SERIOUSLY STYLISH: A GUIDE TO T-SHIRT PRINTING
GETTING STARTED
T-shirts have long been the apparel of choice for expressing ourselves, and whether you're updating a wardrobe staple or creating a custom design for a friend, printing personalizes and amplifies your statement. From the postmodern to classic designs, you can fashion a unique look with just a few simple steps.
KNOWING YOUR BLANK
Before you can begin your design work, you need to decide which type of material you want your design to be featured on. Choose T-shirts from well-known brands for high-quality fabrics, or if you are wanting to stand out, opt for something different, like a hoodie or tank top. All fabrics possess different properties and mixed-materials will require extra care when printing .
DESIGNING
Once you have decided on your blank, the next step is to start your design process. No matter if you are a rookie graphic designer, or if you have a background in textile printing , the choices are endless and an experienced design team can take whatever design you provide and use their expertise to make it look exactly how you envisioned.
THE PRINTING PROCESS
As artwork is ready to be put onto your apparel, the printing process comes into play. Usually, this process is done digitally or screen printing and is best left to experts in the field for clarity and quality of prints. DTG (direct to garment) printing is another option and has the added benefit of vibrant and detailed images, perfect for full-color images such as photographs.
DTG Printing
PUTTING THE FINAL TOUCH
Now that printing is complete, adding the final touches is the best way to make sure that the product is of the highest standard. Make sure to go over the garment with a professional quality-inspection checklist, look for any imperfections or tear away labels that can create an unpleasant silhouette.
END RESULTS
When it's all done and ready to go, put your design together with some added accessories to create an eye-catching look. There you have it, a custom and stylish T-shirt design to make heads turn!
Screen Printing
DTG Printing