Printing on a T-shirt isn’t as simple as printing on paper. It’s a fairly manual process that behaves differently on various fabric types and colors. That’s why artwork that looks great on a computer screen can still be blurry or pixelated on a shirt — it can even print in the wrong color if the…
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…
The Best Carhartt Hoodies for Custom Embroidery That Ages Well
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…
The Best Gildan T-Shirts & Hoodies: A Practical Guide for Printing and Everyday Wear
If you’ve ever ordered custom apparel, there’s a decent chance you’ve run into Gildan. It’s a brand that shows up everywhere: event tees, company hoodies, school spirit wear, volunteer shirts, and uniforms that get worn hard and washed often. They’re ubiquitous for a reason: Gildan has so many styles, some built for durability, others for…
The Best Custom Polo Shirts: What We Like in Brand and Material
Polos tend to feel like a safe middle ground. They’re more polished than a tee, less formal than a button-down, and familiar enough that customizing them feels straightforward. Pick a style, add a logo or name, move on. Where things get tricky is once a logo is part of the equation. That’s when you start…
Best Tank Tops for Screen Printing
Tank tops are deceptively tricky for screen printing. On the surface, they seem like a simple canvas, but anyone who’s ever tried to print on a racerback or a slim-fit tank knows there are unique challenges. Between the narrow armholes, limited print space, and a lighter fabric that can mess with heavy inks, choosing the…