Planning tools

Make a clearer plan before you order.

Simple tools to plan your project, estimate costs and get everyone on the same page.

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Build a project brief.

Tell us about your project. It only takes a few minutes.

Your brief opens the quote request with your project details ready to copy. It does not submit a request until you send that form.

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More ways to plan your program.

Choose a planner, enter your project details and review the result.

START WHERE YOU ARE

Ten tools for better apparel and merch decisions

Every result is available before you contact us. When you are ready, send the plan with your quote request so the LS Custom team can start with better context.

01

BUDGET & QUANTITY

Custom Apparel Budget Planner

Translate a target budget and your own estimated finished-piece cost into a practical quantity plan without a one-size-fits-all price promise.

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Use your own expected cost for a neutral planning estimate. LS Custom confirms final pricing after reviewing the project.

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02

ORDER MIX

Shirt Size-Run Calculator

Create an editable size mix for a group order. Replace the starting percentages whenever actual participant data is available.

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The editable starting mix totals 100%. It is planning guidance, not a fit guarantee.

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03

PROGRAM PLANNING

Uniform Program Planner

Estimate launch garments, annual onboarding needs and a practical replacement reserve across teams or locations.

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Use actual staffing and issue-policy numbers for the most useful plan.

Discuss this uniform program →
04

METHOD SELECTION

Decoration Method Recommender

Compare likely production methods by product, quantity, artwork and finish. LS Custom confirms garment compatibility before production.

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Tell the tool what you are decorating and what matters most.

Confirm the right method with LS Custom →
05

MERCH ECONOMICS

Merch Profit & Break-Even Calculator

Model a merchandise release using your own unit cost, selling price, fees and expected sell-through.

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Results use only the values entered and exclude taxes.

Plan this merch release →
06

FILE PREPARATION

Artwork Print-Readiness Checker

Check common file-format and raster-resolution signals in your browser. Your file stays on your device and is not uploaded by this tool.

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Vector files are generally best for logos. Raster suitability depends on pixel dimensions at the intended print size.

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07

EVENT PLANNING

Event Apparel Deadline Planner

Work backward from an in-hands date using planning buffers you control. Actual availability and timing require project confirmation.

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Set the need-by date and your preferred planning buffers.

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08

ROSTER COLLECTION

Group Size Collection Tool

Enter confirmed counts by size, add a reserve and copy a clean order summary for your team or quote.

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Add confirmed counts. Your plan is saved in this browser session; share or download it when ready, or include it with a quote request.

Send this confirmed size list →
09

ADMIN EFFICIENCY

Company Store ROI Calculator

Estimate internal time and direct costs tied to manual apparel ordering, then compare them with your expected store-program cost.

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Use your own internal labor and program-cost assumptions.

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10

VISUAL PLANNING

Logo Placement Visualizer

Preview common front-garment positions and record a starting direction for artwork review. This is not a production proof.

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Concept preview only; final scale and placement are approved on a production proof.

Adjust the garment, position and relative logo size.

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Once you have gathered the details, our team can review your project and recommend the right products.

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Frequently asked questions.

Can I save my project and come back later?

Use the available download or copy controls to keep your results. Browser session storage is temporary; save a copy for later use.

Are the margin estimates guaranteed?

No. Calculations use the costs, fees, prices and sell-through assumptions you enter. Actual outcomes and final quotes can differ.

How do I know what sizes to order?

Collect confirmed sizes whenever possible. The size tools help organize quantities and reserves; starting percentages are estimates.

Can you help review my plan?

Yes. Bring your summary to a quote request or talk with your local LS Custom team.