If you’re looking to start a clothing brand or need to create custom apparel for your business, you are probably wondering whether you should use a direct-to-garment (DTG), direct-to-film (DTF), or screen printing method. These printing methods have their own advantages and disadvantages, and which one is right for you will depend on your specific …
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Getting a wholesale account with a blank apparel provider is a great way to access high-quality blanks for your clothing business at a low cost. However, it can be confusing to navigate the process if you’re not familiar with it. Sometimes we just don’t know what we don’t know and in this article we’re here …
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Streetwear is a niche clothing style focusing on gender- and size-inclusive fashion born out of California’s surf and skate culture in the 1980s and 1990s. The rise of hip-hop music and fashion boosted streetwear to the national fashion scene, and this continues today with heavy K-Pop influences. Streetwear is all about three things: comfort, practicality, …
The best-kept secret and true workhorse of the custom garment business is embroidery. While most customers enjoy the fancy colors and patterns of ink-based printing methods, custom embroidery has a few advantages over any ink-printing method. Even though it may be more expensive than some ink printing, embroidery has a score of advantages that make …
It’s never been easier to start your own business, and selling merchandise is a popular choice. You can make your own hours, be your own boss, flex your creative muscles, and make a little money while you’re at it. However, if you are going to make merch, you need to have good quality materials and …
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Before contacting a t-shirt screen printing company about your project, you should have a good idea of what you want and you should keep a few things in mind. We put together a quick list for our prospective clients. All Tees are not created equal. What is the difference between that t-shirt you have had …
Welcome to Lost Boys Industries, where we handle all your custom garment printing needs with an eye toward exceptional service. We are veterans of the Arizona printing industry, have worked for years in Phoenix print shops, and love producing awesome clothes without all the hassles you get from other printers. We recently opened a brand-new …
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Your performance venue is gearing up for a new season and now is the time to make sure all of your staff look their best. Just as your venue sees many different kinds of musicians, plays, musicals, and more, there are many different ways to outfit your various work crews. From front of the house …
Screen printing is the most traditional of all modern printing methods, with roots dating back to 10th century China. Also known as silk screening because silk was the most commonly used textile, screen printing involves, in its simplest description, pushing dye through a fine mesh screen with a blade, scraper, or squeegee. A series of …
We’ve established that you want your crews looking sharp and your brand out there and visible for everyone to see. If you need a quick turnaround for your garments and want a product that will last, consider direct-to-garment printing for your work and office wear. Direct-to-garment printing, also called digital printing or DTG, uses water-based …
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