# LANE FOUR ATHLETICS Vendor Outreach Pack

Date: 2026-07-06
Status: Draft for first vendor outreach
Purpose: Copy, vendor order, and quote fields for moving from sourcing plan to real sample inquiries.

## Outreach Strategy

Do not ask every vendor the same broad question. Split the first outreach into four lanes:

1. Apparel printer: can they source the selected United Athle bodies and execute understated one-color prints.
2. China tee ODM/OEM: can they provide an existing 260-300 GSM boxy tee body for a small private-label pilot.
3. Swimwear OEM: can they make a credible square-cut training brief with chlorine-resistant marking.
4. Swim cap vendor: can they produce or proof a black silicone cap with off-white `L4`.

Send the first round to 2-3 vendors per lane. The goal is not the cheapest quote; it is to learn feasibility, MOQ, sample lead time, and which production constraints will affect the brand design.

## Priority Vendor List

| Lane | Vendor | Why Contact | First Ask | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body / baseline | United Athle / C.A.B. | Confirm current body availability, business purchase flow, and official processing cautions. | Can a new apparel brand source 4411, 5763, 5765, 7220, 7219, and 1880 through business channels? | https://corp.united-athle.jp/contact/ |
| Apparel print | CORNER PRINTING | Broad print capability, inquiry form, and listed United Athle blanks. | Can they source bodies, screen print one-color LANE4/L4, and advise on nylon track pieces? | https://www.cornerprinting.com/inquiries/new |
| Apparel print | Original Print.jp | Easy first test route, corporate inquiry form, and product pages for United Athle 4411. | Can they handle small sample production plus later repeat orders? | https://originalprint.jp/store.php/biz/index/3 |
| Apparel print | Raksul Apparel | Fast quote comparison and broad apparel category coverage. | Can they support the selected bodies or close alternatives for a first sample quote? | https://apparel.raksul.com/contact/ |
| Apparel print / body coverage | Three Arrows | United Athle catalog coverage and apparel production inquiry route. | Can they handle hoodie, sweat pant, nylon jacket/pant, and small logo print as one project? | https://www.threearrows.ne.jp/product/united-athle/ |
| China tee ODM/OEM | Alibaba RFQ / supplier shortlist | Fast way to reach multiple low-MOQ private-label tee suppliers. | Can they send 260-300 GSM boxy tee samples, rubber-label options, MOQ, and lead time? | https://rfq.alibaba.com/rfq.html |
| China tee ODM/OEM | Made-in-China comparison | Search surface for low-MOQ 300 GSM oversized tee listings. | Which suppliers can sample before a 50-100 piece pilot? | https://www.made-in-china.com/products-search/hot-china-products/Custom_T_Shirts_With_No_Minimum_Order.html |
| China tee ODM/OEM | QYOURE / UNIT-100 style factory pages | Direct factory references for low-MOQ heavyweight streetwear tee manufacturing. | Can they match L4-TEE-01 without copying any third-party labels/artwork? | https://qyoure.com/oversized-t-shirt-manufacturer/ / https://www.unithundred.com/custom-t-shirts/ |
| Swimwear OEM | Fules Design | Swimwear OEM, small-lot orientation, and sublimation/print fabric production. | Can they produce a men's square-cut training brief with one-color L4 mark? | https://fulesdesign.com/contact/ |
| Swimwear OEM | AKF | Swimwear OEM with stated sample/MOQ information. | Is a first sample possible before production MOQ, and what are costs/lead times? | https://www.akfshop.jp/contact |
| Swimwear / cap | Sanwa | Swimming club goods, original practice swimwear, and custom swim caps. | Can they quote both black training brief and black silicone cap routes? | https://www.sanwa-corp.co.jp/oem/sports/ |
| Cap blank check | Wundou P94 | Plain silicone cap reference for sizing and placement proof. | Order blank caps or confirm printable blank route for early placement testing. | https://www.wundou.com/item/p94/ |

## Send Order

1. CORNER PRINTING: best first apparel print feasibility check.
2. Alibaba RFQ plus 5-8 China tee suppliers: best first private-label tee body search.
3. Fules Design: best first swimwear OEM feasibility check.
4. Sanwa: combined swim cap/practice swimwear check.
5. Original Print.jp: quick alternative apparel quote.
6. United Athle / C.A.B.: body sourcing and processing cautions.
7. AKF: production-scale swimwear reference and cost ceiling.
8. Raksul Apparel / Three Arrows: comparison quotes.

## Apparel Printer Inquiry

Subject: LANE FOUR ATHLETICS 初回サンプル制作のご相談

本文:

```
ご担当者様

はじめまして。水泳を起点にしたアスレチックアパレルブランド
「LANE FOUR ATHLETICS」の初回サンプル制作についてご相談です。

まずは以下のような少量サンプルを検討しています。

1. United Athle 4411-01 Tシャツ
   - ブラック: 左胸または中央胸に白1色で LANE4
   - グレージュ/ナチュラル系: 黒または濃チャコール1色で LANE4

2. United Athle 5763-01 フーディ
   - 背面中央に LANE FOUR / 1994 / ATHLETICS の1色プリント

3. United Athle 7220-01 / 7219-01 ナイロントレーニングセット
   - 1色プリント想定
   - 撥水/ナイロン素材への剥離・版ズレリスクも確認したいです

確認したい点は以下です。

- 上記ボディの取り寄せ可否
- 1型/1色/1箇所あたりの最小ロット
- サンプル1枚または数枚の制作可否
- マットなシルクスクリーン、ソフトな風合いのプリント可否
- 小さな刺繍、織りネーム、タグ縫い付け対応可否
- サンプル費用、量産時の概算、納期
- 入稿データ形式

ブランド側の仕様書とSVGロゴデータは提出可能です。
まずは可能な進め方、概算費用、最小ロットをご教示いただけますでしょうか。

よろしくお願いいたします。
```

