From emerging t-shirt designers to established apparel brands, we provide complete t-shirt manufacturing solutions from concept to delivery. Our services combine Portugal's textile expertise with sustainable innovation, delivering premium European t-shirt production tailored to your specific needs.
Join the growing list of international t-shirt brands that rely on our Portuguese manufacturing expertise
A step-by-step approach that ensures quality, sustainability, and comfort in every t-shirt we produce
Send us your t-shirt tech packs or physical samples as references. Our team will analyze them and create technical specifications optimized for fit, comfort, and durability.
Our sourcing team selects premium t-shirt fabrics with optimal feel, drape, and wash durability, prioritizing sustainable and organic materials from Portuguese suppliers.
We create t-shirt prototypes for your review, allowing real-world testing of fit, comfort, and durability before production begins.
Your approved t-shirt designs are manufactured with precision in our specialized facilities, with quality checks for color fastness, seam strength, and dimensional stability after washing.
Comprehensive solutions for premium t-shirt production
Our team creates comprehensive technical specifications for your t-shirt designs, including detailed material references, fit measurements, and specialized construction notes for optimal comfort, durability, and retail-ready quality.
Access our network of over 35 Portuguese textile mills specializing in sustainable t-shirt materials including organic cotton, recycled polyester, Tencel, bamboo, and innovative eco-friendly blends that maintain softness and durability.
From pattern-making to final assembly, we handle the entire t-shirt production process with specialized equipment and skilled technicians. Our manufacturing approach ensures premium quality t-shirts with perfect seams, consistent dimensions, and superior wash durability.
Our 18-point t-shirt inspection system ensures exceptional quality in every garment. Each production run undergoes multiple testing phases including wash tests, color fastness verification, dimensional stability assessment, and seam strength testing under real-world wear conditions.
Complete your t-shirt collection with custom labels, heat-transfer logos, embroidery, and screen printing. We develop specialized branding solutions that maintain integrity after repeated washing and wearing for lasting brand visibility.
Our integrated logistics solutions include direct-to-consumer fulfillment, retail-ready packaging, and international shipping with comprehensive tracking and customs documentation. We coordinate seasonal deliveries to align with your t-shirt collection launches worldwide.
Tailored production approaches to meet your t-shirt brand's unique needs, timeline, and budget
From t-shirt concept to production-ready samples in just 4-6 weeks. Our expert design team transforms your ideas into production-ready specifications, with complete technical development of patterns, samples, and production plans. Ideal for emerging t-shirt brands with unique design visions requiring premium custom manufacturing with lower minimum orders.
Our specialized program helps brands create premium sustainable t-shirt collections using organic, recycled and eco-friendly materials. We handle everything from sustainable fabric selection through precision manufacturing to eco-friendly packaging, with specialized techniques to ensure durability and comfort while minimizing environmental impact.
Since 2007, Portugal Textile has specialized in premium t-shirt manufacturing for global brands. Our network spans multiple specialized factories across Portugal, each mastering specific t-shirt construction techniques from basic essentials to luxury fashion tees.
Portugal's strategic EU location ensures fast shipping to European markets (3-5 days) and efficient global distribution. Our manufacturing combines generations of Portuguese textile craftsmanship with modern technical expertise, offering you the perfect balance of quality, comfort, and sustainable innovation.
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Common questions about our t-shirt manufacturing services
To begin working with us, you just need to contact us, sending your request about the project through this form or email. You send us your tech packs as well as the quantities per style color, price targets and deadline of the collection. Then, our commercial department will analyze the project to understand your vision, what the brand is looking for and how we can fulfill all your needs.
A Tech Pack is a framework for sharing your ideas in a structured way. Tech Packs are illustrated designs and specifications of your t-shirt design. A Tech Pack is often required to obtain a quote from a manufacturer or agency, and to ensure that people understand how to make your design and its specifications.
You can submit your designs, tech packs, sketches or image references to us via our contact form. Alternatively, you can also email us at [email protected]
Note: If you don't have a tech pack, you can always send us physical samples from similar styles for what you want to produce.
Our minimum order quantities (MOQs) are customized for each project and may vary based on style and color requirements. For basic t-shirts, our MOQs typically start at 300 pieces per style with a minimum of 100 pieces per color. For more complex designs or specialty fabrics, minimums may be higher. Contact us with your specific project details for a custom quote.
For standard t-shirt production, our lead times typically range from 4-6 weeks after approval of samples. For complex designs or larger orders, lead times may vary. Send us your project details for a specific timeline tailored to your needs.
We source a wide range of t-shirt fabrics including organic cotton, recycled cotton, cotton blends, performance fabrics, bamboo, Tencel, hemp, and various sustainable materials. Our specialty includes premium jersey, interlock, rib, and slub fabrics in weights ranging from lightweight 120 GSM to heavyweight 220 GSM options for different t-shirt styles and purposes.
Yes! We have an internal team dedicated to the quality control of all the stages of the process. Every material is inspected before and after any procedure. Our quality controller team will measure, check flaws, test quality, functionality, comfort, durability, and any other important detail for you.
We provide sustainable, recycled, and biodegradable custom labels, tags, packaging and accessories to create a fully branded product. You should send us your requirements (size, material, colors, etc.) and artworks, and we will make it happen.
We work with several transport companies with land, air, and sea shipments, in order to send the collection to any destination in the world. For each place we have references to provide you the best solutions.
Start your t-shirt manufacturing journey with a free consultation. Our production experts will analyze your project requirements, recommend optimal manufacturing approaches for your t-shirt line, and provide transparent pricing tailored to your specific needs.
