Branded apparel

Category overview

We offer a wide range of branded merch in this category:

• T-shirt
• polo shirt
• hoodie
• soft-shell jacket
• padded jacket
• cap

Česko a EU kontext

Czech and EU context. The standard VAT rate of 21% applies to merch products and gadgets in Česko — 12% for selected services and goods (e.g. printed publications), 0% for exports outside the EU. From January 2025 mandatory e-faktura (ISDOC) applies to all B2B transactions — full integration with client financial systems (SAP, Pohoda, Money S3, ABRA). Czech remains the default language on invoices and labels, English standard in international documents. ÚOOÚ (Office for Personal Data Protection) requires GDPR and Personal Data Protection Act 101/2000 Coll. compliance when collecting employee data for merch programs (names, numbers, size preferences). GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX Standard 100, EU Ecolabel certificates are honoured across the EU — for products in food contact Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 also applies. T-shirt, polo shirt, hoodie categories fall under these regulations and we work in full compliance.

Cenotvorba a rámce

Pricing and financial framework. We quote in CZK or EUR with 21% VAT (standard rate). For enterprise clients we offer framework agreements with volume discount tiers — from 5% at CZK 100,000 annually to 15% at CZK 1,000,000 annually. Payment by proforma invoice 50% deposit + 50% before dispatch for new clients; for recurring B2B clients payment terms 14-30 days. We accept SEPA bank transfers (CZK and EUR), payment cards via Stripe, deferred payments for the public sector. Invoices are issued in ISDOC format from January 2025 as mandatory. For T-shirt, polo shirt, hoodie categories the standard price tiers apply — 250-1,250 CZK net per piece for basic products, 1,250-5,000 CZK net for premium gifts.

Dodací lhůty

Lead time. Standard cycle for T-shirt, polo shirt, hoodie — 5-8 working days (digital proofing + production + control + delivery). For projects with extensive personalisation (Pantone embroidery, debossing, name-personalised digital print) — 10-15 working days. For Asia imports (production + sea freight + customs clearance at Hamburg or Bremerhaven) — 8-12 weeks. During the autumn season (September-November) and pre-Christmas period (November-December) timelines extend by 1-2 weeks. For recurring B2B clients we maintain a 10% warehouse buffer — we recommend quarterly planning ahead.

Sezónní plánování

Seasonal planning. Česko has strong B2B merch seasons — January-February (new year welcome, annual plans), April-May (Easter, Mother’s Day), June (end of school year, summer collection launches), September (back-to-school, trade shows), October-November (conferences, Q4 launches), December (Christmas, Black Friday). Onboarding programs for new employees are most often launched in January and September. For T-shirt, polo shirt, hoodie categories the customer campaign calendar should be synchronised 6-8 weeks ahead to avoid production and delivery delays.

Doprava a logistika

Shipping and logistics. Central warehouse in Praha (Praha 10 - Hostivař). Shipping via Česká pošta (Balík do ruky, Balík na poštu, EMS), PPL (24h delivery within ČR), Zásilkovna (pickup points across ČR), GLS Česko, DHL Česko (domestic and international express), DPD Česko, UPS Česko, FedEx (international Express 1-3 days). Delivery time in Česko 24-48h, in EU 3-5 days, outside EU 5-10 days. We deliver multi-address (e.g. to company branches in Praha, Brno, Ostrava, Plzeň, Liberec, Olomouc, České Budějovice, Hradec Králové) with individual packaging per address. For T-shirt, polo shirt, hoodie the standard packaging is cardboard boxes with paper filling for transport protection.

What it is

Category T-shirt is among the most frequently ordered in Czech B2B merch — Corp-Merch annual volume covers tens of thousands of pieces for enterprise and SME clients. T-shirt in the branded version combines functionality, brand aesthetics and durability — each piece passes AQL and visual inspection before packing.

For B2B clients in Česko we offer T-shirt in variants matched to the brief — Pantone colours, certificates (GOTS, GRS, FSC, OEKO-TEX), eco and premium gift packaging. T-shirt is available from the local Praha warehouse and in dedicated versions (production per client brief, 5-8 week lead time).

Czech and European brands in the T-shirt category offer different quality tiers — economy, mid and premium; we match them to client budget and requirements. Each project in T-shirt goes through digital proofing (PDF/X-1a) and a physical pre-production sample before launching the full run.

T-shirt with the client logo is a proven channel for building brand visual identity — employees, customers and partners carry or use branded merch daily. In the T-shirt category we offer eco and premium options — for companies with ESG goals and for executive class; same MOQ, different materials and decoration techniques.

