Print on demand gets you started. Private label manufacturing builds a real brand. Here is an honest comparison between print-on-demand services and ordering from our factory.
| Print on demand | Dezo Industry (private label) | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum order | 1 piece | From 5 pieces per design |
| Cost per piece | High: you pay for printing one piece at a time | Much lower per piece, and it drops as quantity grows |
| Your margin | Thin after platform, print and shipping costs | Healthy retail margin |
| Product | Standard blanks from a catalog | Your own fit, fabric, weight (GSM), colors and trims |
| Decoration | Mostly DTG / DTF print, some embroidery | Embroidery, 3D puff, chenille, screen print, puff print, rhinestones, sublimation, leather patches, woven labels |
| Branding | Sometimes a printed inside label | Woven neck labels, care labels, hang tags, custom packaging |
| Product types | Tees, hoodies and basics | Everything incl. leather jackets, puffers, varsity, sweatsuits, team wear |
| Stock | No inventory | Small runs you own; reorder what sells |
| Best for | Testing designs | Brands ready to grow with their own product |
A simple way to switch
- Find your best-selling design on print on demand.
- Send it to us (or rebuild it in our free design generator).
- Approve a sample with your own fabric, fit and labels (about 5–10 days).
- Order a first run and keep testing new designs however you like.
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Frequently asked questions
Is print on demand or private label manufacturing better for a new clothing brand?
Print on demand is good for testing designs with zero inventory. Private label manufacturing is better once you want your own fit, fabric, labels and a healthy margin. Many brands start on print on demand and move their best sellers to a factory.
How many pieces do I need to switch from print on demand to Dezo Industry?
Our minimum starts at 5 pieces per design for most styles, so you can move one best-selling design at a time.
Can I keep selling online without holding much stock?
Yes. Order small runs of your proven styles, reorder when they sell through, and keep testing new designs on print on demand if you like.
Who we make custom clothing for
We manufacture custom clothing for US clothing brands, new and upcoming clothing brands, boutiques and independent clothing stores, retail stores and chains, online stores on Shopify, Amazon, Etsy and TikTok Shop, streetwear labels, gyms, teams and creators. Orders ship to all 50 states, including New York, California, Texas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Ohio, North Carolina, Arizona and Washington, with low minimums from 5 pieces per design.
