Custom T-Shirt Manufacturer in China for OEM and Private Label

NOVITA works as a custom t-shirt manufacturer in China through a factory-direct apparel supply chain in Foshan, Guangdong, China. We develop men’s t-shirts for fashion brands, private-label businesses, wholesalers, and sourcing teams, from fabric selection and sampling to bulk production and packing.

T-shirt project at a glance

  • Product scope: men’s crew-neck, pocket and oversized t-shirts in cotton, cotton blends and performance fabrics
  • Custom MOQ: from 100 pieces per style and colour
  • Sample development: normally 7–14 days after fabric, measurements, construction and branding are confirmed
  • Bulk production: normally 25–45 days after sample approval, materials, order details and deposit are confirmed
  • Customisation: fabric and GSM, colour, fit, neck ribbing, printing, embroidery, labels and hangtags
  • Quality control: final inspection to AQL 2.5 against the approved sample
  • Factory location: Foshan, Guangdong, China (production partner)
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Men's plain white crew-neck t-shirt, front view on model
Men's heather grey crew-neck t-shirt styled against a concrete wall
Men's mustard oversized t-shirt with chest pocket in heavyweight cotton jersey

Fabric, weight, and construction

Fabric choice drives the hand feel, weight, drape, and durability of a custom t-shirt. Confirm the composition (cotton, cotton blends, or performance fabrics), GSM weight, stretch direction, and shrinkage expectations with the manufacturer before sampling.

Confirm neck ribbing, shoulder seams, side seams, hem, and cuff construction on the approved sample. Provide the target fit (slim, regular, or relaxed) and the size chart with grading rules.

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White crew-neck t-shirt flat lay with blank private label hang tags, ready for branding
Sage green crewneck top on a wooden hanger with woven neck label and hang tag
Black crew-neck t-shirt on a hanger with blank neck label, ready for custom labelling

What a tech pack should include for custom t-shirts

  • Flat or technical sketch with front and back views.
  • Measurement chart, size range, and grading.
  • Fabric specification: composition, weight, colour, and finish.
  • Construction details: seams, neckline, hem, and trims.
  • Branding: print or embroidery placement, labels, and hangtags.
  • Quantity by style, colour, and size.

Printing, embroidery, and branding

Printing and embroidery feasibility depends on the fabric, placement, artwork, and quantity. Confirm the method (screen print, DTG, embroidery, or patches) and artwork requirements during sample development. Hangtags and woven labels are quoted separately after their specifications are confirmed.

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Three t-shirts in red, yellow and light blue showing custom garment dye colour range
Black crew-neck t-shirt on a hanger lit by natural sunlight, fabric drape detail
Black and white editorial photo showing white t-shirt fabric drape and fit detail

MOQ, sampling, and bulk production

Project itemNOVITA project basis
Custom MOQFrom 100 pieces per style and colour
Sample developmentNormally 7–14 days after specifications and materials are confirmed
Bulk productionNormally 25–45 days after the sample, materials, order details, and deposit are confirmed
QuotationBased on confirmed fabric and workmanship; labels and hangtags quoted separately

For the steps from inquiry to shipment, see our garment manufacturing process. To plan order quantities, review the clothing manufacturer MOQ guide. Samples are reviewed through our sample development process.

Frequently asked questions

What is the MOQ for custom t-shirts?

Custom t-shirt orders start from 100 pieces per style and colour. The workable quantity depends on the confirmed fabric, GSM, colour, decoration method, and size breakdown, so it is confirmed with the quotation.

How long does a t-shirt sample take?

Sample development normally takes 7–14 days after the fabric, measurements, construction, and branding details are confirmed. Revisions, special fabrics, or new artwork can extend this.

What GSM should I choose for men’s t-shirts?

Most men’s t-shirts sit between 140 and 220 GSM. Lighter weights give a softer, more fluid drape, while heavier weights hold structure and opacity. The right choice follows the fit, season, and target market, and is confirmed with the fabric before sampling.

Can you develop t-shirts from reference images?

Yes. Reference images are enough to start the discussion, but fabric, measurements, construction, and decoration details must be confirmed before production.

Which decoration methods do you offer?

Screen printing, DTG, embroidery, and patches are reviewed during sample development. Feasibility depends on the fabric, artwork, placement, and quantity, and is confirmed before bulk production.

Do you supply blank labels and hangtags for private label?

Yes. Woven labels, care labels, and hangtags are reviewed as part of the branding specification and quoted separately from the garment calculation.

Start your t-shirt project

Send your tech pack, reference garment, target fabric and GSM, colour, size chart, decoration details, quantity, destination, and required timing. We will review the specification and confirm what is needed for sampling and quotation — usually within one business day.

WhatsApp: +86 186 1398 8855  |  Factory location: Foshan, Guangdong, China  |  Also available: custom polo shirts, custom jeans and knitted tops.