Glitter printing

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  • Multiple glitter options: gold, silver, holographic, iridescent & colored flakes
  • Firm sealed adhesive layer, anti-shedding & anti-dullness after repeated washing
  • Flexible glitter ink works smoothly on stretch spandex fabrics without cracking
  • Compatible with polyester, cotton, viscose, and poly-spandex blended piqué polos
  • Bright shimmer visual effect greatly improves apparel fashion sense and retail value
  • Matches party, cheer, dance, fashion, and event custom uniform scenarios
  • Low rejection rate for mass glitter printing bulk production

Best Suited For:

  • Holiday & Christmas Collections
  • Dance, Cheer, and Gymnastics Apparel
  • Y2K-Inspired Streetwear Drops
  • Promotional Event & Fan Merchandise

Glitter Printing: Sparkling Impact, Radiant Style

Glitter Printing is a high-impact, fun, and festive technique that remains a staple in the US and European markets. It is particularly popular for holiday merchandise, cheer/dancewear, and the trending Y2K “Bling” aesthetic. Mix fine glitter powder with screen printing adhesive and print onto fabric. Creates sparkling, shimmering glitter surfaces with bright reflective particles. Widely used for fashion apparel, cheer uniforms, event merch, ladies’ custom wear, and party clothing.

High-Brilliance Shimmer. Texture You Can Feel. Designs That Shine.

At OEM T-shirts, we add a touch of magic to your apparel with our professional Glitter Printing services. By suspending high-intensity metallic micro-flakes in a specialized clear base, we create vibrant, shimmering designs that catch the light from every angle.

Whether you are launching a festive holiday collection, designing high-energy dancewear, or creating eye-catching streetwear, our glitter process ensures your brand stands out with a premium, radiant glow.


Why Choose Glitter Printing for Your Brand?

  • Maximum Visual Appeal: Glitter provides a level of sparkle and dimension that standard inks cannot match. It’s the perfect way to make logos “pop” and add a sense of celebration to your merchandise.
  • The Y2K & Retro Trend: Sparkling “Bling” designs are a major trend in Western youth fashion. Glitter printing is the most cost-effective way to achieve that iconic 90s/2000s retro aesthetic.
  • Exceptional Durability: We use industrial-grade binders that lock the glitter flakes into the fabric. Our prints are engineered to stay on the shirt—not on your hands or in your laundry.
  • Safe for All Ages: Our glitter inks are phthalate-free and lead-free, meeting strict CPSIA (US) and REACH (EU) standards, making them perfect for children’s wear and infant apparel.

Our Glitter Customization Options

  1. Fine Micro-Glitter: Offers a sophisticated, subtle shimmer with a smoother hand-feel. Perfect for intricate logos and elegant fashion designs.
  2. Chunky Glitter: Uses larger flakes for maximum light reflection and a bold, textured “3D” look. Ideal for statement back-pieces and event gear.
  3. Holographic & Iridescent Glitter: These flakes shift colors as the wearer moves, creating a “rainbow” effect that is a massive hit in modern streetwear.
  4. Glitter Heat Transfers: Perfect for sharp edges and multi-color glitter designs. These transfers offer a clean finish and are great for small-batch specialty orders.

Our Technical Standard

  • “No-Shedding” Guarantee: The biggest complaint with glitter is “shedding.” At OEM T-shirts, we use high-viscosity resins and precise heat-curing to ensure the glitter is permanently bonded to the fibers.
  • Vibrant Color Palette: From classic Sparkling Gold and Silver to trendy Rose Gold, Neon Pink, and Midnight Blue, we offer a massive range of glitter colors to match your brand’s vision.
  • Stretch-Friendly Bonding: We add specialized elasticity agents to our glitter base, ensuring the print can stretch with the fabric without cracking—perfect for hoodies and ribbed tees.

