# Poly Nation

Blank wholesalers, Print shops, Clothing manufacturers · Salt River, Cape Town, ZA

Poly Nation manufactures blank T-shirts, hoodies and sweaters in Salt River, Cape Town, with in-house printing, embroidery and finishing. It primarily serves approved trade buyers and limits custom manufacturing to its core product range and fabrics.

- Products: T-shirts, Hoodies / sweatshirts, Polos, Jackets / outerwear, Other apparel
- Methods: Screen printing, Direct to film (DTF), Direct to garment (DTG), Embroidery
- Made in: ZA
- Ships to: ZA
- Account: Approved trade account required for prices and orders
- Minimum: No minimum on stock blanks; confirm the current quantity rule
- Samples: Printed strike-offs; charges depend on quantity and colours
- Turnaround: Branded orders: 10–15 working days after finalisation and deposit
- Development: Core garment styles and Poly Nation fabrics only

## What they make

- Blank T-shirts, hoodies and sweaters form the core range, alongside polos, long sleeves, vests, fleece jackets and selected children’s garments.
- Garment services include cutting and sewing, printing, embroidery and private labels.
- Decoration includes screen printing, direct-to-film transfers, direct-to-garment printing and embroidery.
  - Screen printing uses plastisol or water-based inks; agree the method and placement for the selected garment.

## Minimums and pricing

- The stock-blank offer has no minimum order, while the trade questions leave current stock and branded minimums unspecified. A single dye lot requires 300 units per colour.
- Approved trade accounts can view wholesale prices and specifications and request quotations. Quotes remain valid for 30 days, subject to final artwork review.

## Samples and lead times

- Printed strike-offs are free above 300 units after the order and payment; eligibility at exactly 300 units differs between the policies.
  - The sales terms require an order above 300 units and payment of the deposit; the trade questions allow 300 units or more after order and payment. Below the threshold, the sales terms charge ZAR 200 per print colour plus the garment price. Agree tax, delivery and the current sample charge in the quotation.
- Branded orders generally take 10–15 working days after finalisation and deposit, subject to workload and an agreed completion date.
  - Manufacture or decoration completion excludes carrier transit. The full-payment requirement is a separate condition to resolve before placing the order.
- Rush options are five working days at a 25% surcharge, or two working days at 50%, subject to capacity and written agreement.
  - These are production or readiness estimates, not delivery guarantees; shipping is additional.

## Artwork and print areas

- Supply print-ready artwork and approve the digital proof before production; artwork changes are charged separately.
  - Confirm whether the selected process requires vector artwork or a raster file, and agree the accepted format, resolution and dimensions. Conceptual design is not included.

## Branding and packaging

- Private labels, swing tags, barcodes, ironing, folding and packing are offered. Standard packing is five garments per polybag, then cartons, unless another option is agreed.
  - Retail preparation does not establish blind shipping, storage or individual seller-to-customer fulfillment.

## Shipping and fulfillment

- Small blank-stock orders are generally ready 24 hours after payment; larger orders need about 48–72 hours for picking and packing.
  - This is order handling, not garment manufacturing or transit. The larger-order tier is above 50 units in the sales terms and 50 or more in the trade questions.
- Collection and courier collection are from the Salt River factory, and nationwide South African delivery is offered.
  - Export fees or duties may be quoted for particular orders; no foreign-country eligibility or worldwide service is established.
- National courier freight is quoted and paid by the buyer. Cape Town Central delivery is free above ZAR 1,000, or ZAR 150 below ZAR 1,000.
  - Agree the delivery area and charge at exactly ZAR 1,000. Tax, duties and courier transit are separate.

## Where they produce

- The business describes its own manufacturing facility in Salt River, Cape Town, with in-house cutting, sewing, printing, finishing and packing.
  - The business describes operating the facility; ownership of the premises is separate.

## How to order and pay

- Apply for a trade account before ordering; applications are usually reviewed within two working days. Processing requires full payment to clear.
  - Card and electronic-funds-transfer routes are listed. A developing personal-shopping service does not establish current public retail access.
- Custom manufacturing uses the established core styles and Poly Nation fabrics. Bespoke development outside the range, one-off printing, alterations and very small custom projects are generally excluded.
  - The service is limited to its own core styles and fabrics. Ask separately about supplied patterns or technical packs before ordering.
- Agree customer-supplied garment acceptance in writing before sending goods.
  - The company overview generally excludes this work, while the sales terms describe contract printing at the customer’s risk. Replacement or reimbursement is not promised unless agreed in writing.

## About the company

- Poly Nation Design CC is the website’s named operator, with a contact address in Salt River, Cape Town, South Africa.

## Worth knowing

- Customer-supplied branding is generally excluded in the company overview, while the sales terms describe contract printing at the customer’s risk; agree acceptance in writing.
- Stock blanks are offered without a minimum, but current stock and branded quantities are unspecified in the trade questions. Single-dye-lot orders require 300 units per colour.
- Free strike-off eligibility is above 300 units in the sales terms and 300 or more in the trade questions; exactly 300 units needs an agreed quotation.
- Processing requires full payment, while the branded production estimate starts after finalisation and a deposit; agree the payment trigger for the quoted schedule.
- The larger blank-order handling tier is above 50 units in the sales terms and 50 or more in the trade questions.

## Ask before ordering

- Will you accept my supplied garments, and what handling and replacement terms apply?
- What are the current stock and branded minimums, and is a strike-off free at exactly 300 units?
- Which payment starts my production clock, and which handling tier applies at exactly 50 units?
- Can you serve my delivery address, and what is the charge at exactly ZAR 1,000?

Also on: [Instagram](<https://www.instagram.com/polynationsa/>)

## Sources

- [Terms and Conditions • Poly Nation](<https://polynation.co.za/terms-and-conditions/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [About Us • Poly Nation](<https://polynation.co.za/about-us/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Contact Us • Poly Nation • Full-service apparel manufacturer](<https://polynation.co.za/contact-details/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Quick FAQ’s • Poly Nation](<https://polynation.co.za/faqs/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Wholesale Blank T-Shirts South Africa | Premium Supplier](<https://polynation.co.za/wholesale-blank-t-shirts/>) (checked 2026-10-18)
- [Premium blank tees &amp; branding NEW OCT 2026 • Poly Nation](<https://polynation.co.za/>) (checked 2026-10-18)

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