What you can make · Soft goods
Custom socks & knitwear
Printed photo socks, knitted logo socks, jacquard scarves, knit beanies. What they cost by quantity, the ways to get them made, what manufacturers need from you, and who makes them.
Commish turns your idea, or a photo of something close, into a spec with request images and a price ladder, then collects quotes from the manufacturers you pick. Free; you pay the manufacturer directly. In ChatGPT, install Commish once, then describe what you want.
What it costs
| Quantity | Per piece | Total | Cheapest way |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 pc | $12-$22 | $12-$22 | Printed socks on demand (sublimation) |
| 10 pcs | $10.80-$19.80 | $108-$198 | Printed socks on demand (sublimation) |
| 50 pcs | $10.80-$19.80 | $540-$990 | Printed socks on demand (sublimation) |
| 100 pcs | $2-$7.80 | $200-$780 | Knitted jacquard batch (socks, scarves, beanies) |
| 500 pcs | $1.58-$5.69 | $790-$2,845 | Knitted jacquard batch (socks, scarves, beanies) |
| 1,000 pcs | $1.40-$4.98 | $1,400-$4,980 | Knitted jacquard batch (socks, scarves, beanies) |
Planning ranges in US dollars, including one-time setup (screens, molds, samples), before shipping and import duties. Real quotes depend on size, colors and materials.
Ways to get it made
Printed socks on demand (sublimation)
Knitted jacquard batch (socks, scarves, beanies)
Tips
- Photo or busy pattern, under 100 pairs: printed on demand. 100+ pairs of a logo sock: knitted jacquard is cheaper and lasts longer.
- A custom sock band or header card makes socks feel finished for gifting or resale.
Design rules
- Knitted (jacquard) designs are drawn on a pixel grid with 4-6 yarn colors: bold shapes and large text only; photos won't knit.
- Printed (sublimated) socks reproduce photos and gradients, but need white or light polyester and the print can stretch.
- Decide the size split (for example 60% L/XL) before ordering socks.
What manufacturers need from you
- Item: crew socks, ankle socks, knee-high socks, scarf, knit beanie
- Method: printed (sublimation), knitted (jacquard)
- Colors (optional): knitted: 4-6 yarn colors at most
- Sizes (optional): socks usually come in 2-3 sizes, e.g. S/M and L/XL
- Packaging (optional): sock band, header card or gift box
Files
- Artwork: high-res image for printing, or bold art on a knit grid
- Size split and packaging choice
Safety and legal checks
- Fiber content and care labels are legally required in most markets (US FTC, EU textile regulation).
Who makes it
Manufacturers Commish works with for this, in a fixed order. You can also ask any manufacturer to quote through Commish, including local shops.
Printful
Large print-on-demand catalog with mockup and order APIs; good embroidery. Needs a free Printful account to order.
Order on Printful ↗Printify
Marketplace of print providers: lower base prices, quality varies by provider. Needs a free Printify account to order.
Order on Printify ↗Etsy (custom-order sellers)
Message 2-3 sellers who take custom orders, with your design link.
Search Etsy ↗Alibaba.com (RFQ)
Post a Request for Quotation or message verified suppliers; pay for a sample first and use Trade Assurance.
Search Alibaba.com ↗IndiaMART
Post a buy requirement to get quotes from Indian manufacturers.
Search IndiaMART ↗Get quotes for your own design
Describe it in chat and Commish writes the spec, shows the price at each quantity and sends it to the manufacturers you choose. They reply on a private link, no account needed.
Do you make this? List your company free and get quote requests with a full spec.