THE WHOLESALE BUYING DESK
Buying blank clothing for events and merchandise
Plan event T-shirts and hoodies by deadline, size mix, garment specification and complete finished-item cost.
Work backwards from the event date
Allow separate time for garment delivery, inspection, your decoration process, quality checks and packing. Next working day delivery depends on eligible stock, cut-off times and postcode conditions; it should not replace a sensible production buffer. Read the delivery page and check your exact variants before ordering.
Choose a garment for its intended use
A volunteer T-shirt, retail souvenir and premium hoodie have different briefs. Consider how long the garment is likely to be worn, its fabric feel, fit and decoration area. Use product details to compare GSM and composition, then test a sample with the process you intend to use.
Build the size mix from evidence
Use actual registrations, pre-orders or previous event records where available. There is no universal size ratio that fits every audience. Keep adult and children’s sizing clearly separated, and check each product’s measurement guide. Agree your policy for unused stock before deciding how many spare garments to purchase.
Price the whole project
Add together the selected garment variants, decoration, packaging, delivery and an allowance for testing. Product cards show starting prices; the chosen colour and size can affect the final cost. Use the basket to review your actual order rather than multiplying the lowest displayed price by every garment.
Keep production and packing organised
Create a line list by garment code, colour and size. When the delivery arrives, inspect and count before decoration. Store samples and production settings with the job record. Packing finished garments by size or collection group makes event-day distribution easier.