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4 Common Mistakes That Make T-Shirts Wear Out Faster

Clavis Apparel
Plain T-shirts are essential everyday basics, but many people find their shirts stretching, fading, or thinning too quickly. The problem often comes from choosing the wrong fabric, ignoring construction, or improper care. To help you avoid these issues, here are the key tips for choosing T-shirts that last longer. You can also explore quality everyday tees in our Tops Collection or premium basics from American Apparel. 1. Choosing the Wrong Fabric Each T-shirt fabric has different strengths. Soft combed cotton, durable heavyweight cotton (see our Heavyweight Cotton Collection), or breathable blends found in Cotton-Polyester Blends offer different levels of comfort and...

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Complete Beginner’s Guide to T-Shirt Screen Printing Tools

Clavis Apparel
Starting a T-shirt printing business from home is easier than ever. With simple tools and basic techniques, any beginner can learn screen printing and eventually turn it into a profitable creative business. This guide explains the essential screen printing tools for beginners, how to use them, and the recommended T-shirts for practice. If you already want to explore high-quality blank tees, browse Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors. Understanding the Manual Screen Printing Process Most beginners start with manual screen printing because it is simple, affordable, and easy to learn. Knowing the workflow helps you understand which tools you actually need....

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How Much Does T-Shirt Printing Cost? A Complete Guide for Every Style & Requirement

Clavis Apparel
Whether you’re printing T-shirts for events, promotions, communities, or starting your own clothing brand, understanding T-shirt printing costs is essential. Prices can vary widely depending on the printing method, fabric quality, design complexity, and order quantity. If you’re also looking for high-quality blank T-shirts to print on, explore the full catalogue at Clavis Apparel, including popular collections such as Gildan, American Apparel, and Comfort Colors. Key Factors That Affect T-Shirt Printing Prices 1. Type of Printing Technique Every printing method comes with different cost structures. Rubber (water-based), plastisol, DTG, polyflex, and sublimation each have their own pros, cons, and pricing. DTG...

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How to Choose & Use the Right T-Shirt Printing Machine for Your Production

Clavis Apparel
Custom printed T-shirts are at the heart of today’s fashion and merch industry. Behind every sharp logo tee or full-colour graphic print, there’s a printing machine doing the heavy lifting. Whether you’re decorating premium blanks from Clavis Apparel or building a new print shop from scratch, choosing the right T-shirt printing machine is a decision that will directly impact your quality, speed, and profit. The right machine doesn’t just print; it helps you deliver consistent results on quality garments like T-shirts & tank tops, hoodies, and even shorts. In this guide, we’ll walk through the main types of T-shirt printing machines,...

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