Custom T-Shirt & Uniform Manufacturer India | Export DDP
T-Shirts · Polos · Uniforms · Corporate Apparel · ISO & SEDEX Certified
Custom T-Shirt & Uniform Manufacturer in India.
Bulk t-shirts, polos, hoodies, sports jerseys and complete staff uniform programmes for offices, factories, hotels and hospitals. Designed by our in-house tech pack team, made at Optima's ISO and SEDEX certified factory, and shipped DDP to the USA, UK, UAE, EU and across India. MOQ 100 pieces.
Custom T-Shirt & Uniform Manufacturer in India.
Designed, Made, Delivered Duty-Paid.
Bulk t-shirts, polos, hoodies, sports jerseys and complete staff uniform programmes for offices, factories, hotels and hospitals. Designed by our in-house tech pack team, made at Optima's ISO and SEDEX certified factory, and shipped DDP to the USA, UK, UAE, EU and across India. MOQ 100 pieces.
30+Years Manufacturing
26+Export Countries
100Piece MOQ
SEDEX4P Certified
🇺🇸USA · DDP
🇬🇧UK · DDP
🇦🇪UAE · DDP
🇪🇺EU · 0% Import Duty
🇦🇺Australia
🇨🇦Canada
🇮🇳India · Pan-India
🌍Worldwide
MOQ 100 PiecesOffice UniformsIndustrial WorkwearHospitality ApronsHealthcare ScrubsIn-House Tech PacksISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001SEDEX 4P CertifiedScreen PrintingEmbroiderySublimationDTF PrintingName EmbroiderySize-Set SamplingPrivate LabelDDP Worldwide MOQ 100 PiecesOffice UniformsIndustrial WorkwearHospitality ApronsHealthcare ScrubsIn-House Tech PacksISO 9001 · 14001 · 45001SEDEX 4P CertifiedScreen PrintingEmbroiderySublimationDTF PrintingName EmbroiderySize-Set SamplingPrivate LabelDDP Worldwide
Manufacturing partner to brands that audit their suppliers
AmazonDisneySwiss MilitaryAirtelPepe JeansSteve MaddenSkechersSephoraVoltasEnfamil
Uniform Programmes
How a uniform programme runs: one tech pack per role, a size-set sample in every size for a fitting session with your staff, bulk production against a size breakdown you approve, then top-up runs on the same approved spec whenever headcount changes. See the five steps below.
One Supplier for Every Team in the Building
Reception, sales floor, kitchen, warehouse, ward and security desk all need different garments, and most companies buy them from four vendors. We run the whole programme: one tech pack per role, one size-set fitting, one purchase order, and top-up runs when new staff join.
Most ordered
Corporate & Office Piqué polos, formal shirts, blouses, blazers and knit vests in Pantone-matched brand colours. Embroidered logo on the chest, name on the pocket, department colour on the collar if you want it.
Industrial & Warehouse Hi-vis jackets and vests, twill work shirts, cargo trousers, coveralls and fleece for plant, logistics and field teams. Reflective tape, reinforced seams, tool pockets and knee panels specified per role.
Hospitality & F&B Canvas and denim aprons with leather straps, chef coats, front-of-house shirts, waistcoats and housekeeping tunics for hotels, cafés, restaurants and cloud kitchens. Stain-resistant fabrics where they matter.
Healthcare & Clinics Scrub tops and trousers, lab coats, nursing tunics and patient-facing polos in colour-coded departments. Poly-cotton and stretch fabrics built for daily industrial washing, with embroidered names and roles.
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Security & Facilities Guard shirts and trousers, epaulette shirts, housekeeping and maintenance sets, and reception uniforms for facility management companies running staff across many client sites. Site name embroidery per batch.
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Schools & Institutions Polos, shirts, sweatshirts, tracksuits and house-colour sports kits for schools, colleges and training academies. Full size runs from junior to adult, with annual replenishment timed to the academic year.
The Uniform Process
Five Steps From Role List to Staff in Uniform
Uniforms fail on fit and replenishment, not on fabric. The process below is built around those two problems.
1
Role list & brief
Send your roles, headcount per role, brand colours and any site or climate constraints. We reply within 24 hours with a garment plan per role.
2
Tech pack per garment
Flat sketches, measurement spec, fabric and trim BOM, embroidery placements and label artwork, so every reorder matches the first run.
3
Size-set fitting
One garment in every size, shipped to you for a fitting session with real staff. Grading adjusted from what people actually wear, not a chart.
4
Bulk with size breakdown
Production against your approved size split, packed by site, department or individual with names on the polybag.
