# Custom Made Merch ### Bespoke merch: custom made-to-order From concept to completion, we help you build **fully customised products from the ground up**. Our bespoke merch service is ideal if you want something truly unique — beyond standard blanks and stock options. With in-house design support and trusted offshore supply-chain partnerships, we bring your boldest ideas to life while making sure every product meets our high standards for **quality, sustainability, and consistency**. *** #### The process **1. Share your vision**\ Tell us what you’d like to create — whether it’s a cap, tote bag, socks, tea towel, or something completely new. Our team will guide you through options for **materials, finishes, and packaging** to get your idea ready for production. **2. Approve your proof**\ We create a detailed proof covering design, fabric selection, Pantone colours, finishes, and packaging. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting with **no hidden costs**. **3. Production & fulfilment**\ Once approved, we manage everything: **sampling, bulk manufacturing, shipping, and fulfilment**. Your order will be delivered on time and retail-ready. *** #### Minimum order quantities (MOQs) Each product type has its own MOQ for offshore manufacturing: * **Caps** – 50 units * **Socks** – 100 pairs (MOQ varies depending on specs) * **Tea towels (fully custom)** – 250 units * **Tote bags** – 500 units * **Pins** – 100 units * **Patches** – 100 units * **Playing Cards** - 300 units (packs) * **Woven pips/tags** – 250 units *** #### Sampling options * **Photo sample** – provided at no extra charge. * **Physical sample** – available for a small courier fee (recommended for accuracy). * **Free physical sample** – provided for orders over 500 units before bulk production. *** #### Lead times Lead times vary depending on the product and freight option: * **Air freight** – approx. **4–8 weeks** (including production). * **Sea freight** – approx. **8–13 weeks** (including production and shipping). *** #### Product categories we produce We can custom manufacture a wide range of products, including: * Headwear (caps, beanies, visors, bucket hats) * Tote bags and reusable bags * Socks (crew, sports, or branded lifestyle socks) * Tea towels (custom-woven or printed) * Uniforms and apparel (tees, hoodies, outerwear, sublimated garments) * Drinkware (bottles, mugs, cups) * Accessories (pins, patches, woven labels, pips, neck tags) *** #### Sustainability and ethical sourcing Every factory we work with is **vetted for international accreditations** covering ethical manufacturing and raw material sourcing. Wherever possible, we recommend using **organic cotton, recycled fibres, hemp, or other eco-certified fabrics**. This forms part of our wider commitment to sustainability alongside our **use of water-based inks, tree planting programme, and B Corp certification journey**. *** #### Why choose bespoke merch with Print Room? * **Creative freedom** – Build your product from scratch with full control over design, colour, fabrics, and finishes. * **Design support** – Work with our in-house designers or trusted illustrators. * **Consistent quality** – We maintain brand consistency by using approved inks, threads, and finishes across every production. * **Global supply chain** – Trusted offshore partners in China, India, and beyond. * **Scalable production** – From small runs to thousands of units. * **Eco-conscious options** – Access to responsibly sourced and certified materials. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://help.theprintroom.nz/production-capabilities/custom-made-merch.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.