Category T-shirt is among the most frequently ordered in Czech B2B merch — Corp-Merch annual volume covers tens of thousands of pieces for enterprise and SME clients. T-shirt is the most frequently ordered product in the T-shirt category — popular in onboarding, event and loyalty programs in Česko.

polo shirt in the branded version is a standard element of welcome packs for new employees and enterprise clients in Praha. hoodie with the client logo works well in seasonal campaigns and ambassador programs — 5-8 week lead time.

soft-shell jacket is available in Pantone-accurate variants, with certificates and premium gift or eco packaging. padded jacket accompanies Corp-Merch clients from the first brief to delivery, with a dedicated project owner.

Selection of cap in the T-shirt category is based on client brief specifications, warehouse availability and campaign calendar.

When to order

Standard lead time for T-shirt is 5-8 working days from proofing approval to dispatch from the Praha warehouse. Seasonal windows should be reserved early — Black Friday and Christmas require 6-8 weeks, corporate holiday gifting programs need 8-10 weeks.

For T-shirt with extended supply chains (Asia production, sea freight) the cycle is 8-12 weeks. Express 24-72 hour turnaround is available for selected T-shirt products from the Praha local warehouse — rush surcharge 20-40%.

The July-August holiday period extends production by 1-2 weeks at Asian partners. For year-end invoicing (December) production must finish by 20 December.

New seasonal collections for T-shirt (summer, autumn) become available from February and August respectively. Quarterly stock audits take place in the last week of each quarter.

Standard lead time for T-shirt is 5-8 working days from proofing approval to dispatch from the Praha warehouse. T-shirt — summer collection available from March to August, 8 weeks ahead of first delivery.

polo shirt — autumn collection launched in August-September, delivery October-November. hoodie — limited holiday edition, brief in October, delivery first half of December.

soft-shell jacket — warehouse rotation quarterly; minimum reasonable execution time 4-6 weeks for T-shirt. padded jacket — spring collection launched in January-February with delivery in March-April.

Calendar of cap is synchronised with the customer campaign calendar — brief 6-8 weeks before the premiere date.

Specification

Quality standards — AQL 1.0-2.5 inspection for textiles, AQL 1.0 for electronics, full visual inspection for premium packaging. Packaging — individual protective packaging for electronics, multi-pack for textiles, gift sets in boxes with paper or EPS filling.

Logistics — central warehouse Praha (Praha 10 - Hostivař), shipping via Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS Česko, DHL Česko, DPD Česko, UPS Česko, FedEx. Documentation — 21% VAT invoice in CZK (or EUR on request), CMR for international transport, EUR1 certificate of origin for exports.

Material certificates — GOTS for organic cotton, GRS for recycled polyester, FSC for paper and wood, OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Decoration and colour — Pantone Coated and Uncoated, CMYK with ICC FOGRA39 profiles, screen-printing with Pantone inks.

Warehouse and stock — 10% production buffer for recurring B2B clients. Order system — B2B client portal with status tracking, order history, invoices and documents; EDI integration.

Quality standards — AQL 1.0-2.5 inspection for textiles, AQL 1.0 for electronics, full visual inspection for premium packaging. Specification of T-shirt — Pantone Coated/Uncoated for brand colours, min. 300 dpi for bitmaps, AI/EPS/SVG files for logo.

Materials of polo shirt — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificates, optional GOTS for organic cotton or GRS for recycled polyester. Decoration of hoodie — Pantone Aqua screen-printing (water-based inks), DTF, embroidery with Madeira Polyneon threads — AQL 1.0-2.5 control.

Packaging of soft-shell jacket — cardboard boxes with paper filling or EPS; multilingual labels CS/EN/DE. Logistics of padded jacket — Praha (Hostivař) warehouse, shipping via Česká pošta (Balík), PPL, Zásilkovna, GLS, DHL, DPD, UPS, FedEx.

Documentation of cap — 21% VAT invoice in CZK in ISDOC format (mandatory from January 2025), CMR for international transport.

Common mistakes

Brief submitted too late — the client comes 2 weeks before an event, leaving no time for proofing and delivery. Underestimating quantities — a re-print after production approval costs 40-80% more than the first run.

Decoration technique mismatched to material — we always proof before production. Brand book colour mismatch — digital PDF proofing and physical sample eliminate surprises.

Seasonal logistics overlooked — Black Friday, Christmas and product launches add 2-3 working days to delivery. Missing certificates required by the end client — e.g. OEKO-TEX for infant textiles, REACH.