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Replenishment
Top-up runs for new joiners and replacements on the same approved spec, at agreed pricing, without re-sampling.
The Full Range
Beyond the T-Shirt. Everything Your Team Wears.
Every garment below runs through the same design, sampling and inspection process, whether it's 100 event tees or a 5,000-piece sports kit.
T-Shirts Round neck, V-neck, oversized, fitted and dri-fit, in 160 to 240 GSM cotton, blends and recycled polyester. The most flexible canvas for promotional, event and merch programmes.
Polo Shirts Piqué and jersey polos in cotton, poly-cotton and performance fabrics, with embroidered chest logos, contrast collars and tipping. The default corporate uniform garment worldwide.
Hoodies, Sweatshirts & Caps Heavyweight 280 to 320 GSM fleece hoodies and crews, zip jackets, and six-panel structured caps. Puff print, embroidery and woven patches for merch that gets worn outside work.
Sports Jerseys & Teamwear Fully sublimated jerseys, shorts, training tops and tracksuits for corporate leagues, schools, clubs and marathon merch. Player names and numbers printed in the same pass as the design.
Jackets & Outerwear Windcheaters, softshells, puffer vests, bomber jackets and hi-vis outerwear for field teams, winter uniforms and premium event gifting. Embroidered or heat-transfer branding.
Aprons, Scrubs & Workwear Bib and waist aprons, chef coats, scrub sets, lab coats, twill work shirts and coveralls. Built for daily wash cycles with reinforced stress points and bar-tacked pockets.
Design & Tech Pack Service
No Drawing Yet? We Write the Tech Pack.
Most uniform buyers arrive with a brand guideline and a photo of what they like, not a garment spec. Our in-house design studio turns that into a full apparel tech pack, the same document a fashion brand hands a factory, so every reorder matches the first run and any factory in the world could read it.
- Flat sketches front and back, with construction callouts for collars, plackets, pockets and seams.
- Measurement spec per size with tolerances, graded from your size-set fitting rather than a generic chart.
- Fabric and trim BOM naming fabric, GSM, composition, thread, buttons, zips, tape and interlining.
- Branding placements with embroidery stitch counts, print sizes and Pantone references.
- Label and packaging artwork including fibre-content and care labels for US and EU compliance.
- Your files, in editable formats. Development is a fixed fee per style, credited against your first bulk order.
Fabric Guide
Which Fabric and GSM for Which Job
GSM is grams per square metre. Higher means heavier and more opaque, not always better. The right weight depends on climate, wash frequency and how the garment is worn.
| Fabric | Typical GSM | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cotton single jersey | 160 to 240 | Promotional tees, event merch, D2C brands | 160 to 180 for hot climates and giveaways; 200 to 240 for premium, structured tees |
| Cotton piqué | 200 to 240 | Corporate polos, hospitality, schools | Textured knit hides wear; takes embroidery cleanly |
| Poly-cotton blend | 180 to 220 | Uniforms washed daily, scrubs, housekeeping | Less shrinkage and faster drying than pure cotton |
| Performance polyester | 140 to 170 | Sports jerseys, dri-fit polos, field teams | Moisture-wicking; sublimation prints into the fibre |
| Cotton twill | 220 to 280 | Work shirts, aprons, chef coats | Durable weave for daily industrial use |
| Poplin | 110 to 140 | Formal office shirts, front-of-house | Crisp finish; easy-care blends available |
| Fleece | 280 to 340 | Hoodies, sweatshirts, winter uniforms | Brushed inside; heavier weights read as premium |
| Organic and recycled | Varies | Brands with sustainability commitments | GOTS organic cotton and rPET on request, with documentation |
Size & Fit
Sizes Come From Your Staff, Not a Chart
Every uniform programme starts with a size set: one garment in every size, shipped to you before bulk. Your team tries them on, you send back the size split, and we grade from that. The result is a fit that holds across reorders, because the measurements are written into the tech pack.
- Standard runs XS to 3XL, extended to 5XL and junior sizes on request
- Men's, women's and unisex blocks, or a single unisex block for simpler stock
- Named and sized polybags so distribution at your end takes minutes, not days
- Measurement spec shared in inches or centimetres for your HR or procurement file
Export Markets
How We Work With Each Market
Whether you are a US brand sourcing from India, a Gulf facilities company or an Indian corporate ordering for Diwali, here is what changes and what stays the same.
🇺🇸USA · PriorityUS Brands, Uniform Suppliers & Sourcing AgentsFactory-direct pricing well below domestic manufacturing, SEDEX 4P for Fortune 500 supplier onboarding, DDP shipping with full US Customs documentation and fibre-content labelling. India-origin apparel enters the US at a materially lower duty than China-origin goods.
