How to Calculate Fabric Consumption for a T-Shirt and Check a Factory Quote
Calculate T-shirt fabric consumption from pattern area, GSM and marker efficiency. Includes an illustrative calculation and a supplier quote verification worksheet.
Custom T-Shirt Manufacturing Cost: Compare Supplier Quotes
Compare T-shirt supplier quotations after checking the specification, quantity split, setup fees, credits and delivery scope. Includes a buyer worksheet.
T-Shirt Shrinkage Testing Before Bulk Production: A Buyer Approval Checklist
A practical T-shirt shrinkage test checklist for apparel buyers: wash methods, before-and-after measurements, side-seam twist, approval records and bulk controls.
Raglan vs Set-In Sleeves: Shoulder Shape, Fit and Sample Checks
Trace the sleeve attachment on your reference garment before choosing the shoulder direction. Colour blocking, a hood or surface decoration can obscure the join, so inspect both the front and back. For a T-shirt, sweatshirt or lightweight jacket, review how the attachment works with the intended shoulder shape and artwork. Fit still needs checking on […]
Boxy Fit vs Oversized T-Shirt: How to Specify the Shape You Want
A boxy T-shirt and an oversized one can look similar on a hanger. Compare body width with length, then check the room and seam placement on the intended wearer. The same garment may meet both descriptions. For a custom order, attach the garment measurements and material reference to the fit brief. They define what the […]
How Are T-Shirts Made? From Yarn to a Finished Garment
A T-shirt looks simple once it is folded and packed. Before that, it has passed through several different kinds of work: making the fabric, defining the shape, cutting the pieces, joining them and finishing the garment. Most everyday T-shirts are made from knitted fabric. For a typical cut-and-sew style, yarn is knitted into fabric, the […]
DTF vs Screen Printing: Cost, Durability & When to Use Each
When developing custom T-shirts, choosing the right printing method affects not only the appearance of your products but also your production cost, order quantity and customer experience. Two of the most common apparel printing methods are DTF (Direct-to-Film) printing and screen printing. If you are still mapping the wider range of options, our guide to […]
Types of Shirt Printing: Screen, DTG, DTF & More Explained
Choosing between the different types of shirt printing is a production decision, not just an artwork decision. Order quantity, fabric composition, design detail, color count and placement can all change which method makes sense for a clothing brand. A process that works for a one-off sample may not be the most practical choice for a […]
DTG vs DTF Printing: Which Is Better for Custom T-Shirts?
DTG vs DTF is really a question about how the ink reaches the garment. DTG prints ink directly onto the garment, while DTF prints the design onto a transfer film before applying it to the garment. That single difference explains most of the practical trade-offs that follow: fabric compatibility, hand feel, how colour behaves on […]
Garment-Dyed vs Vintage-Wash T-Shirts: Buyer’s Quality Guide
Illustrative comparison of garment finish effects. When developing a custom T-shirt collection, “garment-dyed,” “vintage wash,” “mineral wash,” and “acid wash” are often used in the same conversation. They are related, but they do not describe exactly the same thing. A garment-dyed T-shirt is primarily defined by when the garment receives its color: the finished or […]