Mike Apparel manufactures custom streetwear for New York brands with a 50-piece MOQ per design, a 2–3 weeks lead time and DDP delivery to New York in 4–6 days. Cut and sew, private label, in-house print, embroidery and wash, factory-direct from Sialkot.
New York streetwear runs from SoHo flagships to Brooklyn pop-ups and a deep bench of skate, music and neighbourhood labels. Buyers here handle a lot of product and can tell 300 GSM from 400 GSM by touch, which sets the quality bar for anything sold in the city.
What we do for New York streetwear labels
Manufacturing in the New York garment district is expensive and slow for small runs, and most local shops no longer take cut-and-sew under 500 units. We give New York brands a 50-piece minimum on heavyweight fleece, Eastern-time sampling calls and DDP delivery to JFK in under a week.
Every New York client gets a dedicated merchandiser, a fixed block on file and a sample before any bulk run. Read how the whole process works on our how it works page, or see what private label manufacturing covers.
Products we make for New York
Heavyweight sells in New York: 400–450 GSM hoodies and crewnecks, 300 GSM tees, sherpa-lined and puffer outerwear for the winter months. Boxy and oversized blocks dominate.
- 450 GSM heavyweight hoodies
- boxy crewnecks
- puffer and varsity jackets
- sherpa-lined hoodies
- fitted hats and beanies
Browse every product line: custom t-shirts, custom hoodies, custom sweatsuits, custom tracksuits, custom jackets, custom crewnecks, custom beanies, custom hats.
A typical first order from New York
The most common first order we see from New York is 50 to 100 450 GSM heavyweight hoodies plus 50 boxy crewnecks in one colour each, sampled together so the fits and labels match. That run lands at your door for a few thousand dollars, sells through in a drop, and the reorder is quoted the same day from the block on file. Brands add sherpa-lined hoodies and headwear on the second or third run once the core pieces are proven.
Shipping to New York: DDP, duties paid
Air freight from Sialkot reaches New York in 4–6 days via JFK once the run ships, delivered DDP: duties, taxes and customs clearance are paid by us and included in the quote. Sea freight via the Port of New York and New Jersey costs less for large runs and takes four to six weeks. Every shipment is packed to your carton spec with size stickers and a packing list, and can go straight to a 3PL or fulfilment centre. Full details on our DDP shipping page.
Fit standards for New York brands
All blocks are graded to US sizing from XS to 3XL, with oversized and boxy silhouettes graded so a customer buys their normal size. We keep New York clients’ patterns and grade rules on file so reorders match. See our US streetwear sizing guide for the measurements we start from.
Working with us from New York
- Send a briefTech pack, sketch or reference piece plus quantity. We reply within 24 hours, on Eastern time.
- Sample in 7–10 daysA physical pre-production sample shipped to New York, with fabric swatches and label samples.
- Approve and produceSign off, 50% deposit, then 2–3 weeks in production with photo updates.
- DDP delivery4–6 days to your door, duties paid.
New York brand? Send your first product idea and quantity. We quote within 24 hours and can have a sample in New York in about ten days.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make heavyweight fleece for New York winters?
Yes. 450–550 GSM brushed cotton fleece, sherpa-lined hoodies and 200–250 GSM synthetic-fill puffers are all in our range, and they are what most of our New York clients order.
What time do you take calls?
Our sales and sampling team is available 8am to 6pm Eastern. Factory floor updates go out overnight so they are in your inbox in the morning.
How does DDP delivery to New York work?
We ship air freight to JFK with duties and customs paid, then deliver to your address in Manhattan, Brooklyn or New Jersey. No broker, no surprise invoice.
Can you match a New York brand's existing fit?
Yes. Send us one of your current pieces and we build the block from it, then keep it on file for reorders.
We also work with brands in Dallas, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and across the rest of the United States, the UK, Canada, Australia and Europe. Compare manufacturing options in our guide to Pakistan vs China vs USA clothing manufacturing.
Last updated September 5, 2026 · Mike Apparel, Sialkot. Pricing and lead times reflect current factory capacity; confirm on your quote.