Comparison: Glitter Printing vs. Rhinestones

Feature Glitter Screen Printing Rhinestone Embellishment
Sparkle Level High (All-over Shimmer) Maximum (Faceted Brilliance)
Texture Slightly Grainy / Textured 3D / Raised / Jewelry-like
Cost Cost-Effective for Bulk Premium / Higher Unit Price
Design Detail High (Can do fine lines) Medium (Limited by stone size)
  • Low-Cost Sparkle Effect. Glitter printing uses fine powder for shimmer; rhinestones rely on individual crystals with a much higher processing cost for large-area patterns.
  • Soft, lightweight texture. Glitter ink stays thin and flexible on fabric; rhinestones are hard protrusions that may irritate skin.
  • Rich Color Options: Supports holographic, pastel, neon, and multi-tonal glitter flakes; metallic printing is limited to gold/silver, bronze luster.
  • Wider Mass Production Efficiency: Glitter screen printing speeds up bulk orders; hotfix rhinestone transfer takes longer for full layouts.
  • General Fabric Compatibility: Works on all cotton, polyester, and stretch blends, not limited to pure polyester fabrics.

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Product Specifications & OEM Manufacturing Details

MaterialCustomizable (Cotton / Polyester / Poly-Cotton / Tri-Blend / Bamboo)
Fabric WeightCustomizable (120-400 GSM)
Fit StyleRegular Fit / Oversized Fit / Slim Fit / Custom
Size RangeS, M, L, XL, 2XL
Colors30+ stock colors & Pantone custom matching
MOQ25 pieces per style & color
Sample Lead Time5-7 business days (refundable against bulk)
Bulk Lead Time15-25 days depending on quantity
CustomizationCustom logo, woven labels, hang tags, neck prints, packaging, Pantone color
Printing & DecorationScreen printing, DTG, DTF, sublimation, embroidery, 3D puff, rhinestone, heat transfer vinyl
Quality ControlAQL 2.5 standard, pre-production + in-line + final inspection
ShippingDDP to US/EU/AU/UK, FOB from Yiwu/Ningbo/Shanghai, USA warehouse (Fontana, CA)
Factory LocationYiwu, Zhejiang, China

OEM Custom Blank Apparel — Factory Direct Wholesale Manufacturing

This blank apparel piece is manufactured to OEM specifications with consistent sizing and premium quality control. Every garment undergoes strict AQL 2.5 inspection before shipping. Ideal for custom branding, private label, wholesale bulk orders, and OEM clothing manufacturing. Whether you are launching a streetwear brand, ordering promotional merchandise, or sourcing corporate uniforms, this product delivers reliable quality at factory-direct pricing.

As a direct garment manufacturer and clothing factory in Yiwu, China, we produce custom t-shirts, hoodies, polo shirts, workwear, caps, and more. All products support full OEM/ODM customization including custom labels, hang tags, packaging, and Pantone color matching.

Customization & Decoration Techniques

We offer a comprehensive range of custom apparel decoration techniques to bring your designs to life. Our in-house capabilities include: screen printing (up to 8 colors for bold, durable designs), DTG printing (direct-to-garment for photo-quality, full-color artwork), DTF transfer (durable heat transfers suitable for any fabric), sublimation printing (all-over polyester prints with vibrant, fade-resistant colors), 3D puff embroidery (raised textured effects for premium branding), flat embroidery (precise logo reproduction for corporate and team wear), chenille embroidery (soft, plush texture for vintage-style designs), rhinestone application, and heat transfer vinyl. Each technique is handled at our Yiwu factory with strict QC inspection at every stage. Whether you need bulk screen printing for a promotional event or premium embroidery for a luxury brand, we deliver consistent quality on every order.

Available Sizes & Colors

We offer an extensive size range from S, M, L, XL to 2XL — accommodating men's, women's, and unisex fits. Choose from 30+ stock colors including white, black, navy, red, royal blue, forest green, olive, sand, heather grey, yellow, orange, and pink. Need a specific shade? We offer Pantone color matching and custom garment dyeing to match your exact brand colors. All dyes are azo-free and eco-friendly, meeting OEKO-TEX and REACH compliance standards.

