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How it works.

Three ways to work with us, one factory behind all of it. Whether you're a brand, a sourcing agent, or a team kitting your roster — pick your track below and we'll walk you through exactly what happens from first message to delivered goods.

01 / For Brands

We build. You brand.
Everyone wins.

Full-service OEM and white-label apparel manufacturing for brands at every stage. First collection, second season, full-scale seasonal production — we run the same playbook for all of it.

Our Approach

End-to-end manufacturing. Zero middlemen.

When you work with ZALI, you're working directly with the factory. No agents, no brokers, no markups in between. Every step of your garment's journey — from pattern development to final quality check — happens under our roof in Sialkot.

  • Custom pattern development from your tech pack or measurements
  • Fabric sourcing across our certified mill network
  • Sublimation, DTF, screen, embroidery and heat transfer in-house
  • In-line QC at every production stage, not just at the end
  • Custom branding on every label, polybag, and hangtag
  • International shipping direct to your warehouse or 3PL
25+

One MOQ, no fine print.

25 pieces per style across most categories. The same minimum on your first order and your hundredth. Lower MOQ on selected items by arrangement — talk to us.

The Full Walkthrough

From brief to bulk — six steps.

You'll receive clear updates throughout the project, including progress photos, timing notes, and the next step before production moves forward.

01
Day 0 · Discovery

Submit your brief.

Send design files, tech packs, brand references, or even a mood board. Doesn't matter how rough — we work with whatever you have. WhatsApp or email, reply within 24 hours every business day.

Time
24 hour reply
Channel
WhatsApp · Email
Cost
Free · No commitment
Initial response from your project lead
Clarifying questions if your brief needs them
02
Day 1-3 · Quote & Confirmation

Quote & confirmation.

Within 48 hours, a detailed quote covering unit cost, sampling fee, estimated production timeline, and shipping options. No hidden charges. Once you confirm, we move to sampling.

Time
48-72 hours
Format
PDF quote
Cost
Free
Per-piece quote at multiple MOQ tiers
Fabric and print method recommendations
Realistic lead time and ship-by date
03
Day 3-5 · Digital Mockup

Digital mockup.

Before any fabric is cut, we produce a full digital mockup — front, back, and detail views. You review, request changes, and approve. Most clients finalize in one or two rounds.

Time
2-3 days
Format
PDF + 3D render on request
Revisions
Up to 2 rounds free
Front, back, detail views
Print placement and scale check
Color reference against Pantone if specified
04
Day 5-15 · Physical Sample

Physical sample.

Once the mockup is approved, we produce a physical pre-production sample and ship it for review. Feel the fabric, check the fit, verify print quality before committing to bulk. Sample cost is refunded against your bulk order.

Time
10-15 working days
Cost
$80-150 per sample
Refund
100% on bulk order
Pre-production sample (PPS) shipped DDP
Spec sheet detailing every dimension
Optional revisions before bulk approval
05
Day 15-35 · Bulk Production

Bulk production.

Sample approved? Production begins. Your order moves through our in-house line — sublimation printing, cutting, stitching, and finishing — with quality checks at every stage. Timelines run 12-25 working days depending on order size.

Time
12-25 working days
Updates
WhatsApp progress photos
Deposit
50% to start, 50% before ship
Sublimation print run completed
Cutting and sewing in-house
Trim, label, and finishing
Progress photos at each stage
06
Day 35+ · Packaging & Dispatch

Packaging & dispatch.

Every unit is finished, folded, and packed to your specification — polybag, retail hanger, custom box, or plain bulk packing. We ship via DHL, FedEx, or sea freight depending on your timeline and budget. Full tracking from dispatch to delivery.

Air to US/UK
5-8 days
Air to EU/AUS
7-10 days
Sea (1000+ pcs)
25-40 days
DDP shipping (duties prepaid)
Tracking number and ETA
Export docs, customs, and duties handled
Ready to Start?

Get a quote within 48 hours.

Send us your brief and we'll come back with a full quote and timeline. No commitment, no pressure — we'd rather walk you through the trade-offs than rush you into a number.

Request a Quote →
02 / For Suppliers

A factory you can send your clients to.

We work with buying agents, sourcing consultants, trading companies, and resellers who need a reliable manufacturing partner behind them. White-label friendly, NDA-friendly, no poaching — ever.

