
Notes from the shop.
buyer's guides, letters, and the occasional opinion

valuesWhy 1% of every sale goes to climate
We commit 1% of every sale to verified carbon removal through Stripe Climate. Here's what that means, why we calculate it on revenue instead of profit, and where the money goes.
By Standard BlanksJun 4, 2026
opinionWhy we don't believe in minimums
MOQs in wholesale blank apparel are a habit, not a constraint. Here's why the industry held onto them, and what removing them changes for buyers.
By Standard BlanksOct 18, 2026
pricingHow to read wholesale tier pricing
The price you see on a wholesale apparel SKU is rarely the price you'll pay. A buyer's guide to how tiered pricing actually works, and how to evaluate a supplier's structure.
By Standard BlanksOct 18, 2026
fabric notesHow to pick a tee weight: a buyer's guide
4.2 oz, 5.3 oz, 6.1 oz. The difference between a fashion tee and a workhorse blank lives in a single decimal. Here's a buyer's-guide breakdown of the four practical weight bands.
By Standard BlanksOct 18, 2026
fabric notesHoodie weight, side by side: mid-weight vs heavyweight fleece
8 oz, 10 oz, 12.5 oz. The practical gap between fleece weights is larger than the numbers suggest. A buyer's-guide breakdown of the three bands and how to pick.
By Standard BlanksOct 18, 2026
operationsBulk order checklist: ten things to confirm before you commit
A bulk run falls apart in the same predictable places. Here's a buyer's checklist: ten specs to lock down before you place an order over 100 units.
By Standard BlanksOct 18, 2026