Pricing is one of the biggest questions our customers have, but it’s also one of the hardest to answer. That’s because custom T-shirts don’t have a single fixed price! Your order is unique and one-of-a-kind, which makes generic pricing nearly impossible. That being said, there are some general guidelines that can help you understand the…
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…
Announcing Blue Cotton’s Dream Manager Program: Everybody Has a DREAM!
Blue Cotton is excited to launch our Dream Manager program. Directed by owners Mike Coffey and Julie Denton-Price, this is just the most recent investment into our team and adds to our growing list of innovative employee benefits. Everybody has a dream! Some people may have lost sight of them over the years, and some…
Water-Based Printing vs. Traditional Plastisol Ink Printing for Custom Apparel
What is the difference between water-based printing and traditional plastisol ink printing when it comes to custom apparel? The direct answer to that question comes purely down to how it feels on the fabric. All things being equal, there’s no question that water-based printing feels better. However, feel is not the only thing to consider,…
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…
Screen Printing vs Direct-to-Film Printing
When you order custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, and hoodies, it’s important to think about the best printing method for your specific use case. This might seem unnecessarily technical, or something that only the printing company would have to worry about, but choosing the wrong method can result in a design that doesn’t look the way you…