Custom T-shirt manufacturing: fit, fabric and artwork planning

Create a clearer T-shirt brief by connecting silhouette, material, neckline and decoration requirements.

Make the fit repeatable

A T-shirt is a simple category with highly visible proportion differences. Body width, length, sleeve shape and neck opening should be defined together. Send a measurement chart and show the intended fit with a relevant reference. If you are developing a collection, explain whether the fit should be shared across styles or intentionally different.

Discuss the finished hand feel

Fabric selection should account for how the garment should feel and look after construction and decoration. Composition, structure, weight and finishing direction are useful starting points. Avoid using a single weight number as a complete quality specification. Ask to review material options and assess the intended fabric in the sampled garment.

Approve artwork with the garment

Confirm the artwork file, colours, print dimensions and position. Review how the graphic relates to the neck, shoulder and body proportions. If several sizes share one graphic, discuss placement across the size range. Keep the final artwork linked to the approved sample so production does not use a superseded file.

Buyer checklist

• Body and sleeve measurements
• Neckline shape and construction
• Fabric composition and feel direction
• Artwork dimensions and placement
• Labels and final packing requirements

From preparation to production

Use this checklist as a conversation guide, then confirm the final requirements for your own garment. Keep material references, artwork and sample comments attached to the same order. Product development works best when the team can identify what has been approved, what remains open and who is responsible for the next decision.

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Talk through your next project

Send your tech pack or reference images, product type, estimated quantity, sizes, destination and target delivery date. Crews Textiles will help define the production route. Email bilal@2000crews.com to discuss services and manufacturing.