When it comes to custom screen-printed apparel, ink color selection is one of those decisions that feels simple on the surface but has more going on underneath. The choices you make here affect the final look, the cost of your order, and how closely the finished shirts match your brand. Here’s what’s worth knowing about…
How Many Shirts Should You Order for Your Event?
Ordering shirts for an event sounds straightforward, until you realize you’re somehow magically supposed to predict how many mediums versus XLs the attendees will want. Order too few, and people leave disappointed. Order too many, and you may end up storing six boxes of youth larges in a supply closet for the foreseeable future. The…
How to Design a Logo for a Shirt Before Ordering Custom Apparel
We see thousands of logos come through our art department, whether they’re headed for printing or embroidery. Some of them cause no issues at all, while some others need a little attention. The issue usually isn’t bad art; even beautiful, expensive, agency-built logos can raise a few flags when it comes to print or embroidery…
Bella + Canvas Sizing Chart & Fit Guide (3001 & Unisex Fits Explained)
Bella + Canvas T-shirts have long been a favorite among teams, school groups, and nonprofits who are ordering custom apparel. With 100% and triblend styles, most models are unisex but still have a great silhouette that is not too boxy and not too slim-fitted. This gives everyone in your group a flattering fit that is…
Embroidery Needle Guide: What to Know Before Ordering Custom Embroidered Apparel
Custom embroidery is a fantastic way to promote your brand in a classy, clean way. It looks great on polos, jackets, and certain shirts, and it tends to be more resilient than prints while offering a more elevated look. However, you can’t just order an embroidered shirt and call it a day. After all, two…
Halftone Screen Printing: The Balance Between Detail and Print Stability
Good halftone printing is usually a balancing act between detail and stability. It’s possible to push for extremely fine dots and high resolution, but that doesn’t always produce the cleanest print once ink hits the shirt. Instead, mesh count, exposure, screen tension, and dot shape all affect how well those halftones survive the production process….