Do you know the U.S. apparel market will generate the most revenue, amounting to $343.7 billion in 2023? Also, the market will keep growing at a CAGR of 1.96% by 2027.

The demand for blank apparel has been growing in recent years. That is because blanks are a cost-effective way to make custom apparel.

Boutiques and designers are increasingly buying blank apparel to redesign them with bleaching, tie dye, screen printing, and embroidery. 

Wholesalers, suppliers, and retailers buy blank apparel at low costs and design them to sell with high-profit margins.

Being an apparel business, you can add blanks to your product catalog by contacting distributors in this directory.

You should shortlist distributors and ask them the following questions to select the best one for your business:

1. What apparel categories do you deal in?
2. How much do you charge for samples, or are they free?
3. What manufacturers are you in contact with?
4. Do you have blanks complying with ISO standards?
5. Do you offer white-label products?
6. Are your products suitable for any customization process?
7. What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ)?
8. Do you have a return and exchange policy?
   
   

Besides these questions, you should also assess the following factors while choosing a distributor:

• Product range: A distributor working with different manufacturers can offer a diverse range of products. By selecting such a distributor, you can also have a catalog with a vast product line attractive to your customers.
  
  
• Manufacturing: Low price doesn’t necessarily mean the best quality. Cuts, dyes, stitching, and fitting, should be excellent enough to represent your brand. The fitting of clothing should be perfect to fits your brand’s image.
  
  
• Quality of fabric: The blank clothing is usually manufactured in polyester, fleece, ring-spun, combed, carded cotton, etc. You must check whether a distributor is able to provide you with all of these fabrics or not. Ring-spun cotton is the best for screen printing. Make sure that he is providing you with the required fabric if you want to screen print.
  
  
• Quick turnaround: Ask a distributor about his turnaround time especially if you have to customize the blank clothes so that you can introduce the latest apparel timely.
  
  
• Market Knowledge: Lastly, distributors with good market knowledge can better forecast future market trends and consumer preferences. Thus, choosing a distributor with extensive market knowledge benefits your business.
  
  

Considering the above factors, you can choose a suitable distributor and buy blank t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, trousers, shoes, sweaters, jackets, socks, skirts, suits, and more.

Top trends in blank apparel

Let’s discuss the latest trends in blank apparel below:

Casual look

The blanks with minimal embellishments, prints, or designs are becoming a part of everyone’s casual wardrobes.

Many people wear blanks to meet unexpected guests, shop, and attend Zoom meetings. Also, celebrities and YouTubers share their pictures and videos in blank apparel on airports, holidays, and fun activities.

Formal look

Layering with blanks is on trend as it shows style, aesthetics, and creativity. People love to experiment with their formal looks by wearing blanks.

Lastly, if you are a newbie or planning to start your blank clothing business, follow these 6 simple steps to start:

• Find a market gap
• Decide on budget
• Choose blank apparel distributors
• Locate shipping partners
• Make your brand’s website
• Market your products