1850s

T shirts were originally worn by workers in various hot environments and were a by-product of the humble all in one Long John garments that had been around for centuries and were separated into a two piece affair.

The 2010 Blue Max portolio has plenty of news to report on the T shirt front with two new line introductions to complement the existing Champion T shirt.

First up is the brand new ladies' tee.

Helly Hansen has introduced the 50589 Logo T shirt which is available in two colours and sizes S-2XL. Made from soft touch poly/cotton with a branded front it is Ideal for all leisure activities.

New for T shirts is the Coolactive range with six T shirt options available, including the TA019 Coolactive Thermocool Men's Base Layer Short Sleeve T shirt and the TA022 Coolactive Thermocool Ladies Base Layer Long Sleeve T shirt. Both contain elasthene to enable their use in heavy training and/or as muscular support.

T shirts are real all-rounder products, whether used as a casual outfit, high performance sports garment or combined with a chic jacket. The latest James & Nicholson Workbook shows the whole range of top T shirts and smart promotional wear.

Finden+Hales know teamwear and they know it well. The brand has gone from strength to strength with its range of mix’n’match men’s, women’s and kids teamwear.

Armed with more fantastic customer information than ever before, the brand looks set to become the benchmark for those seeking a personalised look for their team, club or organisation.

Fruit of the Loom’s Valueweight Ts are the definitive promotional T shirts. With options for men, women and children, plus a huge range of colours, they provide the best value option for the widest variety of volume requirements.

Hanes Tagless collection combines superior fit, fabric and design with the guarantee of great choice, excellent quality, reliable service and the rapid availability Hanes is known for.

Hanes Tagless Crew Neck sports T (product code 7700) is made of 100% breathable polyester fabric with Cool-DRI technology.

For quality, innovation and care, always check the label. At Henbury we take pride in our products and strive to deliver garments which are a delight to decorate and provide an ideal opportunity to promote your brand or kit our your workforce.

I.S.E. supplies garment decorators with a vast range of quality T shirt options from well-known brands such as Fruit of the Loom, Gildan and Workwear, suitable for a variety of printing needs.

Popular with decorators, the organic Fruit of the Loom range includes the F61188M New Organic Cotton T, a 100% certified organic cotton T shirt which is completely unbleached and undyed for a natural finish. It also features a 1 x 1 rib binding on the neckline and is available in men’s, ladies and children’s fit in a natural colour.

The Larkwood Baby and Toddler Collection offers the cutest range of young kidswear around. Our garments are styled softly and made out of the comfiest most wearable fabrics with lovely little details to make them extra special. For children, it is especially important to let them express themselves and have fun doing so. That means the fabrics we use must meet all the demands of these little busy bees.

Mumbles Bears are perfect for any occasion and dressed in their T shirts they are a perfect vehicle for any message or brand.

Cute and collectable, they are an extremely cost effective way of offering a gift or promotion.

Even though the use of organic cotton T shirts is still relatively new in the promotional clothing industry, the demand for ethically produced tees has increased due to the influence of high street fashion, designers and celebrities that have brought environmentally friendly fashion from the corner to the spotlight.

PenCarrie’s huge choice in T shirts includes industry stalwarts plus a host of new designs for 2010. All categories are catered for – men’s, ladies’ fashion, children’s, sports, workwear, even casual corporatewear.

T shirts are a staple in every decorator's offering year after year and 2010 will be no different.

Prestige Leisure stock a huge range of T shirts in many styles from lady-fit feminine styles, to teamwear and performance options.

The T shirt has always been a popular garment for decoration and promotion. T shirts can also be worn as is or with other clothing, complementing a bespoke uniform or design to perfection. Whilst offering a great solution for uniforms, T shirts also offer an excellent cost effective option for promotions, campaigns and events.

When a customer calls for a quality product on which they can emblazon their message, their decorator has invariably turned to us.

It’s Russell’s attention to detail that makes us stand out; the simplicity and elegance of our designs, the fact that our garments are designed to be decorated and the fact that we test our garments over and over again to ensure they stand up to the rigours of the most vigorous promotion, demanding playground or working environment. If your customer has invested good time and money in their identity or campaign then the last thing they need is for it to fall apart on the spin cycle.

Skinnifit are known for their T shirts and their collection is still at the heart of their offer. The new Perfect T (SK201) is a flawless partnership of quality and value for money.

It’s in 100% cotton, incredibly smooth single jersey, is available in four sizes and six colours including the new Hot Pink, Spring Green and Bright Purple, has a longer body length in keeping with market demand and also has one of the most interesting cost proposals the brand have ever produced.

A new highlight for 2010 is a 210 g/m heavyweight T shirt in Stedman quality.

The Prime ST6000 is made from 100% ring-spun cotton, single jersey tubular fabric, taped shoulder to shoulder.

The T shirt world has changed dramatically over the last few years with a wide variety of styles both for men and women now being openly available.

The Tour Collection range of T shirts offers the difference you need. The styles have specifically been designed to show off the emblem, flags, colours and designs of specific countries as well as a wide range of party T shirts which will really catch the eye.

Tombo is all about teamsport and what could be more central to many teams and indeed most sports than the T shirt? The T shirt stands out as being the most popular item in our wardrobes; easy to wear, comfortable and suits a multitude of purposes.

Fruit of the Loom’s Valueweight Ts are the definitive promotional T shirts. With options for men, women and children, plus a huge range of colours, they provide the best value option for the widest variety of volume requirements.

Only a few years ago the idea of printing just one or two T shirts with a full colour print would have been something of a fantasy and yet, today, that same fantasy has become a reality.