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# How Much Money Does It Really Cost to Start a Clothing Brand in 2023?
Starting a clothing brand can be an exciting venture, but it also requires a significant amount of investment. In this video, Jake breaks down the realistic costs of starting a competitive clothing brand in 2023, including essential and extra expenses. As an experienced clothing brand owner, Jake shares his insights on what it takes to succeed in the industry and provides price summaries to help viewers plan their budget effectively.
## Essential Expenses for Starting a Clothing Brand
To run a clothing brand, there are a few basic things that you can’t do without, and they come at a cost:
– Clothing blanks for making clothes, which can cost $7 to $15 per shirt depending on the quality
– Print service for adding designs to your clothing line, which would cost $210 to $450 for a batch of 30 units
– Polymailers for shipping your products, which cost around $19 for a 100-count pack on Amazon
– Website for online sales, which can cost $15 to $30 per month (Jake recommends Shopify)
– Social media accounts for digital marketing and building an online presence
Jake emphasizes that you need to allocate funds for these expenses to set up your clothing brand correctly.
## Extra Expenses for Growing Your Clothing Brand
Aside from the essentials, investing in the following can improve your clothing brand’s operations and chances of success:
– Label printer for printing labels and packing slips, such as the Rolo brand thermal printer that costs $180
– Email system for sending newsletters, news, and updates to your customers, which can cost $20 to $300 per month depending on email list size and frequency of use
– SMS system for sending text messages to your customers for promotions, news, and updates, which also costs $20 to $300 or more per month
– Improved shipping system for easier shipping, which costs $20 per month and up depending on which service you choose
– Building relationships with potential customers and other entrepreneurs in your industry on social media and other platforms
– Advertising on social media to reach a wider audience and increase sales
Jake provides an estimate of $319 fixed cost for polymailers and a computer/tablet, plus $35 to $84 per month in recurring subscriptions, to help viewers calculate their total expenses.
In the video, Jake shares other tips, such as the benefits of pre-order vs. inventory system, finding a local print service, and creating a business plan. Overall, this video provides valuable insights and realistic guidance for anyone looking to start a clothing brand.
**Sources:**
Seaggs Vector Mockup Pack from [seaggs.com](https://seaggs.com/collections/all/products/seaggs-vector-mockup-pack-1?variant=39673607716958)
Jake’s websites: [seaggs.com](https://seaggs.com/) and [magdalsade.com](https://magdalsade.com/)
Social media accounts: [byseaggs](https://www.instagram.com/byseaggs/) and [magdalsade](https://www.instagram.com/magdalsade/)
Music: [jgLdW23EZPk](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgLdW23EZPk)
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In this video I go over how much money it realistically costs to start a competitive clothing brand in 2023, as well as including some extra stuff.
Seaggs Vector Mockup Pack
https://seaggs.com/collections/all/products/seaggs-vector-mockup-pack-1?variant=39673607716958
My Websites
https://seaggs.com/
https://magdalsade.com/
Brand Instagrams
https://www.instagram.com/byseaggs/
https://www.instagram.com/magdalsade/
Music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgLdW23EZPk
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I apologize for lip ASMR, I was leafed out.
Thanks, your website has some great info. I am just starting with screen printing but the manufacture info is excellent and useful
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l have a question, so how would you go about it if you want to do a test run? like what if i want to make a design on my computer , get it on a shirt and try to sell it? l wanted to start up with like 10 shirts of each size cause this would be my first time doing this, l dont have a following/ fanbase but just people from hs l graduated with and other randoms i have on instagram.. How would you go about this? should l go all in on it or no since it would be my first time?
I have ton of ideas but i don’t believe my self and i have nobody who believe or can help me, like even if i order my samples who can take pictures and where… my house look horrible
I have an advantage in terms of the devices needed for example like the laptop and printer for the packaging as my aunt already sells clothes and I have a website ready but just not the clothes.
This information was really helpful. Thank you for putting so much effort in this!!
May I ask did you register your business before starting?If so what did you register as?Also if I provided my blanks how much should I be looking to spend for a local manufacture to just print my designs?
I always get sussed out when they say overseas manufactures 😂
Good Lord, okay… I shall slowly get into this. Just a lot (I tend to get overwhelmed)..
I am wanting to start a clothing brand called "Unidentified" made for everyone who feels like they don't fit in with any particular group or are different. A brand that anyone can be part of and not be judged. A brand that doesn't care about hype. I have a ton of amazing clothing designs and logo ideas but I don't know where to even start and it really sucks because I feel like I can make something really great.
Hi Seaggs, u think its better to start with a simple drop (cost-friendly) or with a unique extreme-styled drop (more expensive)?
I have bought your last mockup without all the new ones, do i have to buy the mockup again to get all the new ones or can i somehow just update it?
U n Virgil do/did sm for people interested in this
i don't want to start a clothing brand i want the brand to be very limited to 100 people or so and it wont have release dates it will be random
Helpful and realistic. Subscribed.
Do you recommend using sites like Apliiq or no?
u can make ur own website if u have any minor skill in IT and that will save a lot of money
I honestly have to thank you I’m just starting up and I’ve been overwhelmed because every video out there makes it seem like “ In one day for $0 you can have a super successful clothing line” attempting to do my due diligence and promote myself correctly at least I know I’m heading in the write direction! I’ll be looking into that package your offering too!
I'm going to study this and actually try to put it in motion. One design at a time and have some sample pieces. I have a lot of ideas just need to learn more about sourcing and designs. Any body want to chat ??
bro i sent 1 FUCKING MESSAGE to my friend on instagram about starting a a clothing brand yesterday and now this gets recommended to me? wtf
I got 30 hoodies for £500 but I havnt managed to sell many
how do i ungroup the v2 mock-up more so i can change each section to a different color
Finally someone actually telling the real cost cuz these Youtubers be lying saying you can do this with zero dollars. Absolutely false, you gotta spend money to make money. That's just common knowledge.
i love this video and your transparency bro, subbed immediately. but… the ending alarm triggered tf outta me 😩
I got my adobe illustrator cracked for free😂
we dont need no more screen printed black gildan t shirt businesses 💯
1:40 Tinder?
Can you do another more in depth video on how you actually design your mockups and the overall picking a manufacturer and making sure your stuff comes correct?
so almost 1k a month 👍🏽
Do you think that a own brand is worth it in 2023? I really want to do one myself but I think that there is so much brands and competition that its nearly impossible to get customers.
Can you use procreate for the mock-up pack ??
Hands down best videos for starting up!! Find them hella helpful, hoping to get project off the ground sooner then later
This is why I subscribed lol. Society so crazy rn I forget there’s still real ones out there 😂💯
This is upfront and real. A lot of people are talking about how to start a clothing brand through printful and printify but are only doing it for the money. This is a great video and explains what it's really going to take for someone who actually has a passion and wants to start their own long term brand.
but, but, but random youtube guy with questionable credentials said I need no money at all or ever and I could make a million dollar brand in 72 hours 🙁
Hope im not asking too much but what books would you recommend for digital marketing strategy
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what’s a good laptop on a budget that will get the job done ?
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bro in Sydney Australia on avg its $24 a print each side its not worth it, my blanks are 6.15