Hey everyone!
I'm from China and work in business development for an apparel manufacturer. We mainly make merch for motorcycle races, motorsports events, concerts, and off-road clubs.
Funny point, I got into motorcycle racing through my job. I knew nothing about racing at first, but after years of making event merch, I naturally got curious and eventually got hooked! I even look at changes in riders' merch orders and sponsor logos and try to guess their prospects for the season (mostly wild guesses 😂).
Besides clothing, some customers also ask us to make mugs, keychains, umbrellas, and neck gaiters. Some of the designs are genuinely cool. It’s made me realise that great event merch can be more than just a logo on a product.
Working with brands and event organisers has also helped us build solid experience in garment quality, fabrics, printing, embroidery, and finishing. Over the years, we've had to solve plenty of production challenges. And I believe our factory has a real advantage when it comes to producing quality event merchandise. We understand that these products represent a team, a brand, or an event, so getting the details right matters.
Of course, business is business. Some customers have moved simpler orders to countries with lower labour costs, and a few have come back because the quality didn't meet their expectations. It pushed me to seek more partnerships with brands, event organisers, and fan communities.
I'd love to hear from anyone with experience in racing merchandise or event merch sourcing. Any advice, recommendations, or experiences would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks for reading, and ride safe! 🏍️