Custom Apparel News, Expert Tips, Tricks, and Insider Info
DTF vs Screen Printing: Which Is Right for Your Order?
Compare DTF transfers and screen printing on cost, durability, detail and feel, see what digital printing means at our shop, and pick the right method.
The Ultimate Guide to Custom Printing Techniques: DTF, Screen Printing, Embroidery & Sublimation
Eight types of t-shirt printing compared, from screen printing and DTF to sublimation and embroidery, with what we offer and how to choose yours.
Hats
Embroidered vs Printed Hats: Which Should You Choose?
Stitched, patched or printed? Compare hat embroidery, woven, PVC and faux-leather patches, screen printing and DTF to pick the right finish for your logo.
Richardson 112 vs Other Trucker Hats
What the Richardson 112 is made of, how it fits and how it compares with five-panel, foam, unstructured and flat-bill truckers, plus the decoration that suits each.
Printing
T-Shirt Size Breakdown for Group Orders
How many of each shirt size to order? Use a common starting split with counts for 50, 100 and 250 shirts, then plan youth, women's fits and extras.
Best Heavyweight T-Shirts for Custom Printing
What makes a tee heavyweight, how 13 heavyweight blanks compare, from Comfort Colors and Beefy-T to boxy Hammer Maxweight, and how to press DTF on thick cotton.
Eco-Friendly Printing: Sustainable Options for Custom Merch
How to make custom merch more sustainable: order only what you need, avoid leftover sizes, make it last, and understand eco fabrics, labels and claims.
News
Church Shirt Ideas for Events, Ministries and Teams
Original church shirt ideas for VBS crews, serve teams, youth retreats and anniversaries, plus volunteer back prints, garments by season and an ordering checklist.
Family Reunion Shirt Ideas Everyone Will Love
Original wording, color plans for every family branch, front-and-back layouts with names, kids' shirts and an ordering checklist for your family reunion shirts.
Branded Employee Holiday Gifts & Company Merch Ideas
Hoodies, embroidered caps, totes, blankets and tees for company holiday gifts, plus how to collect team sizes, prep your logo file and order on time.
DTF Guides
What Can You Put DTF Transfers On?
From tees, hoodies and hats to canvas totes, denim and leather: which materials DTF transfers work on, what to test first and why hard surfaces need UV DTF.
How to Apply DTF Transfers on Hats
Press DTF transfers on hats the right way: pick flat-front or unstructured caps, size the design to the front panel, tape it down and use the right settings.
How to Make a Transparent PNG for DTF Printing
Remove the background, fix halos and soft edges, and export a 300 DPI transparent PNG for DTF, with steps for Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator and GIMP.
Print Business
Print on Demand vs Bulk Printing: Which Is Right for You?
Print on demand, bulk screen printing or DTF transfers you press yourself: compare cost per piece, inventory risk, speed and cash flow, then pick a path.
Blind Shipping DTF Transfers: How It Works for Resellers
How blind shipping DTF transfers works: unbranded packaging straight to your customer, Tidal Colors on the label, no inserts, and how it differs from drop shipping.
How to Sell DTF-Printed T-Shirts on Etsy
How to sell t-shirts on Etsy with DTF transfers: press to order instead of app print on demand, Etsy's fees on a $100 sale, pricing, what sells and shipping.
