Looking For Blank T-shirts that are comparable to the shirts Affliction prints on.

I have no idea what company is comparable to the affliction shirts but i have been looking forever so anyone out there please help us lol

Bare Apparel is probably you're best bet, considering the fact that you are trying to break into the 'fashionable' style apparel your wholesale costs are going to increase due to the better materials. Remember that Afflicition style apparel retails for $40+. Although I haven't personally ordered from Bare Apparel, everything I've ever read about them is stellar, from customer service to product. I'll be placing an order with them in the near future.

SignumAD said:

Hey everyone! I have been purchasing American Apparel blanks for the last year or so, and have been very happy with the quality. However, I am ready to expand our line and dive into a more modern 'fashionable' t-shirt. I am looking for a distressed, black T-shirt like Affliction Clothing prints on, but one that fits tighter and longer like Obey. Does anyone have any suggestions? The only thing I have found so far is a company called Bare Apparel, but their wholesale price is pretty high.

Thanks in advance for helping me!

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Yes, BareApparel is probably going to be the closest you'll find. The wholesale prices are higher, because it costs more to make t-shirts like Affliction There are a lot of specialty washes, techniques, etc that make them unique shirts.

You just have to figure in the extra costs into your retail price.

If you plan to sell at the level of affliction ($50+ retail), then you can expect to have increases costs (both printing and garment) to get your t-shirts to that level.

You can also check out Alternative Apparel and Continental Clothing for some different styles. I think they both have "distressed" shirts with the grinded collars/sleeves, but I haven't seen anybody else with the specialty washes like the "lava wash" or "tea wash".

SBEMedia said:

Bare Apparel is probably you're best bet, considering the fact that you are trying to break into the 'fashionable' style apparel your wholesale costs are going to increase due to the better materials. Remember that Afflicition style apparel retails for $40+. Although I haven't personally ordered from Bare Apparel, everything I've ever read about them is stellar, from customer service to product. I'll be placing an order with them in the near future.

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i dont know....have to disagree on this one...

ITS a name brand tee for the name hense the cost....most affliction shirts i seen have broken collars etc. after wear. remind me of a fruit of the loom under shirt... what people forget that big vendors are in the market for making money, cost plays a big picture...getting more for the money.. people buy the name and deal with the qaulity.

I beg to differ, you have to initially start with a better quality product to get people to spend that extra money on your brand. Maybe after a hard core marketing plan and tons of sales to big name accounts will you be able to drop the quality of the product. Also afflictions profit margins are still going to ridiculous even with the expensive "quality" blanks. Their bulk order numbers are prob ridiculous and their wholesale price is prob cheap as hell.

I do agree with you though on the fact that people buy the name.... but when it wasnt popular they bought it for the product.

Hey Guys,

I have been researching Afflictions process also...here's what I found.
JS Apparel is their apparel distributor, ::::::: JS Apparel :::::::. They manufacture MOST items in house, but the M1002 which is the Affliction tee is made in Indonesia or China (depending on the color) unless you order a min of 1000 per color, then they will make it for you in house.
Massive Printing is where they print (right down the block form JS). THe owner of Massive is part owner of Affliction.
LA Dye Tech Inc. is where they do their washing and dyeing.
All located in Rancho Dominguez, CA.
Their prices are pretty competitive even if buys in the dozens.
Hope this helps.

Calinico said:

Hey Guys,

I have been researching Afflictions process also...here's what I found.
JS Apparel is their apparel distributor, ::::::: JS Apparel :::::::. They manufacture MOST items in house, but the M1002 which is the Affliction tee is made in Indonesia or China (depending on the color) unless you order a min of 1000 per color, then they will make it for you in house.
Massive Printing is where they print (right down the block form JS). THe owner of Massive is part owner of Affliction.
LA Dye Tech Inc. is where they do their washing and dyeing.
All located in Rancho Dominguez, CA.
Their prices are pretty competitive even if buys in the dozens.
Hope this helps.

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Affliction uses many different vendors for it's T-shirts. JS is one. Massive does the majority of their printing. Affliction owns another dyehouse that my friend runs. LA Dye's OK but I know better that are cheaper.

John

novanutcase said:

LA Dye's OK but I know better that are cheaper.

John

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I'm searching forums for some more wash and dye houses, are there any other threads I am missing that give more names

dptk said:

I'm searching forums for some more wash and dye houses, are there any other threads I am missing that give more names

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Here you go: dye house related topics at T-Shirt Forums

I have been reading a lot of these "Affliction blanks" threads and I have learned a lot. However, I may be a little behind here as I am just starting but I have noticed that most post are pretty old. Some dating back to 2006 and 7.

Is there any newer information over the last year or too ?

Lets bring this thread back to life

cubanitagirl11 said:

I have been reading a lot of these "Affliction blanks" threads and I have learned a lot. However, I may be a little behind here as I am just starting but I have noticed that most post are pretty old. Some dating back to 2006 and 7.

Is there any newer information over the last year or too ?

Lets bring this thread back to life

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What is it that you want to know?

John

If anyone is still looking.... I went to ISS Orlando and met with the guys from Relik. If you want the Afflition look/feel/quality or bare, i recommend them. prices are crazy low for what seems to be the same product! i love it! RELIK APPAREL

Are the RELIK shirts really long though?? That's the key with the SMALLS and MEDIUMS.. the BARE APPAREL shirts do look a little longer in the pics... I was just checking out the distressed garment dyed 40 singles and they look long. Can anyone verify that?? The AFFLICTION shirts and brands always get me to buy because I'm small and the length is always there... most brands get shorter with the small instead of just less wide.

Rager500 said:

Are the RELIK shirts really long though?? That's the key with the SMALLS and MEDIUMS.. the BARE APPAREL shirts do look a little longer in the pics... I was just checking out the distressed garment dyed 40 singles and they look long. Can anyone verify that?? The AFFLICTION shirts and brands always get me to buy because I'm small and the length is always there... most brands get shorter with the small instead of just less wide.

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I have Relik shirts and they are great, they fit amazing and the cotton is very soft and great quality. RELIK APPAREL- Relik QUALITY BLANKS ! Affliction style t-shirts. email or call Dany and tell him Andrew from Ability Fight Wear sent you.

Intermission said:

I have Relik shirts and they are great, they fit amazing and the cotton is very soft and great quality. RELIK APPAREL- Relik QUALITY BLANKS ! Affliction style t-shirts. email or call Dany and tell him Andrew from Ability Fight Wear sent you.

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Thank you Andrew. We'll take good care of them if they mention you

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