Custom Apparel in Delaware
Delaware's tax-free shopping status adds a tangible competitive advantage to custom apparel programs for organizations operating in the state. When a Rehoboth Beach restaurant sells a branded hoodie to a tourist, the absence of sales tax makes the premium price point more palatable — and the margin more attractive for the business. This tax advantage, combined with Delaware's concentrated tourism economy and affluent suburban base, makes it a high-value custom apparel market despite its small geographic footprint.
The Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach corridor is the primary seasonal opportunity. Beach-area restaurants, hotels, surf shops, boutiques, and recreational businesses all need branded merchandise for their summer tourist clientele. Visitors from the DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia metro areas come to the Delaware beaches with spending money and a desire for premium souvenirs — a branded Comfort Colors crewneck from their favorite Rehoboth restaurant is the kind of purchase that extends the vacation memory and builds year-round brand loyalty. Our Pine Ridge Campground model of premium blanks with professional DTF graphics translates directly to Delaware's beach tourism economy.
Northern Delaware's corporate corridor along I-95 — Wilmington, Newark, and the surrounding suburbs — supports year-round custom apparel demand from businesses, schools in the Christina and Red Clay Consolidated districts, and community organizations. At just 75 miles to Wilmington, Delaware organizations benefit from next-day ground shipping from our York studio.
Serving Delaware
Delaware’s tax-free shopping is the first thing most retailers think of, but the state’s wholesale appeal runs deeper than sales tax savings. Rehoboth Beach and Bethany Beach anchor a coastal tourism economy that draws millions of visitors from the DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia metro areas every summer. The Rehoboth boardwalk and downtown shopping district — concentrated along Rehoboth Avenue and Baltimore Avenue — is lined with boutiques, galleries, and specialty shops that cater to an affluent, design-savvy tourist demographic.
For wholesale apparel, Delaware’s beach communities represent a high-margin seasonal opportunity. Summer tourists in Rehoboth and Bethany are actively looking for unique, locally-made products to bring home, and they’re willing to pay premium prices. Our ice-dyed apparel — vibrant, colorful, and one-of-a-kind — is a natural fit for the beach boutique aesthetic. The tax-free pricing means customers feel they’re getting extra value, which supports the premium price points our products command.
Beyond the beaches, Wilmington’s Trolley Square and Riverfront districts host a small but growing independent retail scene supported by the affluent northern Delaware suburbs. Delaware is one of the closest states to our York, PA studio — Wilmington is just 75 miles via I-95, and even Rehoboth Beach is only about 150 miles. Fast ground shipping means beach shops can reorder mid-season and restock within 2 days.
About Custom Apparel
Print Methods
- DTF Transfers
- Sublimation
- Screen Printing
- Ice Dye + Print Combo
Premium Blanks
- Comfort Colors 1717
- Bella Canvas 3001
- Comfort Colors 1566
- Rabbit Skins 3321
Shipping & Logistics
Wholesale orders to Delaware ship from our York, PA studio via USPS or UPS with full tracking. Most deliveries across the state arrive within 2 business days. We pack every order with care to ensure your products arrive in perfect condition.
Cities in Delaware
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