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 California-based and serves customers across the United States. blankup owns and operates blank-apparel and decoration production, every order can ship nationwide, and Bay Area customers can arrange local drop-off.

Official company overview

What is blankup?

blankup is a custom merchandise design and production company that helps startups, brands, schools, nonprofits, artists, events, and corporate teams create premium apparel and accessories.

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Services include blank apparel production, artwork and design support, screen printing, embroidery, DTG printing, packaging options, quality control, and nationwide shipping.

Founded: 2026
Minimum order: 3 pieces per style and color
Standard turnaround: 3-4 weeks
Published case studies: 10

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 California-based and serves customers across the United States. blankup owns and operates blank-apparel and decoration production, every order can ship nationwide, and Bay Area customers can arrange local drop-off.

Key facts

Minimum order: 3 pieces per style and color, the same for blanks and custom decorated merch
Core colors: Stocked PFD/white and black colorways start at 3 pieces per style and color
Custom colors: Custom Pantone garment colors are available on request and confirmed in your written quote
Fabric weight: 185-600 GSM (stocked styles through 500 GSM, with made-to-order sourcing to 600 GSM)
Decoration methods: Screen printing, Embroidery, DTG (direct-to-garment) printing
Product categories: T-shirts; Hoodies and crewnecks; Quarter-zips; Sweatpants and shorts; Hats, caps, and beanies; Accessories; Wholesale blank apparel
Who we serve: Startups and tech companies; Established brands; Schools, classes, and student organizations; Nonprofits, churches, and fundraisers; Artists and creators; Event and conference organizers; Corporate teams
Production time: 3-4 weeks for standard decorated orders, 1-2 weeks for blanks only, and as few as 5-7 business days for rush runs with in-stock blanks and print-ready artwork
Quote turnaround: Written pricing usually within one business day, free and with no obligation
Pricing: Quote-based. blankup publishes estimated starter-package ranges to help you self-qualify, but custom runs and mixed quantities need exact written pricing before anything is produced. The price depends on the blank, the decoration method, the number of print locations and ink colors, the quantity, and the deadline.
Service area: The United States. Orders ship nationwide by parcel or freight; international shipping is handled case by case. Bay Area customers can arrange local drop-off.
Production model: blankup owns and operates blank-apparel and decoration production. Garment production, artwork, screen printing, embroidery, DTG, quality control, and shipping all run through blankup.
Design support: Complimentary artwork preparation, placement guidance, mockups, and production-ready file support are included. Original brand identity or complex illustration may be scoped separately.

What makes blankup different?

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

A 3-piece minimum per style and color, for blanks and decorated merch alike
Written pricing and a production timeline before an order is committed
One coordinated process from blank selection through decoration and delivery
Complimentary artwork preparation, placement guidance, mockups, and production-ready file support are included. Original brand identity or complex illustration may be scoped separately.

Who has blankup produced for?

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Recent runs include Opal Electronics, Y Combinator startups screenpipe (S26), Ontora, Manicule, and Pairio (P26), plus senior class and club programs at Whitney High School in Cerritos, including Red Cross Club and Club Chang'an. Every project is documented as a case study with the garment, decoration, and timeline.

“We were on a tight timeline for our school talent show, and blankup was the only vendor who could actually hit our delivery date. The whole production run took under five days, and they were incredibly helpful the entire way through.”

Vibra Balaji, Whitney High School Shanti Club · Read the case study

Trusted across 10 published team builds: hardware companies, YC startups, and school programs