Clothing Manufacturer for Leicester Brands

• Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so you can test a style without committing to hundreds of units. Read what MOQ means.
• Made in the UK or abroad. Produce with our UK partner factories for a short supply chain, or in Pakistan, where clothing can enter the UK duty-free when the origin rules are met.
• Room to grow. Repeat orders can reach around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment, from the same approved sample.
• A predictable timeline. Samples take 2–3 weeks, and bulk orders usually arrive 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.

We make t-shirts, hoodies, knitwear, tracksuits, sportswear and jackets for Leicester and East Midlands labels.

According to Leicester City Council, the city has the second-largest concentration of textile firms in the UK and the largest for garment manufacture.

In 2020, allegations of poor pay and conditions in some Leicester factories led to Operation Tacit, a multi-agency enforcement effort; by December 2021, more than 300 garment businesses in the city had been visited. A 2025 government review of that work found that minimum wage non-compliance in Leicester's garment sector was lower than in other manufacturing, and that forced labour, as defined by the Modern Slavery Act, was not found. For brands, the lesson is the same wherever you produce: check the factory, not just the price.

• Wages. From 1 April 2026, workers aged 21 and over must be paid at least the National Living Wage of £12.71 an hour; the rate is £10.85 for ages 18 to 20, and £8.00 for ages 16 to 17 and apprentices.
• Contracts and payslips. Ask how workers are employed and paid, and whether you can see evidence.
• Audits. An independent social audit, recent and specific to the site making your order, is worth more than a certificate on the wall.
• Subcontracting. Agree in writing that your order is not passed to another factory without your approval.
• Modern slavery statements. If your business turns over £36 million or more, the Modern Slavery Act requires an annual statement on the steps you take to prevent slavery in your supply chain.

Import VAT of 20% is charged on top, except on qualifying young children's clothing, and VAT-registered businesses can account for it on their VAT return. You must register for VAT once your taxable turnover goes over £90,000 in a 12-month period. Our UK guide covers origin rules and fibre labelling.