Incorrect invoice data (DIČ, registered vs delivery address) — extends settlement by 3-5 working days. No Plan B for delivery — keep an alternative delivery address and courier in case the first is delayed.

Brief submitted too late — the client comes 2 weeks before an event, leaving no time for proofing and delivery. Brief submitted too late for T-shirt — submit the order at least 6 weeks before the event.

Wrong choice of polo shirt — not all decoration techniques work on every material; we recommend a sample. Underestimating volume of hoodie — order with 10% buffer, a re-print after approval costs 40-80% more.

Pantone colour confusion on soft-shell jacket — Pantone Coated for glossy, Pantone Uncoated for matte paper. Ignoring certificates on padded jacket — OEKO-TEX Standard 100 for skin-contact textiles.

Seasonality overlooked for cap — Christmas, Mikuláš and Black Friday require 6-8 weeks lead time.

Execution process

Client brief — consultation on product selection, MOQ, decoration techniques and certificates. Design preparation — digital design (PDF/X-1a) and physical sample before launching the run.

Approval — client approves sample, Pantone colours and technical specification. Production — manufacturing at partner facility with AQL control at every stage.

Quality control — 5-10% sampling of the batch, 100% visual inspection for premium products. Packaging and dispatch — packing into cardboard boxes with paper filling, transport documents preparation.

Delivery — shipping via Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx from Praha. After-sales support — claims within 3 working days, re-prints 7-14 working days.

Client brief — consultation on product selection, MOQ, decoration techniques and certificates. Process for T-shirt — brief → product selection → digital design → physical sample → approval → production → control → delivery.

polo shirt starts with the client's brand manual review and Pantone colour definition. For hoodie we prepare 2-3 design variants for client selection.

After approval of soft-shell jacket we launch production at the partner facility with ongoing AQL control. padded jacket goes through 100% visual inspection for premium orders, sampling for economy series.

Dispatch of cap goes via contracted carriers (Česká pošta / PPL / Zásilkovna / GLS / DHL / DPD / UPS / FedEx).

Compliance and certificates

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for all textiles and skin-contact products — class I or II depending on use. REACH (Regulation EC 1907/2006) — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w; regular list updates.

RoHS for electronics — limits on lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, PBDE. GOTS for organic cotton — full traceability from field to finished product, certified supply chain.

GRS for recycled polyester — minimum 20% recycled content, full supply chain traceability. FSC for paper and wood — certified renewable sources, full chain of custody.

EU Ecolabel — independent European environmental label for selected product categories. 21% VAT invoice in CZK — from January 2025 mandatory ISDOC; all invoices for B2B clients are in ISDOC.

OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for all textiles and skin-contact products — class I or II depending on use. T-shirt is supplied with OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certificate for skin contact (class I or II).

REACH compliance for polo shirt — no SVHC above 0.1% w/w. RoHS for hoodie in case of electronics — heavy metal limits.

GOTS certification for organic cotton in soft-shell jacket — full traceability. GRS for recycled polyester in padded jacket — minimum 20% recycled content.

21% VAT invoice for cap — from January 2025 mandatory ISDOC format.

Lifecycle

Short-term (1-3 months) — seasonal campaigns, events, product launches; standard order with 5-8 weeks lead time. Medium-term (3-12 months) — employee onboarding programs, ambassador programs; framework agreement recommended.

Long-term (1-3 years) — loyalty programs, continuous client merch, annual seasonal collection editions. Continuous improvement — product catalogue updated quarterly, new eco collections every 6 months.

Product lifecycle management — phases: selection, proofing, production, warehousing, distribution, aftercare. Sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials and certifications (GRS, GOTS, FSC), return program offered.

After-sales support — claims processed in 3 working days, re-prints in 7-14 working days. Evaluation and reporting — for enterprise clients quarterly reports with volumes and optimisation recommendations.

Short-term (1-3 months) — seasonal campaigns, events, product launches; standard order with 5-8 weeks lead time. Short-term T-shirt is used in event campaigns and product launches — 5-8 week lead time.

Medium-term polo shirt powers onboarding and ambassador programs — quarterly rotation, 10% warehouse buffering. Long-term hoodie is part of loyalty programs — framework agreement with 5-15% volume discounts.

soft-shell jacket in sustainable lifecycle — recycled materials (GRS, GOTS, FSC) and return program for used products. padded jacket — continuous improvement: catalogue updated quarterly, new eco collections every 6 months.

cap — after-sales support: claims processed in 3 working days, re-prints in 7-14 working days, returns of defective batches at our cost.

Frequently asked questions