Eight checks to run before you pay for a sample, and how we answer each one.
To choose a teamwear manufacturer, check eight things before you pay for a sample: whether it is a real factory, whether printing is done in-house, how its MOQ is counted, how sampling works, how it matches colors, how it inspects bulk, who owns your design, and what your landed cost includes.
These are the questions we expect from serious buyers, and how we answer them at Caprio Wear.
Why it matters: An agent adds a margin and a handoff between you and the people sewing your kit, so problems take longer to fix.
Ask: Do you cut, print and sew in your own building? Can I send an inspector?
A good answer: A named facility, real photos or video of the floor, and an open door to third-party inspection.
How we do it: Our own 75,000 sq ft factory in Sialkot, Pakistan, with a team of 350+. Third-party inspection is welcome.
Why it matters: Most kit problems are print problems: color shift, blurred edges, numbers in the wrong place. If printing is outsourced, no one owns them.
Ask: Do you run sublimation, heat transfer and embroidery yourselves?
A good answer: Printing in-house, with colors checked against the approved sample.
How we do it: Sublimation, heat transfer, tackle twill and embroidery are done in our own factory. See our soccer, basketball and rugby kits.
Why it matters: "MOQ 50" can mean per order, per design, per color or per size. The difference decides whether a single squad fits.
Ask: Is your minimum per design, per color or per size? Can sizes be mixed?
A good answer: One clear written rule that does not change between emails.
How we do it: 50 pieces per design per color, with sizes mixed in the same order. Club teams can order fewer than 50 per design at the 50-piece rate.
Why it matters: A physical sample is the only way to check fit, fabric and print together before you commit.
Ask: How long does a sample take, and is it built to my tech pack, colors and artwork?
A good answer: A physical sample to your spec with a set timeline, and bulk cut only after you approve it.
How we do it: A physical sample in 10 to 14 days from your confirmed tech pack. Bulk typically takes 3 to 5 weeks after sample approval for MOQ orders of 50 pieces, 4 to 6 weeks for standard orders, and 6 to 8 weeks for large orders.
Why it matters: Team colors are identity. A navy or maroon that is only close shows at once next to last season's kit.
Ask: Which color standard do you match to?
A good answer: Pantone TCX references, checked on the sample and again in bulk.
How we do it: Colors are matched to Pantone TCX or to an existing kit you send.
Why it matters: Without a stated standard, "quality checked" means nothing.
Ask: What AQL do you inspect to, at which stages, and can my own inspector check before shipping?
A good answer: A named AQL level, in-line and before packing, with third-party inspection allowed.
How we do it: Every run is inspected to AQL 2.5, in-line and before packing, and third-party inspection is welcome. We are certified to ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001, audited by BSCI, IMAC and Sedex, and tested by SGS.
Why it matters: Kit designs can leak or be copied before your season launch.
Ask: Will you sign an NDA before I send my tech pack?
A good answer: An NDA signed before any files change hands.
How we do it: We sign an NDA before any tech pack, sketch or reference design is shared, and your designs stay yours.
Why it matters: An FOB price leaves freight, duties and import taxes for you to arrange and pay on arrival.
Ask: Is your quote FOB or DDP? Who handles customs?
A good answer: A DDP option, with export paperwork handled by the factory.
How we do it: We ship DDP to 20+ countries, including the US, UK, EU, Canada and Australia, or FOB if you prefer, with export paperwork handled in house.
Send a complete tech pack. It should include:
A complete tech pack gets you an accurate quote and fewer sample rounds.
Share your team's colors, sizing, and timeline, and get a sample in 10 to 14 days.