Our Commitment

Consistent. Communicative. Production-ready.

The biggest headaches in supplier work aren't design or pricing — they're quality inconsistency, missed deadlines, and factories that go quiet mid-production. We've built our operations around solving exactly those problems.

  • Direct factory communication, not a sales layer
  • Documented QC reports available per production batch
  • Clear milestone updates at every stage of production
  • Flexible labeling — your brand, your client's brand, or white-label
  • Competitive ex-factory pricing that leaves room for your margin
  • NDA-friendly — we never poach your clients
Process for Suppliers

Clean process, every time.

Four steps from your client's brief to their door. Same process every time, same person handling your account, same QC reports landing in your inbox.

01
Day 0-2 · Brief

Send the brief.

Forward your client's tech pack, artwork, and quantity. We quote within 48 hours with full pricing, timeline, and shipping options broken down clearly — ready for you to forward, mark up, or rebrand.

Time
48 hours
Format
Clean white-label PDF
NDA
Signed on request
Ex-factory pricing in your margin zone
Timeline + shipping breakdown
Optional white-label formatting
02
Day 2-15 · Confirm & Sample

We confirm & sample.

Digital mockup first, physical sample on request. Your client approves — we hold production until you give us the green light. Nothing moves to bulk without explicit confirmation.

Mockup
2-3 days
Sample
10-15 days
Cost
$80-150 per sample
Digital mockup + physical PPS
Spec sheet for client signoff
No bulk start without your green light
03
Day 15-35 · Production & QC

Production & QC.

Full in-house production in Sialkot with documented quality checks at every stage. We send production photos and QC reports at key milestones — ready for you to forward to your client without any rebranding work.

Time
12-25 working days
Reports
PDF, branded or plain
QC
4-point check, every piece
Documented QC reports per batch
Production photos at key milestones
Forward-ready format (no logo strip needed)
04
Day 35+ · Ship

Ship to you or direct.

We can ship to your warehouse or direct to your client, depending on your preference and brand visibility requirements. Plain or custom-branded packaging. Tracking + delivery confirmation to whoever you specify.

Routes
Your warehouse or end client
Packaging
Plain, branded, or white-label
Docs
No ZALI branding on request
DDP shipping to anywhere
Drop-ship direct to end client
Plain packaging if discretion is needed
Let's Talk Supply Terms

Discuss pricing & lead times.

Get in touch to discuss pricing, lead times, and how we can fit into your existing supplier network. We treat supplier partnerships as long-term — the goal is to make you look good to your clients, not to win a single PO.

Contact Us →
03 / For Teams

Custom kit for your team. No minimums that kill the budget.

Whether you're kitting out a sports team, a gym, a fight camp, or a club — ZALI can produce custom apparel with your logo, your colors, and your name on the label.

Who We Serve

Built for teams, clubs & gyms.

You don't need to be a brand to order custom gear from us. We regularly produce for:

  • Amateur and semi-professional sports teams
  • BJJ academies and MMA gyms
  • Surf clubs and watersports schools
  • CrossFit boxes and functional fitness gyms
  • School and university sports programs
  • Corporate sports events and tournaments
25+

Minimum from 25 units.

For most categories. Full kits (jersey + shorts) from 25 sets. Same MOQ whether it's your first season or your tenth.

The Process

Ordering is easier than you think.

Four steps. No tech pack required to start. We handle the technical end — you tell us what you want it to look like.

01
Day 0-1 · Tell Us

Tell us what you need.

Drop us a message with your sport, estimated quantity, and any design ideas. Even a rough logo and color reference is enough to get started. No tech pack required — we'll handle the technical side.

Time
24 hour reply
Need
Logo + color reference
Cost
Free quote
Initial quote within 24 hours
Sport-specific recommendations
02
Day 1-5 · Design

We design & mockup.

Our team creates a digital mockup of your kit. You review, give feedback, and we revise until it's exactly how you want it. Most teams finalize in one or two rounds.

Time
2-3 days
Rounds
1-2 typical
Format
PDF mockup with all views
Front, back, sleeve mockups
Player number + name placement preview
Free revisions until you're happy
03
Day 5-30 · Production

Confirm & we produce.

Once the design is approved, we collect final size quantities and player names/numbers, then begin production. Typical timeline is 3-5 weeks depending on order size.

