As shown in a previous article, we love printing on paper. But what if you are looking to get your brand set up with some apparel? We can help you make your next project something to remember!
An apparel project can go one of two ways:
Your well-crafted brand or event artwork is placed on a high-quality garment to be worn and appreciated by your audience for years to come.
Your well-crafted brand or event artwork is placed on a cheap, rough, ill-fitting garment destined for the thrift store when donating season comes around.
Which would you want for your brand or event?
What should you look for in a garment?
When looking for high-quality t-shirt blanks for your brand, there are a few things you should keep in mind:
As reported by The World Bank in 2019, The garment industry is responsible for 10% of annual global carbon emissions. So you must do your part and look toward the most sustainable options possible.
You want to choose a blank that is fitted and will flatter your audience’s body shapes. This means looking for side seams. Shirts without them were essentially put together like a big tube. You can imagine how custom that would look and feel.
It's got to feel great and hold up over time. We LOVE 100% combed and ring-spun cotton.
Your one-stop list of great blanks!
Below are the 3 blanks we would suggest looking at for your next screen printing order. They are all well-crafted and are distributed by companies that seem to give a damn about their impact on the planet. On top of that, they are all great options for water-based printing. Triple whammy!
- Next Level 3600
Perhaps the best-fitted shirt on this list. The sleeves are a dream on this blank and it comes in a bevy of colors. Read more about Next Level's 3600 here.
Specs:
100% Combed Ring-Spun Cotton (H. Grey 90% Cotton, 10% Polyester)
Fabric Weight - 4.3oz
Thread Weight - 32 Singles
Collar - Crew Neck
Fit Type - Classic
Size Range - XS-6XL
- Allmade Unisex Organic Cotton Tee AL2100
Allmade has been making waves since it was introduced in 2017. It is now available to buy wholesale, so it's affordable while remaining carbon neutral and sustainable. Read more about Allmade's Unisex Organic Cotton tee here.
Specs:
100% Airlume Combed Ring-Spun Cotton (H. Grey 90% Cotton, 10% Polyester)
Fabric Weight - 4.5oz
Thread Weight - 30 Singles
Collar - Crew Neck
Fit Type - Classic
Size Range - XS-4XL
- Bella+Canvas 3001
During our time in production apparel printing, this was our most used blank. It's affordable, eco-conscious, has a wide range of colors, and wears well. Read more about Bella+Canvas' 3001 tee here.
Specs:
100% Airlume Combed Ring-Spun Cotton (H. Grey 90% Cotton, 10% Polyester)
Fabric Weight - 4.2oz
Thread Weight - 32 Singles
Collar - Crew Neck
Fit Type - Classic
Size Range - XS-5XL
Where do you go from here?
Maybe you're ready to place an order. Maybe you have more questions about your blank options. Maybe you don't understand everything going on in the last episode of The Rings of Power. Whatever your current status, we're here for you!
If you need any help selecting the product that will work for your next screen printed project, don't hesitate to reach out:
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Thank you for reading. Until next time, have a great one!