🇬🇧🇪🇺UK & EUEuropean Brands, Retailers & Workwear DistributorsIndian goods enter the EU at 0% import duty, a real cost gap against Chinese or Bangladeshi sourcing. DDP delivery across the EU and UK, multi-language care labels, and SEDEX audit reports for ethical sourcing files.
🇦🇪UAE & GCCGulf Corporates, Facilities & HospitalityUniform programmes for hotels, malls, facility management and security companies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and the wider Gulf, with Arabic embroidery, lightweight fabrics for the climate, DDP delivery and USD payment.
🇮🇳IndiaIndian Corporates, Hospitals, Schools & HotelsStaff uniforms, Diwali gifting tees, onboarding kits and event merch with GST invoicing and pan-India delivery to offices, plants and individual employees. One PO, one invoice, sized polybags per person.
🇦🇺🇨🇦Australia & CanadaANZ & Canadian ImportersBrands shifting sourcing from China to India for compliance and duty reasons. DDP delivery, full documentation, and support for Australian and Canadian labelling standards.
🏷️All marketsD2C Brands & Private LabelYour own woven labels, care labels, hang tags and packaging with no Optima branding anywhere. MOQ 100 per style makes a first collection realistic. Tech pack service for brands without a designer.
Why Optima
Most Suppliers Can Print a T-Shirt. Fewer Can Pass Your Audit.
Passing a SEDEX audit, shipping DDP into three continents and holding consistency across a 5,000-piece uniform run are different problems from printing a logo. Optima has manufactured since 1995 for Amazon, Disney, Pepe Jeans, Swiss Military, Skechers and Sephora, clients who require compliance documentation, ethical audits and zero tolerance for variation across international orders. The same audit trail, the same inspection gates and the same export desk now run your apparel.
🏅 ISO 9001:2015🏅 ISO 14001🏅 ISO 45001✅ SEDEX 4P🚢 DDP Worldwide🇪🇺 0% EU Duty
Request a Compliance Pack
What Comes Standard
Included on every apparel order, from 100 event tees to a multi-site uniform programme.
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Factory-direct, no trading companyYou buy from the manufacturer. Lower per-unit cost, faster answers, and full control over fabric, construction and inspection.
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Tech pack on every styleEven a simple printed tee gets a spec sheet, so your reorder next year matches this year's garment exactly.
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Size-set sample before bulkOne garment per size for fit approval, or a single pre-production sample for straightforward tees. Nothing goes to bulk unseen.
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Name and department embroideryPer-person names, roles, site codes and colour coding applied on our line and packed in named polybags.
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100% inspection and video before dispatchEvery garment checked against the approved sample. Video of the finished lot sent before the balance is due, same as our bag orders.
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DDP door to doorExport documentation, customs, duties and last-mile delivery handled by us. One price, no surprise charges on arrival.
Ready Stock
Blanks in Stock, Branded on Request
Quick-turn styles held in stock for tight deadlines. Fully customisable with your logo, labels and packaging.
Best Seller
Popular
Heavy Cotton
Sublimation
DryBlend
Oversized
36-Pack
Softstyle
Branding Methods
Screen Print, Embroidery, DTF or Sublimation: Which One and When
Send your artwork, fabric and quantity and we recommend the method free. The table below is the short version of that conversation.
| Method | Best for | Colours | Best fabrics | Durability | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen printing | High-volume tees with bold 1 to 6 colour designs | Limited per design | Cotton and blends | Excellent on cotton | Lowest at scale |
| Embroidery | Corporate logos on polos, shirts, caps, uniforms; names and departments | Multiple threads, no gradients | Piqué, twill, fleece, caps | Outstanding, survives industrial wash | Priced by stitch count |
| Sublimation | All-over and photographic designs, sports jerseys, event tees | Unlimited | Light polyester only | Permanent, dyed into fibre | Efficient on polyester |
| DTF | Detailed full-colour artwork, small runs, dark fabrics | Unlimited | Cotton, blends, darks | Very good | Best for complex art at low MOQ |
| Heat transfer & puff | Metallic, reflective, raised and specialty finishes | Varies | Most fabrics | Good | Mid |
| Woven patches & labels | Premium hoodies, caps, workwear branding | Multiple | Any | Excellent | Low per piece at volume |
Optima (India) vs Other Sourcing Options
Why brands and uniform buyers are moving to certified Indian manufacturers.
