RC01 Vendor Stack
Operator directory of every vendor in the RC01 production path. Ranked by tier: Tier 0 is this-week-blocking, Tier 1 is by Monday, Tiers 2-6 are alternatives and future-capsule research. Cited to source; verified entries show a phone, address, or URL we actually read.
📄 Download as CSV: rc01-vendor-stack.csv — 38 rows, copy-paste into spreadsheet or CRM.
Tier 0 · This week. Block the launch if they slip.
LA Apparel is overdue · DM Print Positiv · call Shirtmax · order $1 NY Custom Labels sample pack
| Vendor | Role | Contact | Pricing | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA Apparel | Blanks: 34008GD + 3380GD | laapparel.com | retail tiered | OVERDUE 2026-04-18. 4-5 day ground to NYC. Every day slip eats sample buffer. | order pending |
| Shirtmax NYC | Primary blanks (AS Colour 5080 + BC 3483) | shirtmax.com | $10-15 est / unit @ 50 | Canon primary. Same-day pickup possible if stock confirmed. | active |
| NY Custom Labels | Woven labels + SKU-5 woven-patch option | newyorkcustomlabels.com | $3-5 industry / $25 est at 20 | Confirmed woven-patch capability. $1 sample packs 1-day NYC ship. Register-changing find — same vendor for neck labels AND SKU-5 patch = one artwork handoff. | confirmed |
| Print Positiv | Water-based discharge screen print (SKU-1) | DM @PRINTPOSITIV on IG 265 W 37th St #2102, NYC | $8-14 est / unit @ 50 | No phone public. Mon-Fri 10a-9p, Sat 10a-4p. "NO SCREEN CHARGE" currently. Bode / Wales Bonner soft-hand register. | verified |
| DTF Transfers Now | Primary DTF vendor (SKUs 3, 4, 5) | (305) 542-5752 info@dtftransfersnow.com | $0.02/sq in · $2.40-3.60 full-chest | 24h turnaround. No minimums, no setup fees. Canon vendor per axiom. | verified |
Tier 1 · Early Monday. Secondary canon.
Secondary vendors named in 5-SKU axiom
| Vendor | Role | Contact | Pricing | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suneco Tees | Secondary blank vendor | 146 W 29th St NYC | comparable to Shirtmax | Walk-in. Canon secondary per axiom. | active |
| Transfer Express | DTF backup (UltraColor Max) | transferexpress.com | $0.03/sq in gang · $3.60-4.80 full-chest | Alternative if DTF Transfers Now delays. | verified |
| APPRVL NYC · Megan Mussari | Chainstitch on antique 1900s machine | hello@apprvlnyc.com · Brooklyn | quote on request | NOT for production. One hero piece for brand photography — single authorial mark. Skip if calendar tightens. | verified |
| Noissue | Kraft mailer + tissue + stamp + sticker | noissue.co | MOQ 250 custom print | 100% recycled FSC, compostable. Metallic/neon only 1-color. Operator note "1-unit minimum" was incorrect for custom print. | verified |
Tier 2 · Alternative decoration. Only if Print Positiv slips.
