Custom T-shirts
are one of the
most effective
forms of advertising.
Choosing the right
t-shirt is one
of the most important
steps. Hopefully
through this article,
we will be able
to help some of
you make an educated
decision when
it comes to choosing
the t-shirt that
best fits your
needs.
Choosing
the correct weight
of a t-shirt can
make all the difference!
The biggest difference
between t-shirt
weight would be
the price. Light
weight t-shirts
cost less, but
can not stand
up to physical
abuse or the amount
of wash cycles
like the heavy
weight Beefy T
t-shirts.
If you are having
t-shirts made
for a lawn care
company you would
not want to use
a heavy weight
t-shirt like the
Hanes Beefy T
6.1 Oz. They would
not breath as
well as a lighter
shirt and would
be uncomfortable
during the summer
heat. You would
want to choose
a medium weight
t-shirt. It would
be more comfortable
to your employees
and be able to
stand up to the
physical abuse
of the job.
The second weight
related mistake
is choosing a
product that is
too light. The
old cliche applies:
"You get
what you pay for."
If you are looking
to print t-shirts
to give away,
these t-shirts
would be okay,
but don't count
on these t-shirts
to be around for
years to come.
For the sake of
longevity you
should not use
anything with
a weight less
than 4 ounces.
Choosing
the correct t-shirt
color.
The color of
a t-shirt that
you choose can
effect the overall
cost in a number
of different ways.
First off, light
color t-shirts
such as white
or grey t-shirts
usually cost less
than say navy
blue, red, black,
etc... Choosing
the color will
depend on the
aesthetic value
you are tyring
to convey. It
will also depend
on the color of
the design, logo,
or text you want
to display on
your t-shirt.
If your design
or logo is white,
you do not want
this printed on
a white or grey
t-shirt. If your
logo is white
and you really
want the light
colored t-shirts,
try mixing it
up a little bit.
Get a quote for
white t-shirts
with the white
logo having a
border color such
as black or red
so the logo can
be visible. Then
get a quote for
the white logo
on a black or
red t-shirt. Your
printer will provide
you with proofs
so you can make
sure you get exactly
the look of the
t-shirt that makes
you happy.
Remember,
"There is
no such thing
as a stupid question!".
Don't be afraid
to ask your t-shirt
printer questions.
They are the t-shirt
experts. If you
are printing two
dozen t-shirts
to two thousand,
t-shirts can get
pretty expensive
pretty quickly.
Whatever question
is running through
your mind, I'm
sure they have
heard it before.
The correct colors
on the correct
weight with the
right colored
t-shirt is a proven
form of advertising
and self expression
that can last
for years.
