UPDATED 1/22/21

Did you know that the tshirt started off as an undershirt? It wasn’t until around 1900 when buttonless tshirts were issues to the U.S. Navy that tshirts really took off as something to wear by themselves. Although they were intended to be worn under a uniform, sailors in submarines, tropical climates and at work parties often removed the jacket and wore only the tshirt.

Today, tshirts are one of the most popular clothing items available, largely because of their affordability and versatility. They can be durable sports wear, or high fashion statement pieces. Here are three interesting facts about the tshirt business today.

1. Screen Printing in Demand

Did you know that screen printing was originally a popular technique in China, around 1,100 A.D.? Back then, of course, it wasn’t going on tshirts. Custom screen printing makes it easy to produce personalized clothing for a fairly low cost. The price of screen printing usually increases depending on the number of colors used, since this involves the use of more screens. This technique is popular for simple company uniforms, as well as custom softball shirts. Indeed, most of us probably have a few custom softball shirts back in our closet somewhere.

2. Your Tshirt Can Help Sell Your Brand

Did you know that Sujan Patel credits giving away free tshirts as the way he has made over $500k with his marketing agency, Single Grain? Tshirts can serve a multitude of functions because of their relatively low cost. People love free tshirts, and if you need a way to promote a brand, event, or place, sometimes this can be the best way to get the word out. Lately, many people have been able to capitalize on popular trends with cheap custom t shirt printing. The majority of viral Youtube videos have options, in fact, for viewers to buy the corresponding tshirt.

3. Tshirts in the News

According to a recent article by The Advocate, there are over 60 tshirt shops operating in the French Quarter of New Orleans, and approximately 70% of these businesses are illegally selling tshirts. Although the shops have permits for retail sales, they don’t have the permits for the sale of tshirts and souvenirs. For a long time, this historic neighborhood has been concerned about the number of tshirt shops in the neighborhood, which often obliterate the landscape or have vulgar messages.

The t shirt is a very popular way to advertise events and brands. Custom screen printing can be used to put any kind of message onto a t shirt, which is then sold as its own product or given away to promote a product or event. If you are a business owner or an event organizer, t shirts are a great addition to your promotional material. However, you need to learn about t shirt printing and find a t shirt company that fits your needs. If you already sell or give away t shirts and have not seen an increase in sales or attention, you might need to find a better t shirt company.

On the other side of things, apparel logo printing is a lucrative business and you might want to get in on it as part of your own career plan. A website to make your own shirts would bring in money while also retaining a lower overhead. Plus, you could use custom screen printing to promote your own business, as well as using it as an offered service for customers.

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