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Custom merch built for you
Imagine swag that’s super retail: completely custom items, colors, packaging… endless ways to make memorable merch for your crew. A world of custom possibilities awaits. We can help you get there.
SWAG /
Custom merch built for you
Imagine swag that’s super retail: completely custom items, colors, packaging… endless ways to make memorable merch for your crew. A world of custom possibilities awaits. We can help you get there.
Hoodies
Outerwear
Button Up
Sweaters
Jerseys
Headwear
Beanies
Bags
Slippers
Plush ToysWhy make merch that’s custom sourced?
Built from scratch
Embody your brand colors, mascot and mission with completely custom merch made just for you. Sky’s the limit.
Retail level design
With skilled fashion, industrial and graphic designers on hand. We’re ready to turn your ideas into amazing merch.
Big savings, low minimums
With our factory direct connections, you’ll get the benefit of big savings while also keeping the minimums low.
We’ll handle the logistics
Sourcing can be complicated, so leave the logistics to us. From compliance to QC, we’ve got you covered.
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Kotis Custom Catalog
Imagine swag that’s super retail: completely custom items, colors, packaging… endless ways to make memorable merch for your crew.
A world of custom possibilities awaits. We can help you get there.
Custom folding chairs
Build a fully customizable chair to provide lasting comfort and style for any outdoor activity. From beach chairs to zero gravity loungers, all with endless design opportunities, there’s a style for every occasion.
Custom folding chairs
Build a fully customizable chair to provide lasting comfort and style for any outdoor activity. From beach chairs to zero gravity loungers, all with endless design opportunities, there’s a style for every occasion.
How Sparkling Ice Revved Up Their Summer Swag
To thrill their fans, Sparkling Ice imports truly unique and custom swag. From pool floaties to pineapple sunglasses, these amazing items can’t be found in catalogs. Learn how Sparkling Ice works with our creative team to engineer new promotional products from scratch and the impact that imported swag has on their retail success.
THE KOTIS PROCESS
From Creative to Compliance,
we’ve got you covered
1.
Product Engineering
Take your idea to the next level when using Kotis to engineer it for custom manufacturing.
2.
Factory Network
Long term partnerships with a large network of suppliers allows us flexibility to make your custom items amazing.
3.
Quality Control
We understand what it takes to make quality items done right.
4.
Freight Logistics
From ocean to air shipments, we have options with multiple carriers.
5.
Compliance
Doing the right thing matters to us, so we take compliance seriously.
PRO TIP: Plan Ahead
With a bit of early planning, the benefits of building items from the ground up can be at your fingertips. Here’s a chart showing a breakdown of the most common stages and timelines. Your project may vary, but this is a good starting point for understanding how overseas orders are made. For your next project, just start the process a quarter or 2 ahead.
From offshoring to reshoring: options to make sourcing work for you
When it comes to fully custom, you’ve got choices. Not just about the details of your product, but also about production facilities and logistics. Whether it’s overseas, at home or something in between, there are benefits to each approach. Knowing the choices and understanding the pros and cons are key to making the right choice for your brand.
Offshoring (Asia & the Middle East)
A traditional option for importing fully custom items, generally produced and imported from Asia or the Middle East. There are many advantages in infrastructure to support not only manufacturing but also transit.
Nearshoring (South America)
A great option in terms of manufacturing, although production can take a bit longer and the quantities required are generally slightly higher. That said, transit is much shorter with a significantly lower emissions impact.
Reshoring (USA)
As close as possible to 100% USA-made, which means the materials, finishes, decoration are all made in the USA. This option is great for brands who want to have a fully custom product, while still being made in the USA.
| Offshoring | Nearshoring | Reshoring | |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOQ | 144 units | 300+ units | 100 units |
| Production Time | 30 days of production | 30-80 days of production | 15 – 120 days of production |
| Duty & tariffs | Duty & tariffs on most products | Mainly duty free/tariff free | Mainly duty free/tariff free |
| Material selection | Large stock material selections | Some stock material selections | Less stock options/item dependent |
| Time zone | Significant time zone difference | Same or similar time zone | Same time zone |
| Labor | Lower labor rates Aging labor force |
Higher labor rates Strong labor force for future |
Highest labor rates Limited labor force |
| Transit | Ocean transit – 30 days | Ocean transit – 10 days to west coast | Domestic delivery |
| Emissions | Highest C02e emissions (7-10x more miles) |
Lower C02e emissions | Lowest C02e emissions |
ECO TIPS
How to bring more sustainability to custom sourcing
When you think of overseas sourcing you may think it’s inherently less sustainable, but that depends on the choices you make. No matter where you decide to manufacture there are additional ways to think about sustainability and reduce your impact.
Polybags
Change to a degradable bag or remove them completely.
Materials
Choose organic or recycled materials.
Hangtags
Move to recycled materials or encourage recycling of tags.
Emissions
Consider where your items are made and the distance they’ll travel.
Looking to sell retail products?
Wanting to create limited edition items to sell to your fans? We can help you create completely custom merch, designed and built for your brand. From ideation to compliance to shipping & fulfillment, if you’re ready to create truly custom merch to sell, we’re here to help.