Solmu

Quote: Originally Posted by Alicia The Sears and JCP shirts are $10 each.

In that case getting 5000 shirts made by AA would be roughly the equivalent of only a 1700 shirt order

Quote: Originally Posted by Alicia A Medium mom doesn't want to buy an XL for something to fit right. It would insult my market. Plus, for one reason or another, the fit was "off".

If you're having sizing issues you could try using something like Gildan's women's shirts, which are based off men's sizing. They're not as nice and feminine as some brands, but they are somewhat (they're not just a male box cut) and they are very cheap (a couple of bucks a shirt).

Quote: Originally Posted by Alicia My shirts are selling well at $34/each. Do you have any suggestions?

Hmm. Maybe not the Gildan then.

Depending on how you define "well" I'd consider either taking some capital and investing in getting your own blanks made, or if you don't have the capital then getting a business loan and doing same.

It sounds like the only thing that isn't working out for you is the unreliability of supply, and the fact that you could increase your margins if you could source a better supplier. It might be worth taking that plunge.

 

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