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by rdl 4665 days ago
Another interesting market for bespoke vs made-to-measure vs off the rack might be concealed carry. It is more of an issue for belts, and then kind of a toss up for pants and shirts. Unless you just go with skin tight clothing, it can be done with regular clothing now, but ccw and undercover people will spend a lot of money. It is a huge issue for women, though. (I know I'd probably never spend $80 on a regular belt, but I bought 3 without a second thought as gun belts, and I've bought $300 jackets for ccw or technical/outdoor use but unless it is a suit from ww chan, wouldn't spend it on regular clothing.)

People with physical deformities (what is a more polite way to say this?) could also be a market.

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Yes, we have been approached by folks with physical disabilities that need custom solutions. We have been looking into that.
Another market where this might be awesome is corporate gifts. I also wouldn't buy a $115 polo shirt for myself, but I probably would consider it as a gift (as long as I could put my branding or message on the gift certificate, and ideally in the packaging of the actual shirt.)
Great point. And yes, we have been building our corporate business and decorating shirts with corporate logos.