## China Tee ODM/OEM Inquiry

Subject: L4-TEE-01 small-lot private label sample inquiry

Body:

```text
Hello,

We are developing L4-TEE-01, a swim-origin athleticwear tee for a new Japanese
brand.

We are looking for an existing oversized / boxy tee body first, not a copied
product and not a full custom pattern yet.

Target:
- 260-300 GSM cotton jersey
- boxy relaxed fit
- dropped shoulder
- wide sleeve opening
- thick rib crewneck
- straight hem, not longline
- black and natural / greige body colors
- matte one-color chest print
- long matte black silicone or soft PVC back-collar label
- custom neck label, care label, hangtag, polybag later

Please send:
1. photos of your closest existing body
2. size chart
3. fabric composition and GSM
4. available colors
5. sample cost for 1-3 pieces
6. MOQ for pilot production, ideally 50-100 pcs
7. sample lead time and bulk lead time
8. rubber/silicone label options
9. shrinkage and wash-test information
10. whether you can support pre-shipment inspection

We are not asking to copy any third-party logo, label, artwork, or exact patch.
We will provide original L4 logo files and placement specifications.

Thank you.
```

## Swimwear OEM Inquiry

Subject: メンズ練習用ボックス水着 OEMサンプルのご相談

本文:

```
ご担当者様

はじめまして。水泳を起点にしたアスレチックアパレルブランド
「LANE FOUR ATHLETICS」の初回サンプル制作についてご相談です。

メンズの練習用ボックス水着、またはスクエアカット型のトレーニング水着を
ブランド品として制作できるか確認したくご連絡しました。

現時点の希望仕様は以下です。

- 形: メンズ練習用ボックス水着 / スクエアカット
- 色: ブラック
- ロゴ: 左腰またはサイドに白1色の L4
- 用途: 競泳選手・マスターズスイマーの日常練習
- 重視点: 塩素耐久、伸縮時のロゴ割れ、実使用時の着用感

確認したい点は以下です。

- サンプル制作可否
- 最小ロット
- サンプル費用、量産単価目安、納期
- 推奨生地とサイズ展開
- ロゴ加工方法の推奨
- 塩素耐久・洗濯テストの考え方
- ネーム、洗濯表示、下げ札、袋入れ対応可否

仕様書とSVGロゴデータは提出可能です。
まずはサンプル制作の現実的な進め方をご教示ください。

よろしくお願いいたします。
```

## Swim Cap Inquiry

Subject: オリジナルシリコンスイムキャップ サンプル制作のご相談

本文:

```
ご担当者様

はじめまして。水泳を起点にしたアスレチックアパレルブランド
「LANE FOUR ATHLETICS」の初回サンプル制作についてご相談です。

黒のシリコンスイムキャップに白またはオフホワイト1色で
L4ロゴを入れたサンプルを制作したいと考えています。

希望仕様は以下です。

- 本体: ブラックのシリコンキャップ
- プリント: 白またはオフホワイト1色
- ロゴ: L4
- 位置: 両サイド、または正面/両サイドの比較
- 用途: 練習用、チーム向けではなくブランドアイテム

確認したい点は以下です。

- 最小ロット
- 1個あたりの概算
- サンプルまたは校正品の制作可否
- ロゴの歪み確認方法
- プリント色の指定可否
- 納期
- 袋入れ、台紙、下げ札対応可否

SVGロゴデータは提出可能です。
まずは小ロットでのサンプル制作が可能かご教示ください。

よろしくお願いいたします。
```

## What To Attach

- `docs/production/drop-01-production-spec.md`
- `docs/production/drop-01-sourcing-plan.md`
- `docs/production/drop-01-sample-request.md`
- `docs/production/china-oem-small-lot-plan.md`
- SVG logo files:
  - `assets/logo-lane4.svg`
  - `assets/logo-l4.svg`
  - `assets/logo-4.svg`
  - `assets/logo-lockup.svg`
  - `docs/production/logo-asset-pack.md`
- Body candidate list:
  - United Athle 4411-01
  - United Athle 5508-01
  - United Athle 5763-01
  - United Athle 5765-01
  - United Athle 7220-01
  - United Athle 7219-01
  - United Athle 1880-01

## Quote Comparison Fields

Use `docs/production/vendor-quote-tracker.csv`.

Key decision fields:

- Sample possible: yes/no
- MOQ
- Sample cost
- Estimated production unit price
- Sample lead time
- Production lead time
- Can source exact body
- Can source existing China ODM body
- Can support rubber back-label
- Can accept inspection / AQL criteria
- Can handle nylon print
- Can handle swim durability
- Can do label/hangtag/polybag
- Risk notes

## Decision Rule

Pick vendors in this order:

1. They understand the brand should not look like teamwear.
2. They can make a physical sample before asking for a full production run.
3. They can explain risks clearly.
4. They can handle repeat production if Batch A works.
5. Price is acceptable after the above, not before.

## Notes

- Public vendor pages were checked on 2026-07-05.
- China OEM / ODM reference pages were checked on 2026-07-06.
- Pricing, stock, MOQ, and lead times must be confirmed directly before ordering.
- Do not send final production quantities until actual athlete fit and pool testing are complete.