How do samples reach New York?
By courier, US$35 per sample or swatch shipment. The fabric swatch itself is included in the development fee.
Clothing Manufacturer for New York, NY Brands
The fashion world rewrote its map this year.
New York is on the new one.
Three to five days by air from Medellín to your warehouse. A 12.5% duty while Chinese apparel carries 36–52% (as of August 2026). Built inside the largest textile cluster in Latin America.
- 3-5dMedellín → New York
- 12.5%Duty vs 36–52% China · Aug 2026
- 150Units MOQ / style
- 12+Years in production
Only for New York brands
New York brands come to us for wholesale programs that need consistent fit across reorders and a factory that answers in their time zone. We develop with you remotely or at our Los Angeles showroom, ship samples by courier, and run production in Medellín from 150 units per style.
Why New York brands choose Tulum
Closer than you think. Better than offshore.
East Coast delivery in 3–5 business days. Native English communication aligned with NYC fashion industry standards and wholesale calendars.
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12.5% Tariff — vs 36–52% from China
Colombian apparel entering the US carries a 12.5% additional duty (effective July 24, 2026), against 36–52% effective on Chinese apparel. Rates current as of August 2026 and subject to change — we quote landed cost per shipment, not from a chart.
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3-5-Day Delivery
Air freight Medellín → New York NY. Fast enough for restocks. Reliable enough to plan a season around.
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Full-Package Production
Our own plant in Medellín: development, pattern making, cutting, sewing, samples and QC in-house. Scaled capacity and specialized finishing (digital print, sublimation, embroidery) through long-standing allied workshops — Tulum as your single point of accountability.
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English-First Communication
You work directly with the founder — in English, on your business hours, over Slack, Zoom or email. One person accountable from first sketch to final delivery.
By the numbers
12+ years in production. Our own plant in Medellín — development team of pattern makers and technical designers, cutting, sewing, sample room and QC — with allied workshops for scaled capacity by category, and Tulum as the single point of accountability.
— Tulum Fashions · Medellín, Colombia
New York Industries We Serve
Built for the brands shaping New York.
We specialize in fashion houses, wholesale brands, premium streetwear, contemporary apparel. Whether you're emerging DTC, established wholesale, or scaling production — we adapt to fit.
Swimwear & Beachwear
Performance fabrics, sublimation, custom prints, bonded seams.
Resort Wear
Linen, gauze, premium cotton, signature drape and finish.
Athleisure & Sportswear
Compression, 4-way stretch, performance jersey, technical knits.
Casual Wear
Tees, polos, button-downs, shorts — premium executions on classic silhouettes.
Private Label
Your brand, our production. Full OEM and white-label capabilities.
Uniforms & Workwear
Hospitality, medical scrubs, branded uniform programs.
Production MOQ: 150 units per style. Those 150 units cover up to 3 colors, and sizes mix freely.
We manufacture nine categories: swimwear, resort wear, activewear, casual wear, athleisure, urban streetwear, tailoring, uniforms and medical scrubs.
Frequently asked questions
Sourcing from Colombia, the practical way.
Can I bring my own tech packs?
Yes. A complete tech pack (all sizes, construction, materials, a real technical document) lowers the development fee to US$207.25 per style; without one it is US$466.32.
What is the timeline for a New York wholesale program?
About 4 weeks of development and sampling, then 6–8 weeks of production and 3–5 days of air freight.
Can Tulum Fashions manufacture for brands based in New York, NY?
Yes. Tulum Fashions produces in Medellín, Colombia, and ships full-package orders to New York in 3-5 business days. Colombian apparel entering the US carries a 12.5% additional duty (effective July 24, 2026), against 36–52% effective on Chinese apparel. Rates current as of August 2026 and subject to change.
What categories does Tulum produce for New York brands?
Focus areas for New York: fashion houses, wholesale brands, premium streetwear, contemporary apparel. We also produce uniforms, medical scrubs, casual wear, and sportswear. Both men's and women's lines.
What is the MOQ for New York brands working with Tulum?
150 units per style. We work in lean manufacturing modules: a module runs one style at a time, and 150 units is what it needs to fill a production day — so 150 is our list-price minimum; runs of 100–149 carry a +35% small-batch surcharge, and below 100 we do development and samples only. Those 150 units can be split across up to 3 colors, and sizes mix freely. Development pricing on our development page.
How does delivery from Colombia to New York work?
Air freight from Medellín to New York, NY in 3-5 business days. Colombian apparel carries a 12.5% additional duty (effective July 24, 2026), vs 36–52% effective on Chinese apparel — rates as of August 2026, subject to change. Full customs documentation included. Door-to-door logistics available on request.
Do you charge for development?
Yes, always in advance. US$466.32 per style if you arrive with nothing — that covers fabric coolhunting, trims sourcing, your complete tech pack and 1:1 advisory with the founder. US$207.25 if you bring a complete tech pack, because we still have to source and validate your materials in Colombia. Samples are US$362.69 per style and include pattern making, three fit rounds and grading. Design changes US$155.44 per round, fabric swatch included, courier US$35 per shipment. The development fee is paid once, and we credit 50% of the development and sample fees of a style against its first production order (150 units or more, deposit paid within 90 days of sample approval), applied to the final balance. Full detail on our development page.
Can you match Asian pricing?
Not on unit price at high volume, and we don't try to. We compete on capital efficiency: 12.5% duty versus 36–52% effective on Chinese apparel, 3–5 day air freight instead of weeks at sea, and a 150-unit minimum instead of 500–1,000 per color. Less dead inventory, faster restocks, less capital tied up. (Rates as of August 2026, subject to change.)
What if I only need 50 units?
Below 100 units we don't run production, but we can still develop the style and make your sample, and both are yours. Production starts at 100 units as a small run (+35% on list price) or 150 units per style at list price.
What can't you produce?
Mulberry silk, leather, footwear, heavy knitwear, technical outerwear, and heavy-wash denim. If the fabric isn't available in Colombia, we're not the right factory for it.
Who will I be working with?
José Olarte, the founder, directly. Working hours that overlap with the US, English, same-day replies. One person accountable from first sketch to final delivery.
What sets Tulum apart from a US-based sourcing agency?
We run our own production plant in Medellín — development, pattern making, cutting, sewing, sample room and QC in-house — and scale through a curated network of long-standing allied workshops, with specialized finishing (digital print, sublimation, screen print, embroidery) through dedicated partners. One point of accountability: Tulum. Single point of accountability, full quality control, IP protection, and a relationship that compounds over multiple seasons.
Nationwide
Manufacturing for brands across the United States.
Tulum Fashions ships full-package production from Medellín to fashion brands in every major US market. Find apparel manufacturing for your city:
Ready to source from Colombia, without the friction?
Submit your project details or send your tech packs. José Olarte, founder, replies within 24 hours, in English, with concrete next steps.
Prefer to message? Reach José on WhatsApp +57 304 603 6273 or email ceo@tulumfashions.co