what's another good brand to use for a fashion t-shirt

There are lots of similar brands out there like Sun Apparel, Next Level Apparel, Royal Apparel, etc.

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I think now is a great time to line up other suppliers, try out samples, see what you like, and have a backup plan.

But I'd also suggest that if you're happy with American Apparel, it would make sense to stick with them. If their customers abandon them, there's no chance they're coming back.

It's entirely up to you of course, but it's something to think about.

That said, even if you stay with them it might also be a good time to make sure you're buying through a reputable distributor and not direct through American Apparel. The last thing you need is to pay them a bunch of money for an order they fail to fulfil.

The funny thing was, I was just finishing up, filling out their credit application when I got the email from one of my e-mags, with the story about their debt and so forth. I sent it in, but I just need some backups.

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