| Vendor | Role | Contact | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cre8 Imprints | DTF + embroidery + vinyl | 51 W 28th St 2nd Fl NYC cre8imprints@gmail.com · IG @cre8_imprints | Mon-Sun 9a-6p (Sun 5p). BYO policy unconfirmed. | partial |
| ABCDE Embroidery | Budget chainstitch alternative to APPRVL | (212) 267-7070 · nycsewing@aol.com 109 Lafayette St Suite 302 NYC | Any Body's Custom Design Embroidery. Since 1993. Mon-Sat 9a-7p, Sun 9a-6p. | verified |
| Felix Semibratov | Digital printing Lower Manhattan | felixsemibratov.com 47 Canal St 1st Floor NYC | 5.0/13 reviews. Method ambiguous (DTG/DTF/etc) — needs quote. | partial |
Tier 3 · RC02+ chainstitch pool
| Vendor | Contact | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Rose Adrian Studio | victoriaroseadrian.com | Chainstitch + tailoring + events NYC |
| Joy Nuanez | joynuanez.com | Chainstitch NYC |
| The Stonework | stoneworkstore.com | Custom chainstitch |
| Golden Supply Co | hello@goldensupplyco.com · Rochester NY | Domestic non-NYC option |
| Hilary J Corts (rowdycowlick) | IG @rowdycowlick | NYC Chainstitch Instagram-primary |
Tier 4 · Blank fallback shops (hold in reserve)
| Vendor | Address | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sun E Co | 146 W 29th St NYC | Wholesale tees — Gildan et al. Massive hoodie/sweatshirt stock. |
| Wow! Custom Tees | 47 W 36th St NYC | Shaka Wear, Independent, Bella+Canvas. 4.7/61 reviews. |
| The End Collection Inc | 114 W 29th St NYC | Indie-designer friendly. 4.9/270 reviews. Low/no MOQ. |
| Uptown Apparel | 1453 St Nicholas Ave NYC | BYO-garment flat rate ~$25/piece (<12 units). |
| Customnia | 43-01 21st St Unit 211B Queens NYC | Custom apparel Queens. |
Tier 5 · RC02+ custom-fabric + tailoring queue
Future-capsule research. Not for this week.
| Vendor | Contact | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Metro Textiles (Kashi) | (212) 209-0004 · Metrotextiles@aol.com 265 W 37th St Suite 908 | Designer deadstock. Mon-Fri 9a-5:30p. $4 wall famous. $4-10/yd. |
| LNC Tailor & Bespoke | (212) 406-9527 199 Canal St Suite 204 | Family bespoke since 1981. Thu-Sun 10:30a-5p · CLOSED Mon-Wed. Reagan-awarded. |
| Ms. Chen Expert Tailoring | 88 E Broadway Mall B42 (basement) | Designer-favorite basement tailor. |
| The Orchard Tailor Service | LES NYC | BYO-fabric garment construction. |
| Friendly NY Fashion (Frankie) | Mott St NYC | Former designer's seamstress. |
| A K Fabric Inc | Garment District NYC | Mood-quality at better prices. |
| Prime Fabrics | Garment District NYC | Competitive fashion fabric. |
| Green Matters Natural Dye | greenmattersnaturaldyecompany.com · NYC fibershed | Overdyeing / washing / finishing — small-batch friendly. |
| Wildcolor Brooklyn | wildcolorbrooklyn.com | Natural dye + handmade textile. |
| Metro Dyeing | metrodyeing.com | NYC 30+ years trim + components. |
Tier 6 · Editorial photography studios (May 2 reshoot)
| Studio | Contact | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Nula Studios | nulastudios.com · E Williamsburg | 8 studios, Studio E flagship with 800 sq ft cyclorama. ~$500-1500/day est. |
| Bond Street Studio | bondstreetstudio.com · Brooklyn | Photo/video rental. |
| 1984 Studio | 1984studio.com · Brooklyn | Cyc + gear included. |
Not accessible · Not applicable · Deprecated
| Entry | Why |
|---|---|
| Materials for the Arts (MFTA) | Nonprofit-only. NYC DCLA program. Revasser LLC not eligible. MFTA Designer-in-Residence only path (Daveed Baptiste 2025 precedent). |
| Vanguard PH | DEPRECATED per 5-SKU canon 2026-04-16. Historic PH sampling partner 2023-2024. |
| MasterKnitPeru | DEPRECATED. Peru knit chain did not ship. Historic sampling 2024. |
| Wow! Apparel (vs Wow! Custom Tees) | Stale canonical reference. 5-SKU axiom removed from primary stack. Wow! Custom Tees (blanks) still on Tier 4 fallback list. |
| Printful | DEPRECATED. Historic print-on-demand attempt. Not for brand-register production. |