Blackthorn World Blog

Articles for teamwear, sportswear and workwear buyers — prices, MOQs, fabrics, decoration methods and how to order custom apparel from our factory. New articles every week.

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The Blackthorn World blog publishes practical articles for clubs, brands, wholesalers and importers ordering custom apparel: indicative FOB prices, minimum orders, lead times, fabrics, decoration methods and product guides for teamwear, ice hockey, fightwear, outerwear, ski wear and workwear.

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Buyer guideHi-vis workwear standards: EN ISO 20471 vs ANSI/ISEA 107What the classes mean, how much fluorescent and reflective material each one needs, and what to put on a purchase order for custom hi-vis vests, jackets, polos and trousers.Read article → Buyer guideCustom hockey jerseys: a buyer's guideSublimation or tackle twill, player or goalie cut, which neckline, and how to brief numbers, names and socks — everything a team, club or brand needs to order custom ice hockey jerseys.Read article → Buyer guideSublimation vs screen printing vs embroiderySix ways to put your logo and design on custom apparel — what each one is, which fabrics it works on, and when to use it.Read article → Buyer guideCustom golf shirts: a guide for clubs, societies and brandsFabric, collar and fit, where the logos go, embroidery or print, and how to put a full golf range together for a club, society, corporate golf day or golf brand.Read article → Buyer guideJersey collar styles: rugby, soccer and ice hockeyA numbered chart of the 25 rugby and soccer collars and 10 ice hockey necklines we make — so you can order the exact neck by number.Read article → Buyer guidePrivate label boxing gloves: a buyer's guideWhat to specify when you develop your own boxing gloves — materials, padding, weights, closures, branding and packaging.Read article → Buyer guideClub teamwear buying guideA step-by-step guide for club secretaries, coaches and teamwear suppliers ordering a full custom club range.Read article →

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