Which suppliers do members recommend for branded merchandise like tees, hoodies, and parasols?

Members recommend several established suppliers for quality branded clothing merch, each with different strengths:

- **Merchery** — high-quality option with partnerships with major brands like Patagonia, though premium pricing. - **Rapanui** (rapanuiclothing.com) — specialises in recycled and organic cotton; members suggest their design-your-own service. - **Teemill** — another recycled/organic cotton option mentioned alongside Rapanui. - **Avallen** — noted as sustainable with zero minimum order quantities. Caveat: prints can fade quickly if designs aren't blocky; best suited for solid, graphic approaches. - **Mate Kustom Clothing** — described as "superb" by members, with at least one member offering direct introductions to the owner.

On branded parasols, the discussion did not yield specific supplier recommendations from the community.

**Caveats:** Members prioritising sustainability have found success with Avallen and Rapanui/Teemill, though this may trade off against the premium positioning of Merchery. The quality and durability vary by supplier and design approach.