Do-it-yourself ideas and craft projects exist for every skill level and can help you to learn a new hobby. On the upside, new hobbies have been proven to better help us get into a flow, which can lead to enhanced performance in a variety of other areas of your life, either at work or home.Continue reading “DIYs & Crafts with Clothing Shop Online”
Category Archives: Screen Printing
Screen Print 101: Choosing The Right Ink
Ink can make or break a screen printing project. From plastisol to water-based, various inks perform differently over time under the pressures of heat and multiple washes. To complicate things further, various fabrics require specific inks to be used to ensure longevity or a particular design effect. Knowing which one to choose for your screenContinue reading “Screen Print 101: Choosing The Right Ink”
T-Shirts 101 – Basics of Buying Tees
Around the globe, the humble t-shirt has evolved into the cornerstone of most people’s wardrobes. As a result, printing on t-shirts and selling them online has become a popular choice for many entrepreneurs. How you choose what kind of t-shirt will suit your project remains a crucial first step to ensuring your clients receive aContinue reading “T-Shirts 101 – Basics of Buying Tees”
The Clothing Shop Online Screen Print Guide
Ready to get your screen printing business started? Clothing Shop Online has compiled the best tips and tricks in our screen printing guide. From gathering the right supplies to the best techniques for ink application, we’ve got all the information you need to get started with screen printing. Check out our easy to follow guidelines,Continue reading “The Clothing Shop Online Screen Print Guide”
5 Tips for Screenprinting on Tri-Blends
For many people, their favorite t-shirt is a tri-blend: extra soft and durable. Though slightly more expensive than a plain cotton t-shirt, tri-blends have taken closets by storm. However, screen-printing on tri-blends can be challenging. Created only in 2006, tri-blends typically consist of a 50-25-25 mix of polyester, rayon, and spun cotton. Tri-blends, though partiallyContinue reading “5 Tips for Screenprinting on Tri-Blends”
5 Tips for Screen Printing on Polyester
There’s no one-size-fits-all formula when it comes to choosing the kind of polyester on which you’d like to print. Various blends, from polyester/cotton to polyester/viscose, have different challenges when screen printing. Polyester, first introduced to the American public in 1952, is famous for its wrinkle resistance, durability, hypoallergenic qualities and its ability to wick moisture.Continue reading “5 Tips for Screen Printing on Polyester”
5 Tips for Screen Printing on Cotton
When choosing the best fabric for a screen printing project, it’s nearly impossible to beat 100% cotton. It’s easy to work with and tends to be suitable for most jobs. And, screen printing on cotton is less complex than printing on other options, including fleece, polyester, acrylic and blended fabrics. With cotton, the risk ofContinue reading “5 Tips for Screen Printing on Cotton”
7 Winning T-Shirt Graphics for Your Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl is approaching and whether you’re hosting a party or heading to a friend’s house to watch the big game, you have an opportunity to express your love of the event. If you’re up for a quick and fun DIY project, Clothing Shop Online has gathered these seven awesome t-shirt graphics that youContinue reading “7 Winning T-Shirt Graphics for Your Super Bowl Party”
5 Tips for Screen Printing on Fleece
From cozy apparel and outerwear to blankets and accessories, fleece has become a “must-have” staple. Its popularity began back in the late ‘70s when Malden Mills Industries (now Polartec), began experimenting with the outdoor potential of polyester. With wool dominating the market at the time, the company wanted to invent a synthetic alternative to combatContinue reading “5 Tips for Screen Printing on Fleece”
8 Graphic Tee Ideas for Fall
Fall is right around the corner and it’s always a fun season to get into the spirit with. Cool-weather, falling leaves, dark colors and pumpkin-flavored everything is just some of the best things to love about fall. Whether your business needs new t-shirt designs or you’re an artist who wants to screen print fall-themed shirtsContinue reading “8 Graphic Tee Ideas for Fall”