Time
3-5 weeks
Sizes
Mixed sets supported
Updates
Photos at print + finishing
Player numbers + names sublimated in
4-point QC on every piece
Individual size packaging
04
Day 30+ · Delivered

Delivered to you.

Your kit ships direct to your address, individually packaged and ready to hand out. We ship internationally — wherever your team is based. Tracking number provided as soon as it leaves our floor.

Routes
Worldwide DDP
Packaging
Individual polybags per piece
Sort
By size or by player name
Individually wrapped, ready to hand out
Sort by size or by player on request
Duties prepaid, no surprise fees
Get Your Team Kitted

Quote & mockup in 24 hours.

Send us your team details and we'll come back with a quote and mockup concept the same day. No commitment — just a clear number and a visual to take to your captain or coach.

Request a Quote →
Quality Control

Four checks before boxing.

Every piece, every order. Defects pulled and remade, not shipped. The same QC discipline whether you're ordering 25 pieces or 5,000.

Check 01

Print Integrity

Color accuracy against approved sample, registration, edge bleed, and print clarity at fold lines.

Check 02

Stitch Quality

Seam strength tested by hand, stitch density on stress points, no skipped stitches or loose threads.

Check 03

Dimensional Spec

Every size measured against your spec sheet. Chest, length, sleeve, hem, all within ±1cm tolerance.

Check 04

Trim & Label

Hangtags placed correctly, neck label applied, polybag sealed, sticker positioned where you spec'd.

Common Questions

Frequently asked.

The questions we get most often from brands, suppliers, and teams. Don't see yours? Send it through — we usually reply within 24 hours.

Do you offer player numbering and name printing?
For Teams
Yes — names and numbers are sublimated directly into the garment (not a heat transfer or vinyl) for a clean, permanent finish that doesn't crack or peel over time. We support mixed rosters too: send us your size + name + number list and every piece is individually labeled at packaging.
Can I see a physical sample before committing to the full run?
For Brands · For Teams
Always, and we'd rather you did. A pre-production sample costs $80-150 depending on the product, and the cost is fully refunded against your bulk order. Sample turnaround is 10-15 days for most categories. We never run bulk without a signed-off PPS.
What's the actual MOQ?
For Brands · For Teams
25 pieces per style across most categories, including full kits (jersey + shorts) at 25 sets. The same MOQ on your first order and your hundredth — we don't quote 25 to win you, then bump it later. Lower MOQ on selected items by arrangement; just ask.
How long does an order actually take from start to finish?
For All
Sample takes 10-15 working days. Bulk production runs 12-25 working days depending on order size and product complexity. Air freight is 5-10 days to most destinations. Realistic end-to-end estimate is 3-5 weeks for most orders, 5-7 weeks for hoodies/heavy casualwear or orders shipping by sea freight.
Do you ship internationally? What about duties?
For All
Yes, worldwide. Default is DDP shipping (Duties Delivered Paid) via DHL, FedEx, or UPS — meaning the price you see in our quote is the price at your door, no surprise customs fees. Sea freight is available for orders over 1,000 pieces with longer lead times.
Do you do white-label / unbranded production?
For Suppliers · For Brands
Yes — we apply your brand's neck labels, hangtags, polybag stickers, and care labels as standard. Plain packaging with no ZALI branding is the default for suppliers; we never include marketing inserts or business cards in your client shipments unless you ask us to.
Can I send a tech pack, or do you create patterns from scratch?
For Brands · For Suppliers
Both. Send us a full tech pack and we'll match it exactly. Don't have one? Send measurements, reference photos, or even a Pinterest board and our pattern team will develop a custom pattern for you. Pattern development is included free with bulk orders over 100 pieces; otherwise it's a flat $50-100 depending on complexity.
Do you sign NDAs? Will you protect my client list?
For Suppliers
Yes to both. We sign mutual NDAs as standard and we have a hard "no poaching" policy — your clients stay your clients, and we never reach out to them directly. We've worked with sourcing agents and trading companies long enough to know that's the foundation the relationship runs on.

Have a question that isn't covered here? Ask us directly →

Ready when you are

Start with a brief, end with shipped goods.

No commitment to start a conversation. Send us what you have — sketches, references, or just a sport and a color — and we'll walk you through the rest.

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