Built for brands, agencies, and events that need apparel delivered right - on time, to spec, and with a process that keeps things moving.
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White glove.
Managed Production is hands-on by design.
It's for projects that need clearer coordination across garments, decoration methods, placements, artwork, approvals, delivery, or deadlines. We work with you to structure the job properly before it hits production so the result is cleaner, faster, and more predictable.
Ongoing Support
We're here to continue supporting you to make merch locally with account management, chase production, and fulfilment services.
Who this is for
Managed Production is for teams running projects where timelines, quality, and coordination matter.
That might mean a campaign rollout, an event, a merchandise drop, staff apparel, or a larger-scale production run. If you already know this job matters and want a partner who can help guide it properly, you're in the right place.
01
Preparing Your Brief
The best way to get want you're after, is knowing what you're after:
- Garment type or preferred options
- Quantity and size breakdown
- Print or embroidery placements
- Approximate print dimensions
- Deadline
- Delivery requirements
- Any special finishes or packing needs
Bonus points for mock ups!
02
Order Intake
We gather the key details needed to understand the job: garments, quantities, placements, deadlines, and any specifics that shape the path forward.
03
Quote
We build pricing based on garments, decoration, placements, quantities, and timing. Clear, itemised, and ready for you to review.
04
Payment
Once approved, payment secures the job and allows us to move forward into specing and production planning.
05
Spec Sheet
We prepare the final production document covering all agreed details — garments, artwork placements, sizes, colours, finishes, and quantities.
06
Approval
You review and sign off before production begins. This is the final checkpoint — once approved, production runs to this spec.
07
Production
The job is sourced, decorated, quality-checked, and prepared for dispatch. Most managed jobs move from approved spec sheet to dispatch in 10 business days.
08
Dispatch
Finished goods are packed and sent. We'll share tracking so you know exactly where things are.
09
Chase Production
The re up.
What keeps projects moving
The smoothest jobs usually have a few things in common:
- Clear, complete information
- Production-ready artwork
- Defined deadlines
- Consolidated feedback
- Fast approvals after quoting and specing
The better the inputs, the better we can move.
How pricing works
Pricing is driven by a few core variables:
- Garment choice
- Quantity
- Decoration method
- Number of colours, stitch count, or setup complexity
- Finishing requirements
In most cases, the biggest cost levers are the blank garment and the volume. Screen printing usually becomes more efficient as quantities rise. Smaller runs are often better suited to digital methods. The right path depends on the job.
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Artwork matters
Good artwork speeds everything up.
The best files are vector formats such as AI, EPS, or SVG, or high-resolution files prepared at final size. Clear artwork helps reduce delays, avoids unnecessary setup time, and improves final output.
If your artwork isn't quite there yet, that's fine - just be aware that additional setup or redraw work may be needed.
Final sign-off
The spec sheet is the final agreed version of the job.
Once approved, production begins based on those details. Any changes after approval may create additional costs and reset timing, so this stage matters.
Think of it as the final checkpoint before the job goes live.
What you get when it runs well
When the brief is clear, the artwork is ready, and approvals move fast, we can:
- Turn quotes around quickly
- Lock specs without back-and-forth
- Get jobs into production without delay
- Deliver on time, to spec, the first time
That's how strong jobs stay on track and come out as intended.
Ready to get started?
If you've got a clear project, a deadline, or even just the bones of a strong brief, send it through. We'll help shape the rest and point you toward the right production path.
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