Nevear is a leading custom apparel manufacturer

Clothing Manufacturer for Bristol Brands

Nevear makes custom and wholesale clothing for Bristol 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 UK, the US, Pakistan and China, and deliver to Bristol.

Many independent labels sell on sustainability. This page covers what matters for a Bristol label: making green claims that stand up under UK consumer law, deciding fabrics before you print a label, and duty and VAT on imports.

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Minimum order
Typically 50 pieces per item
Lead time
Samples 2–3 weeks; bulk 3–4 weeks from order
Green claims
CMA fines of up to 10% of global turnover
VAT registration
Required above £90,000 taxable turnover

Why Bristol brands work with Nevear

  • Small first runs. Our minimum is typically 50 pieces per item, so you can test a style without overproducing. Read what MOQ means.
  • Fabric decided before production. Organic cotton, recycled polyester and other fabrics are confirmed at sampling, so you know what you can say about them before you print a label.
  • Made in the UK or abroad. Our UK partner factories avoid import duty, while Pakistan and China can lower the price per piece.
  • Room to grow. Wholesale orders can reach around 50,000 pieces in a single shipment, from the same approved sample.

We make hoodies, t-shirts, joggers, jackets, pants and shorts for Bristol labels.

Green claims: what the CMA expects from fashion brands

In September 2024 the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) published a guide to environmental claims written for fashion businesses, based on its Green Claims Code. It asks brands to give complete and accurate product information, to explain the criteria behind any green or sustainable range and include only products that meet them, and to say so when a claim covers only part of a product's life.

The guide warns against calling a product "recycled" in a way that suggests all of it is when only part is, and against leaf logos, icons or images that suggest a benefit you cannot explain. Since April 2025 the CMA has been able to fine a business up to 10% of its global turnover for breaking consumer protection law.

Made in the UK or imported: duty and VAT

Duty on clothing such as T-shirts and jeans, from the UK Trade Tariff (October 2026). The 0% rate applies only when the goods meet the scheme's rules of origin.
Where the clothing is madeDuty into the UK
UKNone: no import
Pakistan0% under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme, or 12%
China12%
US12%

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.

How an order works

From sample to delivered order

Sample

2–3 weeks

Bulk order and delivery

3–4 weeks from your order, shipping included

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Weeks from the start of sampling

One sample round shown. Each extra round adds 2–3 weeks, and your review time comes on top.
  1. Send your designs or a tech pack, with quantities per size and color.
  2. We confirm the minimum, price, production country and timeline in your quote.
  3. We make a sample in 2–3 weeks so you can check fit, fabric and finish.
  4. Once you approve it, the bulk order usually arrives in Bristol 3–4 weeks from the order date, shipping included.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nevear based in Bristol?

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 Bristol.

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.

Can I call my clothing sustainable?

Only if you can back it up. The CMA's guide for fashion brands asks for specific, accurate claims, so say what is organic or recycled and how much of the garment it covers, rather than relying on broad words like "sustainable" or "eco".

What duty will I pay on clothing made abroad?

The normal rate on clothing is 12%. Clothing made in Pakistan can come in at 0% under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme when it meets the rules of origin. Import VAT of 20% applies on top, except on young children's clothing.

Sources

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