| Feature | Optima (India) | China factory | Local printer | Print-on-demand |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEDEX / ethical compliance | ✓ SEDEX 4P | Varies widely | Rarely | N/A |
| EU import duty | 0%, India advantage | 12 to 20% | Local, no duty | Varies |
| US import duty | Lower, India origin | Materially higher | None | Varies |
| Full garment manufacturing | ✓ Cut, sew, finish | ✓ Yes | Blanks only | Blanks only |
| Uniform programmes with replenishment | ✓ Size sets, top-ups | Large runs only | Limited | No |
| Tech pack service | ✓ In-house | Sometimes | No | No |
| MOQ | 100 pieces | 300 to 1,000 | 24 to 50 | 1 (high cost) |
| DDP worldwide shipping | ✓ Always | Sometimes | Domestic only | ✓ retail price |
| Private label and custom tags | ✓ Included | ✓ Yes | Limited | Limited |
| Communication | English · IST · US and EU overlap | Language barrier common | Local | Online only |
Ordering T-Shirts & Merch
Typical timeline: 7 to 15 working days bulk production from sample approval, plus 5 to 10 days air or 15 to 25 days sea. Uniform programmes add a size-set fitting round and run 3 to 5 days longer on the first order, then faster on every reorder.
Four Steps for Straightforward Orders
For printed tees, hoodies and event merch that don't need a full uniform programme.
1
Share your brief
Style, quantity, logo, colours and destination. A reference image is enough. We reply within hours in any timezone.
2
Free mockup & quote
Digital mockup with your branding and an itemised DDP quote covering unit cost, shipping, duties and timeline, within 24 hours.
3
Pre-production sample
A physical sample for fabric, fit, print and colour approval. Most clients approve in one or two rounds.
4
Production & delivery
100% inspected, filmed, and shipped DDP to your door in the USA, UK, UAE, EU or anywhere in India.
Frequently Asked Questions
From buyers in the USA, UK, UAE, India and beyond.
Do you manufacture staff uniforms, or only t-shirts?
Both. Corporate office uniforms (polos, formal shirts, blazers), industrial workwear (hi-vis, twill shirts, coveralls), hospitality (aprons, chef coats, waistcoats), healthcare (scrubs, lab coats, tunics), security and facilities sets, and school uniforms. Each role gets its own tech pack, a size-set fitting, and replenishment runs on the approved spec.
What is the MOQ for uniforms and custom t-shirts?
100 pieces per style, across mixed sizes. Better pricing at 500 and 1,000 pieces. For uniform programmes we agree an annual volume and run smaller top-ups for new joiners on the same pricing, so you are not forced to over-order at the start.
Can you design the garment if we only have a brand guideline?
Yes. Send your logo, colours and a photo of what you like. Our design team returns concept renders and a full tech pack with flat sketches, measurement spec, fabric and trim BOM, branding placements and label artwork. Development is a fixed fee per style, credited against your first bulk order, and the files are yours in editable formats.
How does the size-set fitting work for uniforms?
We make one garment in every size and ship the set to you. Your staff try them on, you send back the size breakdown, and we grade the bulk from that. The measurements go into the tech pack, so a reorder six months later fits exactly the same way. For simple printed tees, a single pre-production sample is enough.
Can each uniform carry an employee name or department?
Yes. Name, role, site code and department colour coding are embroidered on our line, and each garment is packed in a named, sized polybag so distribution at your end takes minutes. Send the staff list up to 7 days before dispatch.
Can you ship custom t-shirts and uniforms to the USA?
Yes, the USA is our priority export market. We ship DDP, handling customs clearance, import duties and last-mile delivery, with commercial invoices, packing lists, certificates of origin and fibre-content labelling. India-origin apparel currently enters the US at a materially lower duty than China-origin goods, and we confirm the landed figure on every quote.
Why source from India instead of China?
Lower US duty on India origin than China origin; 0% EU import duty on Indian goods; and SEDEX 4P, ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 certifications that make ethical-sourcing compliance straightforward for US and EU procurement teams. Plus English-language project management on hours that overlap both the US and Europe.
How much do bulk custom t-shirts and polos cost?
As a guide: basic round-neck cotton tees with screen printing from about USD 2.50 to 4.00 per piece at 500 units; embroidered piqué polos from USD 4.50 to 8.00. Uniform sets, aprons, scrubs and outerwear are quoted per garment on fabric, construction and quantity. A fully itemised DDP quote reaches you within 24 hours.
Do you ship to the UK and EU, and what is the import duty?
Yes, DDP to the UK and all EU countries. Indian-manufactured apparel attracts 0% import duty into the EU. We handle UK and EU customs documentation and supply multi-language care labels where required.
Do you supply uniforms to the UAE and Gulf?
