Drop 9 Brand Lab is a free education hub for independent streetwear creators. Learn how a clothing brand and business actually work, plan your product and pricing, and understand sourcing and manufacturing — including U.S. import tariffs and landed cost after the 2025 end of the $800 de-minimis exemption — so you can get ready to launch on Drop 9. Everything is taught in plain English and checked against official sources. Education only, not legal, tax, or financial advice.
A free web education hub that helps independent streetwear creators learn how to build, price, source, manufacture, launch, and grow a clothing brand.
It depends on landed cost — the factory price plus import duty, freight, and fees. Made-in-USA and nearshore (Mexico via USMCA) can be duty-free or fast; overseas may have lower factory prices but higher tariffs, especially since the $800 de-minimis exemption ended in 2025. Always compare landed cost, not sticker price, and verify current rates on the official USITC tariff schedule.
An RFQ is a request for quote you send a factory. MOQ is the minimum order quantity a factory will make. GSM is fabric weight — a light tee is around 180 GSM, a thick hoodie around 400 GSM.
Yes. The education is free and teaches you how to build a streetwear brand step by step, then connects you to the Drop 9 marketplace when you're ready to launch.