Artist & tour merch
Merch manufacturer in Thailand for artists, creators, tours and events
Thumbinthai is a clothing merch manufacturer in Bangkok, Thailand. We cut and sew every piece in our own factory: custom tees, washed tees and hoodies for artists, record labels, creators and event organisers. You send the artwork and the date you need it. We make the pattern, the sample and the bulk order.
MOQ 100 pieces per order · USD 5.20–30 per piece · 14–20 working days
5 short questions. Tell us the product, the quantity and the date you need the merch. Your answers go to our export sales team by email.
What we make for merch
Basic Oversize tee · Ultra Heavyweight tee · Washed tee · Hoodie · Sweatshirt · Tote bag
Every piece is cut and sewn in our factory. You choose the fabric, the fit and the finish. Then we add your print or embroidery and your brand label. We also make pants, jackets, tank tops and kids clothing.
Washed tee
Hoodie
Zip-up polo sweatshirt
Zip-up jacket
Sweatshirt
Merch products, with fabric and weight
| Product | Fabric | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Oversize tee Our main product. A good base for a tour tee. | 100% cotton | 200–240 GSM |
| Ultra Heavyweight tee For a premium line. | 100% cotton, developed with our mill | 280–300 GSM |
| Washed tee Vintage look. Each piece is a little different in colour. Add 3–7 working days. | 100% cotton | 200–220 GSM, or 280–300 GSM for a heavier tee |
| Hoodie Heavy French Terry for a tour hoodie. | French Terry, 100% cotton | 380–400 GSM |
| Sweatshirt Crewneck, for a layered merch line. | 100% cotton | 280–300 GSM, or 350–380 GSM for a heavier sweatshirt |
| Tote bag A merch add-on for the stand. | Canvas | 11 oz |
Printing, embroidery and labels
Screen print, DTG and DTF. On the front, the back, the sleeve or inside the neck.
Embroidery
Your logo or artwork in thread. Embroidered items need 3–7 more working days.
Wash
A faded, vintage look on cotton tees. Each washed piece is a little different in colour. Washed items need 3–7 more working days.
Tie-dye and spray
Tie-dye, pigment spray and paint splatter. Each piece comes out a little different, which is part of the look.
Labels and hangtags
Your own neck label on orders of 100 pieces or more. Woven labels have a minimum of 500 pieces, and we keep the extra for your next order. Hangtags have a minimum of 100 pieces.
Is this factory right for your merch?
Good fit
- Artists, labels and managers who order 100 pieces or more
- Creators who want their own garment, with their own fabric, fit and label
- Tours, festivals and events with a fixed date and time to plan
- Teams that will reorder and want the next batch to match the first
Not a fit
- Orders under 30 pieces
- Print on demand, or one piece at a time
- Merch you need next week. Production takes 14–20 working days, plus shipping
- Buyers who need stock blank tees
Starter package
30 pieces per colour per design. Print or embroidery on our existing styles. For new artists and creators who plan to reorder.
How it works
Send your artwork, quantity and date
Tell us the product, the number of pieces and the date you need the merch. Answer 5 short questions below, or email us.
Get a quote
We send a written quote in US dollars by email. Prices are FOB Bangkok and do not include shipping, duty and taxes.
Approve the sample
USD 35–120 per piece, paid in full before we start. Made in 10–20 working days, then 3–7 working days by DHL.
We produce
You pay 50% before production starts. Production takes 14–20 working days after you approve the sample. Washed and embroidered items need 3–7 more days.
We ship
You pay the rest and the shipping cost before we ship. Air freight by DHL takes 3–7 days. Our prices are FOB, so duty and taxes are not included.
How early should you order before a tour or event?
Start from the date you need the merch in your hands and count back. These are the steps and the time each one takes.
| Step | Time |
|---|---|
| Sample | 10–20 working days. |
| Sample delivery by DHL | 3–7 working days. |
| Bulk production | 14–20 working days. Washed or embroidered items: 3–7 more days. |
| Shipping the bulk order | By air or by sea. We tell you the time and the cost with your quote. |
Send us your date first
Put the date you need the merch in your quote request. We will tell you if we can meet it before you pay for a sample.
If the date is close, ask about the starter package on our existing styles, or about shipping by air.
One factory in Bangkok, since 2012
20,000 pieces for one anniversary
For the 80th anniversary of ChaTraMue, a Thai tea brand, we made 20,000 ringer tees in Silkysoft, a 100% cotton fabric we developed with our mill.
Large runs for a fixed date are what our factory is built for. Making clothing in Bangkok since 2012, with our own pattern team and our own factory.
Questions bands, artists and managers ask
What is the minimum order for custom merch?
The minimum is 100 pieces per order. You can mix 2 colours and 5 sizes in that order. You can split an order of 100 pieces into 2 or 3 print designs, with a minimum of 30 pieces per design. New artists and creators can also ask about our starter package.
How much does custom merch cost per piece?
Our price is USD 5.20–30 per piece. The price depends on the product, the fabric weight, the print or embroidery, the wash and the quantity. We quote in US dollars.
How early should we order before a tour or event?
Bulk production takes 14–20 working days. Before that, a sample takes 10–20 working days, plus 3–7 working days for DHL delivery. Washed and embroidered items need 3–7 more days. Then add the shipping time. Send us your date and we will tell you if we can meet it.
Can we use our own label and hangtag?
Yes, on orders of 100 pieces or more. Woven labels have a minimum of 500 pieces, and we keep the extra for your next order. Hangtags have a minimum of 100 pieces.
Can we reorder during a tour, and will the new batch match?
Yes. We make the new batch to match the first. Tell us the quantity and the date you need it, and we confirm the time.
How many designs can we have in one order?
You can split an order of 100 pieces into 2 or 3 print designs, with a minimum of 30 pieces per design. The same minimum of 100 pieces per order applies.
Do you ship to the UK, Europe and Australia?
Yes. We have shipped to more than 20 countries. We ship by air or by sea, and we tell you the time and the cost with your quote. Our prices are FOB Bangkok. Shipping, duty and taxes in your country are not included.
How do we pay?
The sample is paid in full before we start. For the bulk order, you pay 50% before production starts. The rest, plus the shipping cost, is due before we ship. We quote in US dollars.
Request a quote for your merch
MOQ 100 pieces · USD 5.20–30 per piece · 14–20 working days
5 short questions. Your answers go to our export sales team by email. We reply with a written quote in US dollars.
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Prefer to talk first?
Message us on WhatsApp or by email. Tell us the product, the quantity and the date you need the merch.
MOQ 100 pieces per order. USD 5.20–30 per piece. 14–20 working days.