5 Things to Consider When Picking The Perfect T-Shirt for Your Brand

6/25/2019

Your Brand

In picking the perfect t-shirt for your brand, it's important to know who your targeting. Who's your market? What do they like? What do you like? By doing this, you can narrow down the certain styles of t-shirts.

Shirt/Garment Material and Style

There are various material and styles of t-shirts such as performance, premium, everyday cotton shirts, tri-blends, etc. If it's within your budget, it is always a good idea to order a couple of samples for the product your considering. That way you can wear, wash and feel them out personally before having them purchased!

As of lately, the popular picks here at Leo’s Silk Screen Service have been Gildan Softstyle, performance t-shirts, and premium t-shirts with brands such as Bella Canvas, American Apparel, Next Level.

4.3 oz., 100% combed ringspun cotton, 32 singles Heather Grey is 90/10 cotton/polyester Fabric laundered Set-in 1x1 baby rib collar Hemmed sleeves Side seamed Tear away labelPicture

Next Level - Premium Short Sleeve Crew - 3600

4.2 oz., 100% airlume combed and ringspun cotton, 32 singles Ash is 99/1 airlume combed and ringspun cotton/polyester Unisex sizing Coverstitched collar and sleeves Shoulder-to-shoulder taping Retail fit, side seams Tear-away labelPicture

Bella + Canvas - Unisex Short Sleeve Jersey Tee - 3001

Ink / Method of Printing

The type of ink you plan on using can also play a factor in picking the perfect t-shirt as well as the printing method, such as DTG (direct to garment printing), screen print or vinyl.

Why can ink play a factor? Sometimes the inks react differently to the garment of shirts. For example, sometimes screen printing neon inks do not react well to polyester blend t-shirts. Some t-shirt blends need to be cured (dried) more than others after screen printing to prevent the ink from cracking after a few washes.

The method of printing can also play a big factor. Like the inks, the method of printing may need a particular style of t-shirt. We've learned that for screen printing, most garments are O.K. for production, but if you're considering DTG we've learned that, to maximize the print quality, it is better to use 100% cotton on ringspun cotton.

Apparel Fitting

Lastly, and maybe the most important consideration in choosing the perfect t-shirt is---How does the shirt fit?!? This is why it is recommended to order a few samples to wear them around, wash, and see how they react after that.

Does the sleeves shrink? Does the shirt shrink? Does it fit the same? Did the color fade? By ordering samples, you will know exactly what you're selling/what your client is receiving/what your employees, friends or family will be wearing.

There are plenty of factors and steps to choosing "The Perfect T-shirt" for screen printing, direct to garment or vinyl heat press.

If you take our suggestions into consideration, we are confident it will help you find the perfect t-shirt to represent your vision.

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5 Comments

Daisy James link

12/7/2022 11:27:28 am

It was helpful when you said to consider your target audience. My brother was at my house last night for dinner, and he talked about how he wants to work with a screen printing service that can help him with making t-shirts for his employees. I'll pass these tips along to him once he starts searching for a screen printing service.

Lovelin

1/20/2023 12:03:54 am

Yes! When designing t-shirts for your company or group, it's important to take your target market into account. It will make it more likely that the shirts will reflect the ideals and reputation of your company and that both your staff and consumers are aligned and like them!

Let us know if we can help! We ship nationwide! :)
You can email us at [email protected].

Mia Evans link

1/4/2023 08:04:36 pm

I like that you talked about trying various materials to find the best fabric for you after wearing, washing, and feeling them. I will keep that in mind when I buy Pittsburgh Tee shirts for my family this weekend. It's important that I choose the right material because my daughter actually have sensitive skin.

Leo's Silk Screen Service

1/20/2023 12:00:10 am

I'm happy that was useful to you! It's crucial to choose the correct fabric for you and your family, especially when doing so sensitively. It's admirable that you are taking the time to think about the shirt's fabric before you purchase. It can undoubtedly have a significant impact on wearability and comfort.

It's crucial to keep in mind that different materials may respond to washing in different ways, so it's a good idea to read the care recommendations on the shirts and adhere to them. You can always ask us for recommendations or check online reviews of the stuff if you're still hesitant.

I hope you find the ideal tees for you and your family, and that they are both comfortable and soft to wear. If you have any further questions or concerns, please let us know at: [email protected] :)

Braden Bills link

1/27/2023 08:31:14 am

My friend wants to give out T-shirts for his company. It makes sense that he would want to ensure that he gets the right shirt style for it! I can see how an uncomfortable shirt could end up hurting his brand.