Clothing Manufacturer for San Diego Brands
Nevear makes custom clothing and merch for San Diego brands, from a first run of 50 pieces per item to around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to San Diego.
This page covers what matters for a San Diego label: getting merch ready for Comic-Con, when California's Proposition 65 warnings apply to clothing, sales tax, and duty on imports.
- Minimum order
- Typically 50 pieces per item
- Lead time
- Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
- Comic-Con 2027
- 22 to 25 July, preview night 21 July
- Sales tax in San Diego
- 7.75% in the city of San Diego
Why San Diego brands work with Nevear
- Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so a drop or a convention design does not tie up cash. Read what MOQ means.
- US-made or imported. Our US partner factories avoid import duty, while the UK, Pakistan and China can lower the price per piece.
- 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 swimwear, t-shirts, hoodies, shorts, tank tops and caps for San Diego labels.
Merch for Comic-Con
Comic-Con International returns to San Diego from 22 to 25 July 2027, with Preview Night on 21 July. Creators and brands sell merch from the first evening, so stock has to be in San Diego before preview night.
From sample to delivered order
Sample
2–3 weeks
Bulk order and delivery
3–4 weeks from your order, shipping included
Weeks from the start of sampling
Send your artwork by early May to allow for a second sample round. Characters and logos from films, comics and games belong to their rights holders, so print them only with permission; your own designs can be made from 50 pieces per design.
Proposition 65 and clothing
California's Proposition 65 requires businesses to warn people before exposing them to chemicals on the state's Proposition 65 list. It applies to businesses with 10 or more employees that operate or sell products in California, including online sales to people in the state.
In clothing, listed chemicals can turn up in prints, trims, coatings and some synthetic fabrics. If the law applies to you, ask about print and trim materials at the sample stage, and decide whether you need a warning before the labels are made.
California sales tax
In the city of San Diego the sales tax rate is 7.75% from 1 October 2026, and some other cities in the county are higher. To sell in California you need a seller's permit from the CDTFA; our Los Angeles guide explains the permit and resale certificates.
Made in the USA or imported: what you pay at the border
| Where the clothing is made | Duty into the US |
|---|---|
| USA | None |
| UK | 16.5% + 10% |
| Pakistan | 16.5% + 10% |
| China | 16.5% + 12.5%, plus 7.5% on many lines |
Our US guide explains each rate, the tariff changes of 2026 and the FTC rules for labeling clothing sold in the US.
Frequently asked questions
Is Nevear based in San Diego?
No. Nevear Apparel LLC is a US company based in Wyoming. We produce through partner factories in the US, the UK, Pakistan and China, and deliver to brands in San Diego.
What is the minimum order?
Typically 50 pieces per item. The exact minimum depends on the product, fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.
When should I order merch for Comic-Con?
Comic-Con 2027 runs from 22 to 25 July, with Preview Night on 21 July. Send your artwork by early May to allow for samples, a second round if needed, and the bulk order.
Does Proposition 65 apply to my clothing brand?
It applies to businesses with 10 or more employees that operate or sell products in California, including online. If it applies, check prints, trims and coatings for listed chemicals or provide a warning.
Sources
- Comic-Con International: Comic-Con 2027 dates
- OEHHA: About Proposition 65
- CDTFA: California city and county sales and use tax rates (effective October 1, 2026)
- US International Trade Commission: Harmonized Tariff Schedule
Facts checked on . Rules change, so confirm with the source before you rely on them.
Making clothing for San Diego?
Tell us what you want to make and how many pieces. We will confirm the minimum, the best production country and a timeline in your quote.