Embroidery looks great on a new hoodie. That’s the easy part. What really matters is how it looks later — after the fabric breaks in, the hoodie gets worn a lot, and the logo has to live on something that’s actually used. Carhartt makes a lot of hoodies, but some of them handle embroidery better…
Category: Garments
How to Wash Screen-Printed Shirts
Screen-printed designs are generally quite sturdy and can handle regular wear and washing without much impact. This is largely thanks to the methodology: the ink used in screen printing is cured with heat and bonded to the fabric, giving it extra durability and flexibility. However, like all garments, repeated washing slowly takes a toll on…
Jerzees vs. Gildan: Comparing Tees, Fleece, and Sizing
Jerzees and Gildan are both solid brands that you’d think perform largely in the same ways. But they don’t. The differences aren’t dramatic, but they’re consistent, and they tend to show up after printing, after washing, and after you start wearing the tees and sweatshirts regularly. Here are those differences with a focus on T-shirts,…
A Practical Look at the Best Quality Custom Hoodies (Fabric, Fit, and Print)
The kind of hoodie you order for custom branding really does matter, and it can make all the difference between a hoodie that gets worn day in and day out and one that sits in the corner gathering dust after just one use. Most importantly, how custom hoodies look and feel when you first pull…
The Best Garment-Dyed T-shirts: Which Brand Should You Choose?
Placing an order for custom apparel can feel daunting when you aren’t familiar with the products available. What if you don’t select the right size for your group? What if the garment doesn’t feel how you expect? What if the color doesn’t match what you see on the site? It’s even more difficult when you’re…
Screen Printing vs. Direct-to-Garment Printing
At BlueCotton, one of the most common questions we hear is: What’s the difference between screen printing and direct-to-garment printing? Both methods have their place in custom apparel, but they work in fundamentally different ways and serve different purposes. Let’s walk through the key differences between these two printing techniques, including costs, quality, durability, and…