Start a Clothing Brand (Made Simple)
Starting a clothing brand doesn’t have to be complicated or expensive. With over 20 years of experience helping new and established labels, we make the process easy, affordable, and scalable. Whether you’re testing your first idea or preparing to grow into full bespoke manufacturing, we’ll guide you every step of the way.
Step 1: Start Small with White Label Clothing
If you’re new to fashion and want to test the market, starting with white label clothing is the perfect entry point. It’s cost-effective and quick to launch, which makes it ideal for startups looking to minimise risk. Here’s how our white label approach works (see our Custom Printing Collection):
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Low Minimums: Low minimum order quantities (MOQs) from just 12 pieces, so you can start with small runs initially. This lets you launch without a heavy upfront investment.
- Mix & Match: Flexibly mix and match sizes and colors to build your first mini collection and see what resonates with customers.
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Branding Options: Choose print or embroidery to add your brand identity to each piece. You can even include your own branded care labels in every garment for a professional touch.
- Fast Turnaround: Enjoy a fast UK turnaround – orders are completed in our Manchester factory in under a week, getting your products ready to sell quickly.
- Easy Replenishment: Restock only the sizes and variants that sell best, avoiding excess stock.
- Pricing: Custom-Printed T-shirts start from £8.50, and sweatshirts from £10.00.
Step 2: Scale with Bespoke Manufacturing
Once your quantities grow, you may want to move beyond blanks and create your own unique designs. Our bespoke manufacturing service is built for growing brands ready to scale up. This is where your brand goes from startup to standout. In this stage, you get full creative control to develop truly original products
- Fully Custom Garments: We produce clothing made to your specifications from scratch. You’re no longer limited to predefined styles.
- Your Choice of Materials: Select the fabric, fit, and trims that match your vision and quality standards. Every detail can be tailored to your brand.
- Moderate MOQs: Minimum order quantities start from 60 pieces per style per color for bespoke production (reflecting the deeper customisation).
- Proven Quality: Our bespoke services are trusted by established UK brands such as Sisters & Seekers, Pink Boutique, SilkFred, DV8 Fashion, and many more, so you can be confident in our quality and expertise.
Bespoke manufacturing allows complete creative freedom and higher-quality, distinctive pieces that truly represent your brand’s identity
Step 3: Add Your Creative Touch
Your branding and designs are what make your collection unique, and we make it simple to apply them:
- Provide Your Own Artwork: Send us your artwork or graphics (Canva files welcome!). We’ll handle printing or embroidery to bring your designs to life on the garments.
- Get Professional Design Help: No designs? No problem. Our in-house designers can develop custom graphics and artwork based on your inspiration (a small design fee applies for this service).
- Consistent Branding: We ensure your brand identity is applied consistently across every piece. From logos to labels, each item in your collection will look cohesive and professionally branded.
Why Choose Us to Start Your Clothing Brand?
- Proven Experience: 20+ years of experience supporting fashion startups and established labels. We’ve seen what works and will share our expertise.
- Affordable & Transparent: We offer clear, upfront pricing with very affordable entry options (like low MOQs and per-item pricing) to help you start small.
- Fast & Local Production: Manchester-based production means quick turnaround times and reliable quality control for your orders.
- Scalable Solutions: A one-stop partner that grows with you – start with white label basics and scale up to full bespoke manufacturing when you’re ready.
- Guidance at Every Step: Our friendly team is ready to guide you through each step of the process, from design to delivery. We’re here to answer questions and support your journey.
Each brand’s journey is unique, but with the right partner and a clear step-by-step approach, launching your own clothing line can be simple and rewarding. We’re here to help you start small, dream big, and build a brand that stands out.
Frequently Asked Questions
One of the advantages of working with Missi Clothing is that you don’t need a huge budget to start. Thanks to our low minimums, you can begin with as little as 12 t-shirts at £8.50 each. That means your first branded collection for under £150.
We offer low MOQs to support startups. For our white-label blanks, you can start with as few as 12 pieces per style with a mix color and sizes
Our average turnaround is about
5–7 working days for white-label orders (from final design approval). Custom manufacturing can range from 6-7 weeks, depending on complexity. We’ll provide a timeline before you confirm your order.
Getting started is easy for anyone looking to start a clothing brand in the UK. First, reach out to our team with your idea or the type of clothing you want to create — you can contact us by email or phone to discuss your vision and requirements. We’ll help you decide whether white label or bespoke production is the best route for your needs. Next, we can assist with design (if needed), show you sample options, and provide a clear quote. Once you’re happy and ready to go, you can place a small initial order and begin production. We’ll guide you through the entire process step by step, so even if you’re completely new to this, you’ll feel supported from your first sketch to the final product.
Missi Clothing provides plenty of ways to add your brand’s unique touch to each garment. For example, we can include custom-branded care labels inside your clothing, so your brand name appears on every piece. We also offer appliqué embroidery and chenille embroidery for a high-end look, as well as techniques like acid wash for trendy vintage effects. These options let you create a truly custom look that helps your products stand out.
No worries at all. Our team offers design support to help bring your ideas to life. If you have sketches or even simple mockups (you can send us Canva designs, for example), we can work with those. Our in-house designers will refine your concept and create the technical design files needed for production. We only charge a small design fee for this service.
Missi Clothing provides bespoke garment manufacturing, which means we can create completely custom clothing from scratch to your specifications. This service is perfect if you have a unique design in mind or want something exclusive for your brand. You can choose everything – the fabric, fit, trims, and even exact colors (we can match Pantone shades) – to get the precise look you envision. The MOQ for bespoke custom clothing production is 60 pieces per style per colour. While bespoke orders require a larger quantity and a bit more time than white label, they give you total freedom to bring original designs to life with high-quality results.
White label clothing refers to ready-made garments that you can brand as your own. Missi Clothing offers a range of white label apparel in the UK – blank or pre-designed pieces with no logos – that you can customize with your own labels, prints, or embroidery. This is ideal for startup brands because the minimum order is very low (just 12 pieces per design) and turnaround is fast (often under a week). It’s a low-risk, hassle-free way to launch your fashion line with professional-quality products, without needing to design everything from scratch.