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ShiningGlory · July 16th, 2008

I too am in the midst of the "relabeling" quagmire. Here's where I am currently in my process: I like AA shirts, and a few others that are nice quality, and I am quality oriented. I want my OWN brand label AND I need my OWN care instructions - cuz I do a lot of crystal, rhinestone & mixed media imprints. I want the care instructions to say "Machine wash cold - inside out - gentle cycle - no bleach - dry flat - do not iron decoration" which is IMPOSSIBLE to find since all the mfrs. use "tumble dry low" at the very least. I don't like the tear away tag shirts I have seen as far as quality goes (I make mostly women's, fashion, fitted products). I think I am going to do the following:

1) buy the nice brands I like (like AA etc.)
2) have them shipped to Tagless Threads in CA where they will screen print the BRAND, MFR. LOCATION, FIBER CONTENT, SIZE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS inside the back of the neckline.
3) have Tagless ship them to my workshop
4)have my employees use small embroidery scissors to cut the mfrs. brand tag & care tags out of the shirts (NOT opening any seams, just cut them very close to the seam line for NOW only)
5) press my custom designs onto the shirts WITH TEFLON SHEETS OVER THEM SO THE HEAT PRESS DOESN'T MELT THE SILK SCREENED BRAND/CARE INFO INSIDE BACK OF NECK!

That's a temporary solution for this project FOR NOW.
Once my volumes are higher, I will look to other vendors who can sell me custom branded shirts - assuming I can grow my business to the point of meeting the high minimum orders of shirts per size/color.

OR the other option is:
1)buy same shirts (AA etc.)
2)order custom woven brand labels from one vendor
3)order custom printed care labels from another vendor (like nwtag.com)
4)receive the shirts, have employee cut brand & care labels out - close to seam line (not sure if I need this step or not yet???)
5)hire a contract sewing co. here LOCALLY (I am in FL) to sew in my woven brand labels & printed care tags (we do the drop off & pick up with our van)

Maybe some of these thoughts will help someone else out...
What do you experienced folks think about these options, any ideas?

All advice/opinions appreciated.
Thanks,
Cara
Shining Glory Fashions

July 16th, 2008	- #50 (permalink)
ShiningGlory Forum Member T-Shirt Apprentice You can call me: Cara Member Since: May 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 9 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Relabeling American Apparel t-shirt I too am in the midst of the "relabeling" quagmire. Here's where I am currently in my process: I like AA shirts, and a few others that are nice quality, and I am quality oriented. I want my OWN brand label AND I need my OWN care instructions - cuz I do a lot of crystal, rhinestone & mixed media imprints. I want the care instructions to say "Machine wash cold - inside out - gentle cycle - no bleach - dry flat - do not iron decoration" which is IMPOSSIBLE to find since all the mfrs. use "tumble dry low" at the very least. I don't like the tear away tag shirts I have seen as far as quality goes (I make mostly women's, fashion, fitted products). I think I am going to do the following: 1) buy the nice brands I like (like AA etc.) 2) have them shipped to Tagless Threads in CA where they will screen print the BRAND, MFR. LOCATION, FIBER CONTENT, SIZE AND CARE INSTRUCTIONS inside the back of the neckline. 3) have Tagless ship them to my workshop 4)have my employees use small embroidery scissors to cut the mfrs. brand tag & care tags out of the shirts (NOT opening any seams, just cut them very close to the seam line for NOW only) 5) press my custom designs onto the shirts WITH TEFLON SHEETS OVER THEM SO THE HEAT PRESS DOESN'T MELT THE SILK SCREENED BRAND/CARE INFO INSIDE BACK OF NECK! That's a temporary solution for this project FOR NOW. Once my volumes are higher, I will look to other vendors who can sell me custom branded shirts - assuming I can grow my business to the point of meeting the high minimum orders of shirts per size/color. OR the other option is: 1)buy same shirts (AA etc.) 2)order custom woven brand labels from one vendor 3)order custom printed care labels from another vendor (like nwtag.com) 4)receive the shirts, have employee cut brand & care labels out - close to seam line (not sure if I need this step or not yet???) 5)hire a contract sewing co. here LOCALLY (I am in FL) to sew in my woven brand labels & printed care tags (we do the drop off & pick up with our van) Maybe some of these thoughts will help someone else out... What do you experienced folks think about these options, any ideas? All advice/opinions appreciated. Thanks, Cara Shining Glory Fashions __________________ Shining Glory Fashions "put a little sparkle in your life!"
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