U.S.-BASED CUSTOM APPAREL + MERCHANDISE PRODUCTION PARTNER

Get the product right.

We’ll handle the moving parts.

AOB helps agencies, brands and organizations source, develop and produce premium custom apparel and branded merchandise, while we manage the product decisions, decoration, production and follow-through behind it.

We do the work behind the work.

START HERE

Choose your path.

Start with what you need.

Curated assortment of Art of Branding apparel production samples

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Review fit, fabric and finish before production.

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Coordinated premium branded apparel package prepared by Art of Branding

Ready-to-Order Packages

A faster path for branded apparel orders.

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Embossing & Debossing

Tactile branding for hoodies, crewnecks and custom products.

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Finished custom apparel project produced by Art of Branding

Our Work

See how AOB translates concepts into finished products.

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PREMIER ALLIANCE

One partner for the work behind every order.

For agencies, corporate teams and recurring buyers that want sourcing, product guidance, production management and follow-through handled in one place.

SOURCING

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PRODUCT GUIDANCE

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PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT

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FOLLOW-THROUGH

LEARN ABOUT PREMIER ALLIANCE

THE PRODUCT PERSPECTIVE

A product can meet the spec and still miss the mark.

The difference is usually in the decisions made before production.

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01 — The right materials.

The most expensive fabric isn’t always the right fabric.

It has to support how the product should look, feel and perform.

Illustrative black hoodie pocket stitching, woven tab and ribbed cuff in natural light

02 — The right details.

More decoration doesn’t automatically make a better product.

The right details strengthen the design instead of competing with it.

Model wearing a heavyweight boxy-fit AOB production sample

03 — The right fit.

Great artwork can’t rescue the wrong silhouette.

Fit changes how the entire product is seen, felt and remembered.

TWO WAYS TO PRODUCE

Not sure which path your product needs?

We help you choose the right approach based on the product, quantity and goals.

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Custom Cut & Sew

Built for greater control and a truly custom product.

  • ✓ Custom product development
  • ✓ Fabric & trim sourcing
  • ✓ Sampling & fit approval
  • ✓ Custom construction & finishing
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Premium apparel decoration produced with embroidery and specialty branding

Premium Apparel Decoration

A faster route when the right garment already exists.

  • ✓ Screen printing
  • ✓ Embroidery
  • ✓ Appliqué
  • ✓ Specialty finishes
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FEATURED PROJECT

Gatorade Super Bowl LIX Jacket Program

When the product represents your brand on a high-visibility stage, every decision matters.

For Super Bowl LIX, AOB helped manage a custom jacket program across two product tiers—from development and material decisions through branded details, production oversight and final delivery.

More than 400 jackets were produced for the activation.

Custom Gatorade Super Bowl LIX jackets produced by Art of Branding

400+

Pieces Produced

2

Jacket Tiers

LIX

Super Bowl

Ongoing

Gatorade Partner

Gatorade Super Bowl LIX jacket project detail
Gatorade custom jacket detail from the Super Bowl LIX program
Gatorade custom jacket construction and branding detail
Finished Gatorade jacket from the Super Bowl LIX program
Gatorade jacket detail from the Super Bowl LIX program

THE STAKES

This wasn’t simply an apparel order. The jackets were part of a major brand activation where fit, finish, consistency and presentation all reflected back on the brand.

Premium Gatorade jacket materials and branded construction detail

WHAT AOB HANDLED

Product development, material and construction decisions, branded appliqué, custom labels, quilted lining, trim details, production management and quality control.

Finished Gatorade jacket program detail managed by Art of Branding

WHAT THAT MEANT FOR THE CLIENT

One partner managing the product details across two coordinated jacket tiers—from development through final delivery—while the client stayed focused on the larger activation.

OUR CAPABILITIES

Capabilities that support apparel and merchandise production.

Pattern Making

Fabric Sourcing

Sampling

Screen Printing

Embroidery

Embossing & Debossing

Labels & Trims

Packaging

Production Management

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

TRUSTED BY 5,000+ BRANDS, TEAMS & ORGANIZATIONS

“

Art of Branding gives me full creative freedom and transparency. Bianka is incredible—fast, knowledgeable, and endlessly patient.

PRETTY LITTER

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Flawless experience—our order arrived early, a holiday miracle! Quality is excellent.

SPIRITS GYMNASTICS

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Ordered 72 custom embossed hoodies for our staff. Service was top-notch—they even sent a free blank sample so we could feel the fabric first. We’re thrilled with the final product.

V3 ELECTRIC

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Questions before getting started?

What is your minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom apparel?

👉 Answer: Our MOQ varies depending on the service: Embroidery & Screen Printing: Minimum of 24 pieces per design. Cut & Sew Manufacturing: MOQ starts at 50 pieces per design.

How long does production take?

👉 Answer: Our standard production times are: Screen Printing & Embroidery: 10-15 business days after artwork approval. Cut & Sew Custom Orders: 4-6 weeks depending on complexity and client's project frequency. May extend up to 8-10 weeks. This will be determined before any production agreement has been made. Rush Orders: Available for an additional fee—contact us for availability.

Can I order samples before placing a bulk order?

👉 Answer: Yes! We offer: Blank pre made garment samples (to check fabric & fit). Custom sample production for cut & sew orders (starting at $350). Pre-production proofs for embroidery & printing.

What payment terms do you offer?

👉 Answer: We require 100% payment upfront before production begins.

LET’S BUILD A BETTER PRODUCT

Start your project with the right partner.

Whether you have a clear brief, an existing product to improve, or an idea you need help evaluating, AOB can help determine the right next step.