The history of t-Shirts
The first T- shirt or Tee Shirt were worn as far back as the early 1900’s and became popular as casual wear after the first world war, when it became common place to see service men wearing uniform trousers and t-shirts as casual wear.
By the 1950’s this item of casual clothing developed into a statement piece and was made a must in men’s fashion by actors, Such as Marlon Brando and, James Dean. These well known icons paved the way for the T-shirt to become a staple wardrobe item and soon they were seen as a must have.
The giant fashion houses such as Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent branded their tees and sold them as affordable statements for the fashion conscious mind. These fashion houses, adapted and designed forming ‘spin offs’ that we all now know as ‘The polo’ or ‘The V Neck. These variations created the perfect alternative the stuffy well known uniform we had been used too, and branded clothing for business use was born, with giants such as McDonalds printing and embroidering their staff’s work clothing, in a way that kept the brand image youthful and current.
Read more about the history of t-shirts on Wikipedia.
Choosing the correct style
We can provide customised t-shirts in a variety of sizes and shapes:
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We print the following styles:
- Classic Fit
- V neck
- Round neck
- Scoop neck
- Fitted
- Organic
- Collared
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Our range includes:
- Maternity wear
- Mens
- Ladies
- Kids
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Common t-shirt sizes:
Each style comes in a variety of sizes, the most common are:
- XS (Extra Small)
- S (Small)
- M (Medium)
- L (Large)
- XL (Extra Large)
- XXL (Double Extra Large)
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Some imaginative ideas for using t-shirts
We have created custom designs for a variety of clients. See below for some inspiration:
- Hen or stag parties
- Restaurants and cafe's
- Gyms and sports clubs
- Children's clubs
- Membership gifts
- Bars and clubs
- Holiday reps or companies
- Beauty salons or hairdressers
- Brands
What brands are available?
We supply the following brands:
- ANVIL
- AWDis
- BAG BASE
- B&C COLLECTION
- BEECHFIELD
- BELLA CANVAS
- C.MAC.ONESIE
- CANTERBURY
- CRAGHOPPERS
- CONSUMABLES
- DAVERN
- DICKIES
- ERREA
- EZtrans
- FINDEN HALES
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- FRONT ROW & CO
- FRUIT OF THE LOOM
- GAME GEAR
- GILDAN
- GLENMUIR 1891
- HARBOUR LIGHTS
- HENBURY
- KARIBAN
- PROACT
- KARIBAN SPORT
- KARIBAN VINTAGE
- KI.MOOD
- KOOGA
- KUSTOM KIT
- LE COOPER
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- LARKWOOD
- MADERA
- MASCOT
- MUMBLES
- NGOi
- OKARMA
- PORTWEST
- PREMIER
- PROGRESSIVE SAFTEY
- PROJOB
- PRO PLAYER
- QUADRA
- REGATTA
- RESULT
- HARD WEAR
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- RESULT CORE
- RESULT WINTER
- WORK QUAD RESULT
- RTXTRA
- RTY
- RONHILL
- RUSSEL ATHLETIC COLLECTION
- SKOPES
- SPIRO
- TRANSFERS
- TOMBO TEAMSPORT
- START
- TOWEL CITY
- WARRIOR
- XPRES
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How are t-shirts printed?
Choosing the right print method is dependent on the garments you choose and what you plan to use them for.
There are four main t-shirt printing methods:
- Screen Printing - low actual printing costs, but expensive to set up, so these are best for larger print runs (50+), and not best suited for custom printing smaller volumes.
- Transfer Printing - The Cheap and cheerful option, ideal for low quantity printing when long term quality and durability is less of an issue, so ideal for Hen Nights, Stag Dos and Promotional Events.
- Vinyl Transfers - The most durable of the custom T Shirt printing methods making them ideal for work wear and uniforms, But not so good for complicated designs or full colour printing.
- Direct to Garment Printing - The most modern method and ideal for most uses, especially low quantity runs, complex designs and full colour printing, making this the most versatile and popular method. The only real problem is with printing on dark T shirts and fabrics with a looser weave.
Use our handy guides to help you choose the right T shirts and printing method for your needs and budget.
Do we offer a design service?
If you would like help creating great designs call the office or fill in the quote request form to find out just what our professional design team can do for you.
