ACLA Child's Lens

Request for proposal

We're looking for our manufacturing partner.

ACL is a premium functional-fashion brand for modern motherhood, launching with an original library of high-contrast designs across 5 product categories. We're seeking vendors who can move quickly on samples, hold true blacks across reorders, and grow with us through quarterly capsules.

Scope of work

Product categories & target costs

Target unit costs are landed estimates based on current market benchmarks for premium blanks plus decoration at the stated quantities. Tell us where you land — we care about quality and speed as much as price.

CategoryDesignsSpec & DecorationTarget CostMOQ
Mom Tee — All-Over Pattern35 patterns (15 Core + 20 Hawaii)All-over rotary / DTG or sublimation on 100% combed ring-spun cotton or cotton-modal, 180–200 gsm, relaxed fit$8.50 – $13.00 / unit landed50–100 per design
Mom Tee — Statement Graphic10 designs (Hawaii Special Edition)Water-based / discharge screen print, 1-color front placement, premium 200 gsm tee$6.00 – $9.50 / unit landed50–100 per design
Nursing Tee (cut & sew)Available in all 45 mom designsHidden lift-up outer layer, modal-blend jersey, custom pattern + CMT$11.00 – $16.00 / unit landed100 per style/colorway
Dad Tee — Statement Graphic8 designsWater-based screen print, athletic fit, 200–220 gsm, black & ivory$6.00 – $9.50 / unit landed50–100 per design
Embroidered Caps5 designsFlat embroidery front + side wordmark, 100% cotton unstructured 6-panel, adjustable$5.50 – $8.50 / unit landed50 per design
Baby Hats8 patternsPrinted soft cotton knit, sizes 0–6m / 6–12m, woven label$2.50 – $4.50 / unit landed100 per pattern
Muslin Swaddles6 patternsDouble-gauze 100% cotton muslin, 47" × 47", reactive print$6.00 – $9.00 / unit landed100 per pattern

Requirements

What we need from a partner

  • OEKO-TEX Standard 100 (or equivalent) certified fabrics — all products touch infants
  • Water-based or discharge inks only; no plastisol hand on baby-adjacent garments
  • Pre-production samples within 2–3 weeks of PO; 2 revision rounds included
  • Bulk production lead time of 4–6 weeks after sample approval
  • Custom neck labels, woven labels, and hang tags per our brand guide
  • Consistent black ink density across reorders (our aesthetic depends on true, high-contrast black)
  • Initial program: ~3,000–5,000 units across the line, with quarterly reorders and seasonal capsules

Timeline

How we'll move

  1. 01 · Proposal

    Submit the form below with your capabilities, MOQs, lead times, and estimated unit costs.

  2. 02 · Shortlist & tech packs

    Shortlisted vendors receive full tech packs, print-ready art files, and label specs under NDA.

  3. 03 · Sampling

    Pre-production samples of 3–5 representative styles within 2–3 weeks.

  4. 04 · First production run

    Initial PO of roughly 3,000–5,000 units across the line, 4–6 week production window.

Work with us

Submit your proposal

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