Ink jet printingWhen it comes to T shirt printing, the printer, the shirt, the ink and the press are the main tools for the job. But it can all go horribly wrong. Resident expert Tony Whitmore looks at some of the pitfalls and how to overcome them to get a quality, durable print every time.Published: 05 June, 2009Only 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.
Focus on: T-shirtsThere seems no stopping the popularity of the t-shirt as one of the most enduring items of clothing in the printwear world. We caught up with Gordon Glenister, Director General, British Promotional Merchandise Association to get his take on the 2009 market.Published: 02 February, 2009"The T-shirt market is one that is growing in the promotional sector as digital printing technologies become more sophisticated and in turn, lead to a wider range of design opportunities," explains Gordon.
Blue MaxThe ChampionPublished: 02 February, 2009New additions to the Blue Max Champion T-shirt colour range are destined to be among its biggest sellers, says the company.
BTC ACTIVEWEARGaining new fansPublished: 02 February, 2009A new name to the BTC activewear stable is Fanshirt - one of the leading suppliers of imprintable T-Shirts and tops in Europe, specialising in designer fit and feel garments.
EponaEthics with high street stylingPublished: 02 February, 2009Epona will be carrying through 2 t-shirt styles into 2009, the women's W002 fitted cut W002 and the Men's M001 classic cut.
FINDEN+HALESA winning teamPublished: 02 February, 2009T-shirts have always been a simple yet highly effective way to display or advertise your team name or club logo and the Finden+Hales range for 2009 features some fantastic teamwear t-shirts. Perfectly coordinated for men, women and kids.
FRUIT OF THE LOOMRipe with ideasPublished: 02 February, 2009With nearly 30 years experience in the t-shirt business, Fruit of the Loom's strong reputation precdeeds it. The company now manufactures 1.6 million T-shirts every week for its European market and has plenty to offer in 2009. Its new product launches for 2009 are dominated by fresh interpretations of the humble T.
GILDANStyle and substancePublished: 02 February, 2009Gildan offers an impressive 8 styles, 60 colours and 16 sizes in its T-shirt range making it one of the leading choices for printers across the world.
HENBURYKeeping ahead of the gamePublished: 02 February, 2009The influences of fashion trends are playing an ever-increasing role in the design and development of styles for the corporate wear market, says Henbury.
JAMES & NICHOLSONT-shirts and polo's with Spring in their stepPublished: 02 February, 2009The latest James & Nicholson shirts offer a diverse selection of colours which are perfect for your Spring wardrobe, says the company.
JERZEESQuality and stylePublished: 02 February, 2009Jerzees Colours from Russell Europe has come a long way since setting up three years ago. For 2009 the brand replaces its ZT160 range of adults long, children's T with the ZT150 range. With a slightly narrower cut than the 160 the ZT150 is 10 grams lighter making it the perfect promotional and summer product.
LARKWOODDesigns for busy little beesPublished: 02 February, 2009The Larkwood Baby and Toddler Collection offers some of the cutest range of young kidswear around. It s garments are styled softly and made out of the comfiest most wearable fabrics with lovely little details to make them extra special.
OKARMAOrganic stylePublished: 02 February, 2009If you're looking for a t-shirt that's simple yet stylish with an added twist, then look no further than Okarma. Offering three styles of t-shirt - OK10 for men, OK11 for ladies and OK10B for children, what makes Okarma stand out from the rest is that its products are made from 100% Control Union certified organic cotton, which is great news for skin (as it's kinder on skin than conventional cotton) as well as consciences, as organic cotton doesn't use harmful chemicals in its production.
RALAWISESelecting the bestPublished: 02 February, 2009From basic t-shirts in a multitude of colours, to high performance tees for sports activities, the range of t shirts available at Ralawise offers a wide variety of choice.
PRESTIGET-shirtsPublished: 02 February, 2009Prestige Leisure has added 31 new t-shirt styles to its 2009 Brochure Collection. This continues the general upward trend in the amount of new t-shirt styles offered year after year.
SKINNIFITA passion for fashionPublished: 02 February, 2009Skinnifit's range of women's t's includes the bestselling Modern Essential range, now available in 26 colours in the short sleeve (new colour for 09 being jade), and now 5 in the long sleeve (new colours being fuchsia, chocolate and bright red). The Modern Essential range is defined by the fabric: a perfect blend of 96% cotton and 4% elastane giving supreme fit and comfort to this modern fitting range.
PF CONCEPTUS Basic RangePublished: 02 February, 2009The 2009 U S Basic Range includes a great new collection of kids and women's T shirts. With stylish designs, flattering cuts and an extended colour palette we have a range of garments that cross the age and gender spectrum, offering matching T shirts, polos, fleeces & jackets for men, women & kids.
STEDMANEven more to offer in 2009Published: 02 February, 2009Stedman stands for first rate quality, unbeatable prices and precisely the cuts and colours the market needs. But there's something else that distinguishes Stedman: we listen to our customers. And in response to popular demand, we've supplemented many items in our product range by especially successful colours. As far as you're concerned, this means a wider range for even higher turnover.
UKLElegance and practicalityPublished: 02 February, 2009Fruit of the Loom introduce two new men's t-shirt styles for 2009, so look out for the Hooded and Organic Cotton T's. For ladies there is the new soft Lightweight T and an Organic T with a matching Organic T for children too!
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