Yes. Hotels, malls, facility management and security companies across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and the wider GCC, with Arabic embroidery, lightweight fabrics chosen for the climate, DDP delivery and USD payment.
Are you SEDEX certified?
Yes, SEDEX 4P, covering labour standards, health and safety, environment and business ethics, alongside ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. Audit reports are shared with procurement teams on request, and factory visits at Kundli, 45 minutes from Delhi, are open to every client.
How long does an order take?
Mockup and tech pack in 3 to 5 working days. Sample or size set in 7 to 10 days. Bulk 7 to 20 working days after approval depending on construction. Air freight 5 to 10 days, sea 15 to 25. Reorders on an approved uniform skip sampling and ship faster.
Which printing and branding methods do you use?
Screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, DTF direct-to-film, heat transfer, puff and rubber print, woven patches, and woven or printed labels. We recommend the method for your artwork, fabric and quantity at quote stage.
Can you make private label apparel for our brand?
Yes. Woven neck labels, printed care labels in multiple languages, hang tags and branded packaging, with no Optima branding anywhere on the garment or box. MOQ 100 pieces per style.
Do you offer organic or recycled fabrics?
Yes. GOTS-certified organic cotton, recycled polyester and recycled cotton blends on request, with certification documentation for your sustainability file. Our ISO 14001 environmental certification covers the facility itself.
Can apparel be combined with bags and gifts in one order?
Yes. Bags and soft goods have been our core business for 30 years, and we run corporate gifting programmes. A welcome kit with a polo, a tote, a notebook and a box ships from one factory under one invoice.
Ready to Dress Your Team or Launch Your Line?
Send your roles or styles, quantities, logo and destination. A mockup and an itemised factory-direct quote reach you within 24 hours. No commitment.
Custom T-Shirt, Uniform & Corporate Apparel Manufacturer in India, Exporting to the USA, UK, UAE & Worldwide
Optima is a custom apparel manufacturer in India supplying bulk t-shirts, polo shirts, hoodies, caps, sports jerseys and complete staff uniform programmes to companies across India and export markets including the USA, UK, UAE, EU, Australia and Canada. Manufacturing since 1995 from a SEDEX 4P and ISO 9001:2015 certified facility in Kundli, Haryana, Delhi NCR, we work with US sourcing agents, European retailers and workwear distributors, Gulf facility management and hospitality groups, D2C fashion brands and Indian corporates seeking factory-direct pricing with full compliance documentation. Uniform manufacturing for offices, factories, hotels, hospitals and schools Our uniform programme covers corporate office wear, industrial and warehouse workwear including hi-vis, hospitality aprons and chef wear, healthcare scrubs and lab coats, security and facilities uniforms, and school uniforms. Each role receives its own tech pack, a size-set sample for a fitting session with real staff, bulk production against an approved size breakdown, per-person name and department embroidery, named polybag packing, and replenishment runs on the approved specification whenever headcount changes. Apparel design and tech pack development Brands and companies without a garment designer use our in-house studio to develop a full apparel tech pack: flat sketches, graded measurement specification, fabric and trim bill of materials, branding placements with stitch counts and Pantone references, and label and packaging artwork including fibre-content and care labels for US and EU markets. The fee is fixed per style, credited against the first bulk order, and files are delivered in editable formats. Export and compliance We export DDP to the USA and worldwide, handling customs clearance, import duties and delivery to your door. India-origin apparel currently enters the US at a lower duty than China-origin goods and the EU at 0% import duty. Screen printing, embroidery, sublimation, DTF, heat transfer, private labelling and export packaging are handled in-house. MOQ 100 pieces per style. Contact us for a free quote; we respond within 24 hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Optima Bags owns and operates manufacturing facilities in India with over 20 years of experience. You receive direct factory pricing, consistent quality, and full transparency in production.
Our factories follow ISO standards and social compliance frameworks including BSCI, SEDEX, SGS audits, and buyer specific certifications.
You receive fabric guidance, product engineering, logo placement support, packaging planning, and cost optimization. Our team tracks production and delivery timelines for every order.
Standard MOQ starts at 100 pieces per model. For smaller volumes, you receive ready stock options and mixed model solutions.
Share your requirement and target market. Our team sends focused catalogues with price ranges and customization options.
Professional designers assist with sketches, material selection, sampling, and tech packs for OEM and ODM projects.
You choose screen print, embroidery, rubber patch, metal logo, woven label, or heat transfer branding.
We accept bank transfer, letter of credit, and secure international payment channels.
Every shipment passes 100 percent inspection. You receive inspection reports and third-party audits on request.
Air, sea, and land shipping available. Door delivery with DDP including customs clearance offered for many regions.
