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Which suppliers should we use for branded merchandise, and what are typical prices for branded sample cups?
Members recommend two specific suppliers for branded merchandise: - **Awesome Merchandise** — praised for good quality and quick turnaround on branded clothing items - **Go For Green** (contact: Wayne Whoriskey) — endorsed multiple times by members as very good, with Wayne specifically highlighted as excellent to work with For branded sample cups specifically, members were asked about fair pricing and suppliers but the community discussion does not contain concrete pricing ranges or specific cup suppliers. Members confirmed Go For Green as a good option but did not provide sample cup pricing details in the excerpts provided.
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.