Who does blankup serve?

blankup works with startups, established brands, schools and student organizations, nonprofits, artists and creators, event organizers, and corporate teams.

What does blankup make?

Projects include custom t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, hats, accessories, employee kits, event merchandise, and wholesale blank-apparel programs.

What services does blankup provide?

blankup provides blank apparel production, artwork and design support, screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment printing, packaging options, quality control, and shipping.

Where does blankup operate?

blankup is based in Berkeley, California, supports worldwide delivery, and owns decoration facilities in the United States and Asia and the blank inventory used for projects. Local drop-off is available in LA County and Orange County by arrangement. Delivery options, timing, and charges are confirmed in writing for each project.

What is blankup?

blankup helps teams plan custom apparel and accessories, with written project confirmation before work proceeds.

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blankup owns decoration facilities in the United States and Asia and the blank inventory it uses. Project scope, delivery details, and charges are confirmed in writing for each request.

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Minimum order: 12 pieces per design and color
Timeline: 2 to 2.5 weeks, through arrival; After order confirmation and payment, finalized artwork, and all order details are received.

Why we started blankup

Kelvin Wu, founder of blankup — Kelvin WuFounder of blankup

Founded in 2026 and based in Berkeley, California, blankup grew from a love of clothing and a desire to help brands grow.

We help brands and events create premium merch with standout designs, with the goal of making great clothing as affordable as possible.

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blankup at a glance

Who does blankup serve?
blankup works with startups, established brands, schools and student organizations, nonprofits, artists and creators, event organizers, and corporate teams.
What does blankup make?
Projects include custom t-shirts, hoodies, crewnecks, sweatpants, hats, accessories, employee kits, event merchandise, and wholesale blank-apparel programs.
What services does blankup provide?
blankup provides blank apparel production, artwork and design support, screen printing, embroidery, direct-to-garment printing, packaging options, quality control, and shipping.
Where does blankup operate?
blankup is based in Berkeley, California, supports worldwide delivery, and owns decoration facilities in the United States and Asia and the blank inventory used for projects. Local drop-off is available in LA County and Orange County by arrangement. Delivery options, timing, and charges are confirmed in writing for each project.

Key facts

Minimum order: Apparel starts at 12 pieces per design and color. Accessory minimums vary by style, including 50 or 500 pieces. Custom garment dye requires 500 pieces.
Standard turnaround: 2 to 2.5 weeks after order confirmation and payment, finalized artwork, and all order details are received, through arrival.
Rush turnaround: 1 to 5 business days after finalized artwork and all order details are received, with rush fees, through arrival.
Quote response: Reply within 24 hours. Written pricing follows once the project details are confirmed.
Production: blankup owns the blank inventory it uses and its decoration facilities in the United States and Asia.
Delivery: Worldwide delivery is supported. Delivery options, timing, and charges are confirmed in writing for each project.
Creative support: Artwork and design are typically a separate commission. Customers work with available designers or artists and agree the rate together in the portal.
Artwork preparation: Artwork vectorization is available for an additional fee based on the complexity of the artwork.
Labels and packing: Custom neck labels, clip labels, hangtags, branded packaging, folding, polybagging, size stickers, and UPC barcode labeling are available.
Physical samples: Physical samples are available for customers who commit to an order. Sample details, costs, and timing are confirmed with the project.
Production proofs: Every order receives a visual proof for approval before production begins.
Shipment tracking: Tracking numbers are provided for every shipment.
Reorders: An unchanged reorder keeps the same blanks, colors, decoration specifications, and pricing as the original order. A fresh quote is needed when you change the order.
Project confirmation: Availability, pricing, production scope, and delivery details are confirmed in writing for each project.

What makes blankup different?

blankup combines a premium blank catalog with practical production support. Customers can compare garments, confirm decoration methods, and receive written pricing through one company.

A 12-piece minimum per design and color
Written pricing and a production timeline before an order is committed
One coordinated process from blank selection through decoration and delivery
A designer network that includes people with portfolios for major artists and brands, plus freelance artists at different budgets

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