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Building the first club-focused merch platform — fully custom, beautifully simple.

Company Overview

Teiko Textile is a Bangkok-based producer of high-quality, made-to-order apparel. We specialize in small-batch production of custom sportswear and lifestyle clothing — including sublimated rashguards, football jerseys, t-shirts, hoodies, caps, and accessories.

We're now building a club-first merchandise platform that allows groups to design their own gear in 3D, access a curated library of styles, request design help, and — crucially — host their own branded shop for repeat orders and community access.

This combination of deep customization + club-specific online storefronts does not currently exist in the market. Spreadshirt and others offer fragments of this model, but none are built with clubs and communities in mind.

Target Market

  • Germany’s Club Culture: 90,000+ sports and hobby clubs with 24M+ members
  • Hobby & community groups: eSports teams, cycling crews, tabletop gamers, etc.
  • Influencers, podcasters, and content creators: Wanting to launch their own merch lines with minimal friction
  • Small businesses: Custom team gear and uniforms with no large-scale order pressure

This platform meets the growing demand for identity, accessibility, and autonomy — whether it’s for a club, a fandom, or a brand.

Traction So Far

  • Validated Europe-to-Thailand order pipeline with multiple successful projects
  • Built relationships with high-quality, cost-effective production partners in Southeast Asia
  • Led by a German director on the ground in Bangkok, ensuring Western-grade QC and cultural understanding
  • Proved ability to meet European expectations while producing at Southeast Asia efficiency levels

Why We're Different

  • Unified platform: 3D configurator, custom design support, and hosted storefronts — all built for clubs
  • Minimal competition: No comparable solution with this depth and flexibility
  • AI-powered backend automation: Cuts costs, streamlines workflows, speeds up fulfillment
  • Global delivery in 2–4 days via DHL Express
  • Scalable worldwide: Infrastructure is designed to expand into the U.S. and beyond

We’re not just selling shirts — we’re powering community identity at scale.

Funding Ask

We’re seeking a mentor-investor with expertise in e-commerce, creator platforms, or community tech — someone who can guide our digital growth and help us scale into adjacent markets.

  • Platform development & 3D configurator: €20–25k
  • Machinery for expanded production: €20–30k
  • IT and infrastructure: €10k
  • Marketing and creator outreach: TBD (expected to be the largest share of the budget)
  • Operating costs for 2 years (wages, transportation, general expenses):
    • Year 1: €100k
    • Year 2: €250k

We are also exploring support from Thai innovation programs — particularly those promoting AI-backed automation.

Contact

Heiko Bentrup
Director, Teiko Textile Co., Ltd.
Email: info@teikosport.com
Phone: +66 61 293 5203
Web: www.teikosport.com