the blog. notes from the shop.
Thoughts on shirts, print, and the people who wear them.
how to lower your per-shirt cost.
Seven real levers that bring your custom apparel price down, straight from the people who quote the jobs. No coupon codes, just math.
screen printing vs digital printing (dtf): how to choose.
The honest decision guide: when screen printing's bulk economics win, when digital printing's one-piece minimum and full-color detail win, and how to pick for your order.
embroidery vs screen printing for company apparel.
Polos and jackets or staff tees? A practical guide to when stitched logos beat printed ones, what setup actually costs, and how minimums differ.
what is sublimation actually good for?
Sublimation makes prints you can't feel, but only on the right garments. Where it shines, where it fails, and what to use instead.
what does custom apparel cost? how our quotes work.
We quote every job individually. Here's exactly what moves the number: quantity breaks, color counts, setup fees, art time, and what happens after you say yes.
it's just a shirt.
An ode to the easy stuff: why keeping the 'it's just a shirt' mentality keeps our heads cool and your order fixable.
it's not just a shirt.
An ode to the hard stuff: the teams, businesses, battles, and fundraisers a shirt can carry and why we care so much.
what your print location says about you.
Chest, sleeve, full back, pocket, hood: a tongue-in-cheek personality read on every print placement, plus why unique locations make gear people keep wearing.
shirts in sync.
Why marching band season is a graphic designer's dream: set lists, costume inspiration, and special effects from glow-in-the-dark to 3D puff.
ready when you are.
Tell us what you're thinking. Quotes are usually back within 24 hours.