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Stitch Lab Customs vs Print-on-Demand vs Off-the-Shelf Merch Vendors

Print-on-demand is for testing ideas. Off-the-shelf vendors are for one-offs. Stitch Lab is for anyone who actually cares about what they're putting their name on.

PRINT-ON-DEMAND
OFF-THE-SHELF
STITCH LAB CUSTOMS
your production partner
Best for Testing ideas One-off events Quality-first brands
Product quality Generic blanks Standard construction Brand-grade garments
Pantone & spec compliance Limited
Your contact Support ticket Call centre Dedicated person
Quote turnaround Varies Varies 24 hours
Sample turnaround 10+ days 7 days
Production visibility
Private label & custom tags
Duties & customs covered
Scales with your brand Partial

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Common questions

Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Bulk Apparel Production

We can work with orders as small as 5 pieces, though the right starting point depends on your product and decoration method. Some things make more sense at higher volumes. Send us what you're building and we'll give you a straight answer, not a form letter.

Every order is quoted based on product type, quantity, and your specific specs. There's no standard price list because what you're building is custom. Send us what you need and you'll have a real number within 24 hours. No ranges, no estimates, no pressure.

Yes. We turn around samples in 7 days. Before any full run goes out, you approve the sample: fit, fabric, print, everything. Nothing moves into full production without your sign-off.

Most orders are 4–6 weeks from artwork approval to delivery. Rush timelines are available on request. Reach out with your date and we'll tell you straight whether it's doable.

No. If you already have files, bring print-ready vector artwork and we go straight to production. If you need a logo designed or garment artwork created from scratch, we offer that as a paid service � see our Design & Artwork page.

Yes. We offer logo design and print-ready garment artwork as paid services. Logo / Mark starts from $800 CAD, garment design from $350 per design � includes production-ready files, embroidery digitizing when needed, and a garment mockup to approve before production. See the full breakdown on our Design & Artwork page.

Your order is fully covered. If anything isn't right (wrong color, bad print, damaged pieces), we fix it or replace it at no cost. Every production run is insured. No runaround, no passing blame down a supply chain.

Yes. We ship across Canada, the United States, and internationally. Your quoted price is your landed cost. We don't pass duties or customs fees onto you at delivery. No surprise invoices at the border. Wherever your brand operates, we get product there clean.

We support screen printing, embroidery, heat transfer, direct-to-garment, and custom woven labels. The method is chosen to match your brand's quality standard and the garment construction. We'll recommend what's right for your specific project.

Yes. Custom neck labels, woven care tags, hang tags, and branded packaging are all available. Your garments carry your brand identity end-to-end, not a manufacturer's logo.

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