The free clothing brand academy
Everything we wish someone had told us before our first production run. Free, in-depth and with real numbers.
How much does it cost to start a clothing brand?
Real numbers for a first drop: production, samples, photos, website and marketing, with three example budgets from €300 to €5,000.
What is a tech pack? (And how to make one factories understand)
What goes into a clothing tech pack, page by page, the mistakes that cost you sample rounds, and a free example to copy.
Garment washes explained: acid, enzyme, stone, pigment dye and more
What every popular streetwear wash looks like, how it's done, what it costs and how to ask your manufacturer for it.
Print techniques for clothing: screen print, DTG, DTF, puff and more
Which print method to choose for your clothing brand, with photos, costs, minimums and durability compared.
Embroidery types: flat, 3D puff, chain stitch, appliqué and patches
The embroidery options for clothing brands explained with photos, plus how stitch count drives the price and how to prepare your artwork.
How to find a clothing manufacturer (and avoid the bad ones)
Where to find manufacturers for a small clothing brand, what to ask, red flags and a message template you can copy.
Fabric & GSM guide for streetwear: which weight to choose
Jersey, french terry, fleece, rib and ripstop explained, plus the right gsm for tees, hoodies and pants.
Boxy, oversized or regular? A size & fit guide for clothing brands
The difference between boxy, oversized, cropped and regular fits in real measurements, plus how to grade sizes and cut returns.