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The Best Fabric & Ink for Screen Printing: What We’ve Learned

Posted on April 7, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

You can print the same design on two shirts and wind up with entirely different looks and feels. Even with the same ink, the fabric underneath can make it feel softer, heavier, or more noticeable (depending on how it reacts to heat and wear). And if you use the same fabric but different inks, you…

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The Best Shirts for DTG Printing

Posted on April 7, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is an easy way to apply custom designs to T-shirts, using detailed artwork and prints that feel just as good as they look.  However, the end result will largely depend on the kind of shirt you use. This is because DTG uses water-based ink that soaks directly into the fabric fibers, which…

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The Best Custom Windbreaker Jackets: Our Picks for Branded Apparel

Posted on March 15, 2026March 19, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

Windbreakers are an extremely light and comfortable way for your team to show off support for your company, nonprofit, or sports organization. They can fold down to fit in a backpack or tote bag, and since they’re made with tightly woven fabrics that resist air and water penetration, they offer great protection against wind and…

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Best Custom Baseball & Softball Jerseys

Posted on March 15, 2026March 19, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

We’ve come a long way since the heavy blue wool pants, loose white flannel shirts, and jaunty straw hats of 19th-century baseball. Today’s uniforms are designed for performance and comfort, with blended materials that keep players cool and durable construction that can survive sliding into third base. Whether you’re outfitting a rec softball league or…

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The Best Comfort Colors T-Shirts & Color Options That Still Look Great After Washing

Posted on March 4, 2026March 19, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

Comfort Colors shirts look great out of the box. They’re soft and lived-in, and they don’t look brand-new in a way that feels stiff or shiny. But pigment-dyed garments don’t behave like standard tees. After a few washes, some colors settle in beautifully. Others shift tone, soften contrast, or make prints feel different than expected….

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T-Shirt Materials Explained: How to Choose the Right Fabric When You Can’t Touch It Yet

Posted on March 4, 2026March 19, 2026 by mcoffeyblue

If you’ve never placed a custom apparel order, a bunch of white shirt blanks on a screen can all look the same, with brand names you’ve never heard of. And when you’re purchasing several shirts at a time for a group or event, it feels like a high-stakes purchase on an item that can’t be…

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