Garment-dyed shirts are a classic choice for that worn-in retro look, since the method involves dying the fabric after the shirt is sewn instead of before — delivering that slightly faded color that’s great for events, teams, and brand merch. Two of the brands that do garment-dyed shirts best are Comfort Colors and Hanes ComfortWash….
How to Choose a Shirt Color for Printing: A Guide to Getting the Best Results
Choosing a shirt color for your next custom print might seem like a simple style choice, but it plays a much bigger role in how the finished shirts turn out. In reality, the same design can have a noticeably different impact depending on the shirt color, fabric, and dye process behind it. For example, a…
DTF vs DTG for Custom Shirt Printing: Which One Is Right for Your Project?
Choosing the right printing method is one of the most important decisions you’ll make when ordering custom apparel. While screen printing is still the go-to method for many custom shirt printing projects, DTG and DTF have become popular digital alternatives that excel at full-color designs, smaller order quantities, and projects that require greater flexibility. Both…
Comfort Colors 1717 vs Gildan 5000
The Comfort Colors 1717 and Gildan 5000 are two of the most popular T-shirt blanks in custom apparel, showing up everywhere from college merch and local fundraisers to company apparel and retail brands. If you’ve ordered shirts for a fundraiser, a company event, or a small brand, there’s a good chance you’ve already worn one…
The Best Shirt Types for Events: Choosing Between a Tee, Long-Sleeve Shirt, or Sweatshirt
Picking shirt blanks for your custom design might sound as simple as just getting a T-shirt and calling it a day. However, there’s a lot more you need to keep in mind when ordering custom apparel, and your choice can impact (and be impacted by) your budget, the print, and whether people will actually wear…
When Do You Need a White Underbase in Screen Printing?
It’s not uncommon to hear that you’ll need a white underbase for certain designs when ordering a screen-printed shirt. However, it’s not always clear why this is a good idea. Let’s say you pick a dark navy hoodie or a black tee, upload the design, and the mockup looks exactly right. But when the shirt…