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…
Custom Apparel Ideas for Animal Shelter Fundraising Events
Custom Apparel Ideas for Animal Shelter Fundraising Events Fundraisers are important for nearly every humane society. At the 4,000-plus animal shelters in the U.S., donations, grants and other private funding represent a large percentage of their operating budget. A fundraising event is an opportunity to encourage contributions now and potentially recruit annual donors that let…
Faithful Fashion: Custom T-Shirts for Youth Group Mission Trips
Faithful Fashion: Custom T-Shirts for Youth Group Mission Trips A youth group mission is an important moment in a young person’s life. Whether it’s a local community outreach event or a weeks-long tour of a foreign country, mission trips are more than just an opportunity to share their faith with others. It also teaches them…
Custom Shirts for Women’s Cross Country Teams
While running is a solitary activity, a group of runners can easily become a team. In cross country running, customized apparel can easily help bind a team together. Print some custom t-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies or even sweatpants with a logo, team name, team members’ names or slogan to show team unity and make the sport…