OEM & Private Label Services

As a full-service OEM clothing manufacturer and ODM factory, we provide end-to-end private label services. This includes custom woven labels, printed neck labels, hang tags, poly bag packaging, custom carton boxes, and branded packaging design. We also offer custom size tags, care label printing, and barcode/UPC labeling for retail-ready packaging. Our in-house design team can help refine your tech packs and create pre-production samples within 5-7 business days. Sample costs are refundable against bulk orders. We also produce counter-samples to match your reference quality and specifications. Whether you are a startup brand launching your first collection or an established label scaling production, our MOQ of 25 pieces per style makes it easy to get started.

DDP Shipping & USA Warehouse

We specialize in DDP shipping (Delivered Duty Paid) — your orders arrive at your door with no customs hassle and no surprise fees. We offer DDP to USA, DDP to UK, DDP to EU (Germany, France, Netherlands, Spain, Italy), DDP to Australia, and 30+ countries worldwide. For US-based customers, our Fontana, California warehouse provides fast domestic shipping, local fulfillment, and quick turnaround — orders ship within 1-2 business days from our USA distribution center. We also support FOB from Yiwu/Ningbo/Shanghai ports for customers who prefer to arrange their own freight forwarding. As a Yiwu-based supplier with direct factory access, we ensure competitive china DDP shipping rates and reliable delivery timelines. Our 3PL USA warehouse service is ideal for dropshipping, Amazon FBA prep, and just-in-time inventory.

Quality Control & Manufacturing Standards

Quality is at the core of our garment manufacturing process. Every order undergoes AQL 2.5 quality control inspection — the international standard for apparel QC. Our QC team checks every piece against your specifications: fabric weight, color accuracy, stitch count per inch, print alignment, embroidery density, measurement tolerance, and overall finish. We conduct pre-production inspections, in-line inspections, and final random inspections before packing. Our factory maintains consistent sizing across all production runs using computerized pattern cutting and automated spreading machines. All materials are tested for color fastness, shrinkage, and pilling resistance. We are committed to sustainable manufacturing — offering organic cotton, recycled polyester (rPET), and eco-friendly dyes for environmentally conscious brands.

Applications & Use Cases

Our blank apparel serves a wide range of industries and use cases: promotional t-shirts for marketing campaigns and trade shows, corporate uniforms for businesses and staff clothing programs, team uniforms for sports clubs and events, streetwear collections for fashion brands and designers, merchandise for bands, YouTubers, and content creators, workwear for construction, warehouse, and hospitality industries, activewear for gyms, fitness brands, and athletic events, school uniforms and club apparel, and branded giveaways for conferences and seminars. We also support dropshipping fulfillment from our USA warehouse for e-commerce brands.

Looking for a reliable wholesale blank t-shirt supplier or OEM custom apparel manufacturer? We are a direct t-shirt factory in China offering factory-direct pricing on all bulk apparel orders. From cotton t-shirts and polyester performance tees to hoodies, polo shirts, workwear, and caps — we produce to your exact specifications with custom logo printing and embroidery. Get a free quote or contact us to start your order today.

Frequently Asked Questions

MOQ, decoration methods, lead times and shipping — quick answers from our production team.

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ)?

Our standard MOQ is 25 pieces per style. We support mixed colors and sizes within the same order to give you maximum flexibility.

Can you do custom logo printing and embroidery?

Yes. We offer screen printing, DTG, DTF, sublimation, embroidery, 3D puff, and many other decoration methods. Send us your design and we will recommend the best technique.

How long does production and shipping take?

Production typically takes 15-20 working days. DDP shipping to the US takes 18-25 days by sea, 15-18 days by rail to Europe, and 5-7 days by air express.

Do you offer DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) shipping?

Yes. We offer DDP shipping to the US, EU, UK, Canada, and Australia. All customs, duties, and taxes are handled by us. You receive goods at your door with no surprise fees.

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Factory · China

35 Lingyun Road, Yiwu, Zhejiang, China

Warehouse · USA

13052 Jurupa Ave, Fontana, CA 92335, United States