# Tribe Socks

Print on demand, Print shops

Tribe Socks supplies custom digitally printed socks and slides through distributor-oriented ordering, with dropshipping, split delivery and kitting. Many core items start at one, but Cotton Crew item 502 requires 120 pairs and non-core styles have separate minimums. Confirm label charges, heel/toe design constraints and sample eligibility; generic distributor samples are not universal custom-design samples.

- Products: Socks
- Made in: US
- Ships to: US, CA
- Single orders to your customers: Yes
- Minimum: Core styles from 1; Cotton Crew 502 from 120 pairs
- Turnaround: US sock production averages 5 days, plus shipping
- Ships to customers: Ships orders directly to customers.

## What they make

- Offers printing, fulfillment.
- Production options include on-demand production, small-batch production, bulk production.
- Its methods include digital sock printing.
- Custom socks and slides; specialty non-core sock styles by inquiry.

## Minimums and pricing

- Most core products start at 1 piece; ask for the higher minimums on non-core socks.
- Product plus shipping; no standard artwork/storage/card fee; urgent projects may incur rush fees.
- Cotton Crew item 502 has a 120-pair minimum, unlike one-piece US item 501. Do not apply the general one-piece claim to every sock.
- Item 502 displays Price(C) USD 11.75 at 120, USD 10.50 at 480 and USD 8.08 at 5,000, the latter marked with a free custom label. These are displayed coded list prices, not confirmed distributor-net quotes.

## Samples and lead times

- PPAI/ASI distributors whose eligibility is approved can receive free generic/spec samples, with product exceptions; drinkware samples are at EQP.
- US sock production averages 5 days, with total lead time of 7–12 days; overseas orders take an estimated 3–4 weeks.
- Item 502 is printed overseas with a 3–4-week headline lead time; shipping text instead says 3–5 weeks. Confirm the committed delivery date.

## Branding and packaging

- Sock labeling options are included standard labels, paired socks without labels, or custom labels for an extra per-pair charge.

## Shipping and fulfillment

- Ships orders directly to customers.
- Delivery options include dropshipping, split shipping, kitting.
- United States, Canada.
- International delivery including Europe; complete destination list unavailable.
- No extra dropship fee; freight per parcel. Third-party shipping accounts accepted; overseas production uses DHL.
- Dropship/split delivery has no extra handling fee, but freight applies per package. Third-party carrier accounts are accepted; overseas production is limited to DHL.

## Where they produce

- United States.
- The supplier names US, Spanish and Chinese facilities without establishing ownership or each manufacturing stage.

## How to order and pay

- Distributor-oriented custom route; email purchase orders and artwork.
- Standard DTG sock designs require black heels/toes; exceptions need a special order with higher minimum and longer lead time. Exact Pantone matching is not guaranteed.

## Facilities and network

- Produces orders for: [Printify](<https://vaybel.com/suppliers/printify>)

## Ask before ordering

- What is the complete quote for my garment, quantity and destination, including decoration, tax and freight?
- What carrier transit estimate applies to my destination, separate from production?
- Which neutral or buyer-branded packaging and inserts are available for this order?
- Which garment labels can you apply, and what minimums and charges apply?

## Sources

- [Tribe Socks and linked custom route](<https://tribesocks.com/>) (checked 2026-10-14)
- [Custom product FAQ](<https://www.tribecustom.com/faq>) (checked 2026-10-14)
- [Signature Cotton Crew item502](<https://www.tribecustom.com/signature-adult-digital-cotton-crew-socks>) (checked 2026-10-14)
- [Sustainable Premium Crew item501](<https://www.tribecustom.com/item-501-sustainable-high-speed-premium-crew-socks>) (checked 2026-10-14)
- [https://printify.com/shipping-rates/](<https://printify.com/shipping-rates/>) (checked 2026-10-13)

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