Nevear is a leading custom apparel manufacturer

Custom Tank Top Manufacturer

Nevear makes custom tank tops for gym, fashion and team brands, from a first run of 50 pieces per style to bulk orders of around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment.

With no sleeves, the armholes, neckline and binding do most of the work. Here is what to specify.

Three people in gym wear, one in a white tank top, holding rolled yoga mats
Minimum order
Typically 50 pieces per style
Styles
Muscle, stringer, racerback, ribbed, team singlets
Fabrics
Cotton jersey, rib, blends, mesh, performance knits
Lead time
Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order

Tank top styles we make

  • Classic tanks with a scoop neck.
  • Muscle tanks: cut-off sleeves and wide armholes.
  • Stringers: very low armholes and narrow straps, for the gym.
  • Racerbacks, for training and running.
  • Ribbed fashion tanks, fitted, often cropped.
  • Team singlets and basketball jerseys in mesh.
Man in sunglasses and a black muscle tank top standing against a brick wall
Muscle tanks have wide armholes cut where the sleeve would be.

Fabrics

Common tank top fabrics. The exact fabric is confirmed at sampling.
FabricCharacterBest for
Cotton jersey (about 140–200 GSM)Soft and breathable; prints wellEveryday and printed tanks
Rib knit (1x1 or 2x2)Fitted, stretchy, texturedFashion tanks
Cotton/polyester or tri-blendSoft drape, less shrinkageGym and lifestyle tanks
Polyester meshBreathable and lightBasketball and team singlets
Polyester or nylon with elastaneWicking and stretchyTraining and running tanks

Details to decide

  • Armhole depth and shape: from a modest scoop to a deep stringer cut.
  • Binding: bound edges in self fabric or rib, or turned and stitched.
  • Neckline: scoop, crew or racer.
  • Length: regular, longline or cropped; straight or curved hem.
  • Side splits for movement.
White ribbed tank top hanging on a wooden hanger from a ladder
Rib knit gives a fitted fashion tank its stretch and texture.

Branding on tank tops

  • Screen printing, the most common choice on cotton.
  • Heat transfers on mesh and performance fabrics.
  • Sublimation for all-over team designs on polyester.
  • Embroidery for small chest logos on stable fabrics.
  • Printed neck labels instead of tags, for comfort.

Minimums, samples and pricing

Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per style. The exact minimum depends on the fabric and process and is confirmed in your quote.

The price depends mainly on the fabric, branding and quantity. Read what MOQ means, or see how our pricing works.

Tech pack checklist for tank tops

  • Measurement chart, including armhole depth and strap width
  • Fabric, weight and color
  • Binding and hem finish
  • Branding method, size and placement
  • Labels and packaging

Frequently asked questions

What is the minimum order for custom tank tops?

Typically 50 pieces per style. The exact minimum depends on the fabric and production process, and is confirmed in your quote.

What is the difference between a muscle tank and a stringer?

A muscle tank is cut like a t-shirt with the sleeves removed, so it has wide armholes. A stringer has very low armholes and narrow straps, mostly for the gym.

Can you make team singlets?

Yes, in mesh or performance polyester, with sublimated designs, names and numbers.

Which fabric is best for a gym tank?

A cotton/polyester blend or tri-blend for a soft lifestyle tank, or a polyester or nylon knit with elastane if it needs to wick sweat.

How long does a sample take?

Samples typically take 2–3 weeks, and the sample cost is stated in your quote. Once you approve the sample, bulk orders are usually delivered 3–4 weeks from the order date, including shipping.

Ready to make your tank tops?

Tell us the style, fabric and quantity. We will confirm the minimum, a sample timeline and the price per piece in your quote.

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