to relabel or brand it as their own.
Net-30: A payment term allowing an approved business account 30 days from invoice date to pay, rather than paying at time of order.
Resale Certificate: A document verifying a business is purchasing goods for resale, typically used to qualify for tax-exempt wholesale purchasing.
Parcel vs. Freight: Parcel shipping covers smaller, lighter packages via standard carriers; freight shipping applies to larger or heavier orders that exceed standard parcel limits and is typically quoted individually.
SKU (Stock Keeping Unit): A unique identifier assigned to each distinct product variation (e.g., a specific size and color).