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Alternative shades to Black
Black is a tried and true apparel option. Most everyone looks good in black, almost all imprint colors look great on it, and it appeals to a wide audience of users. On the other hand, it is also a color that can sometimes come across as too harsh, or boring. An...
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Optimizing Light Ink on Dark Tees
It is common knowledge in this industry that white ink requires two layers in order to be bright and vibrant, but why? Light colored plastisol inks are in-between transparent and opaque when applied correctly to dark garments. In order for the ink to cure at the...
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Sizing Smarts
You are reading a description of a shirt you like and you run across the phrase “junior sizing” or “European cut” and you wonder what does that mean. Well, it’s an excellent question if you want your garment to fit properly. Junior sizing is a term used for young...
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Special Washes for T-Shirts
Get an instant retail vibe for your corporate gear with on-trend fabric treatments that shout “current.” Take a soft hand shirt and add some acid and you get an upscale look for a modest price. See image A above. Areas close to the seams and hems are a slightly...
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Mad for Plaid
Bet you didn’t know Paul Bunyan was a style icon way before his time. From oversized prints to tonal patterns, plaids are a fashion force. The pattern is showing up in traditional places like shirts and blankets, but also on new items like caps, accessories, and bags....
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Denim/Chambray
This quintessentially American fabric has been a perennial favorite but in recent years has been showing up in more ways, some casual and some we could even call “Corporate.” The standby of denim jackets and chambray shirts are still around but with newer cuts, fresh...
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Puff Stich Ink printing
How do get the look of embroidery for a fraction of the price? The answer is a screen print technique called Puff Stitch Printing. Rather than using thread to embroider a large design on a garment, which is very expensive, we use an ink system that replicates the look...
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Apparel Trend: Stripes are Stars
In honor of our country’s independence, we will take a look at a powerful trend in casual wear: stripes. They are showing up on athletic gear, workwear, dress shirts and T-shirts of every stripe! Stripes add contrast, pattern, interest and show you know the current...
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Accessories, Accessories, Accessories
Accessories are the spice of life, and they are now worn year-round. So, let’s talk about each one of these on-trend fashion accessories and how to use them. Scarves are seen promoting sports teams modeled on the European football neckwear; made of thick yarns and...
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Apparel Trend: Tie-Dye and Beyond
Add color and pattern to your next apparel program with the updated looks of tie dye. No longer limited to only swirls and rainbows, the modern dyed shirt has evolved with more sophisticated designs. Ombre is big in hair color, home décor and more. Get the look of a...
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Apparel Trend: Mechanic shirts
Mechanic shirts work well in a variety of environments. They present a retro-vibe, while maintaining a durable woven fabric for the price of a knit polo! They are a great way to show you work hard, while sporting industrial good looks. Known for a variety of...
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Fabric Weights @ Retail
If you had been a T-shirt shopper back in the 90’s your main determinant of quality was the weight of the shirt, and the higher the weight the higher the perception of quality. The average shirt in those days was 6.1 oz per square yard of fabric and if you wanted to...
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Decoration Trend: Moving beyond the L/C
A man walks into a bar – no, this isn’t a joke – and wants to order a drink. Who does he look for, but the person with a logo on the left chest. We look there because we expect to find a uniformed person to help us, after all we just want a cold one. But let’s say you...
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Decoration Trend: Distressed Prints
With the look of your favorite well worn shirt from college, a distressed or weathered print design comes with built in age; no extra softening required. Right out of the box it has the soft-hand of a comfortable classic. Vintage style prints are on trend and don't...
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Apparel Trend: Raglans
There was a day when a raglan sleeve was considered a lower end option; after all, the manufacturing of the sleeve seam is easier then fitting a set in sleeve. Now it's all about the fashion and Raglans have made a resounding comeback as a style staple. With their...
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