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Custom apparel is print-on-fabric: branded t-shirts, hoodies, polos, hats, and totes printed via direct-to-garment (DTG) inkjet or traditional screen-print. The format is huge — every business does branded merchandise eventually — and the spec decisions vary by what's being printed.

DTG vs screen-print is the primary decision. DTG handles full-color photo-quality art with no setup cost and works economically at low quantities (1 piece allowed). Screen-print uses a fabric stencil per ink color and amortizes across quantity — economical at 50+ pieces, expensive below that.

Blank choice matters more than printing choice for perceived quality. Bella+Canvas is the retail-quality default. Gildan is the budget workhorse. Champion, Next Level, and American Apparel are premium-blank options. The blank choice drives the feel of the finished garment.

Embroidery is the right format for polos, hats, and structured caps where heat-set print doesn't survive. Embroidery costs more per piece but the result is rugged and reads as 'corporate uniform' quality.

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What blank does custom printed bella canvas 3001 t-shirts print on?
Direct-to-garment (DTG) print on quality fashion-grade cotton blanks — Bella+Canvas, Gildan, Next Level, Champion, American Apparel. Print covers the front, back, or both at no upcharge. No setup fees, no minimums.
What's the difference between DTG and screen-print?
Direct-to-garment (DTG) is full-color inkjet straight onto the fabric — best for photography, gradients, complex art, and low quantities. Screen-print uses a fabric stencil and is best for solid-color spot designs at higher quantities (50+ pieces per design). DTG has no setup; screen-print has a per-color setup cost that amortizes over the run.
What sizes do you carry?
Adult sizing runs S through 3XL on most blanks. Some premium blanks (Bella+Canvas premium tees) go to 4XL. Womens-cut and unisex-cut available as separate blanks.
How should I prep artwork?
Export at 300 dpi minimum at the final print size. Use sRGB or wide-gamut RGB (not CMYK — DTG runs in RGB). Save as PNG with transparency for DTG, or as vector SVG/EPS for screen-print. Avoid hairline strokes thinner than 1pt — they don't survive a single wash.
Are there minimums?
No minimums on DTG runs — single-piece samples are allowed and priced. Screen-print effectively has a minimum (typically 24–50 pieces per design) because of the per-color setup cost; DTG is cheaper below that threshold.
How long does production take?
DTG runs 5–7 business days from file approval. Screen-print runs 7–10 business days. Plus shipping selected at checkout. Embroidered components (left-chest logos on polos and hoodies) extend the cycle by 2–3 days.
How do the prints hold up to washing?
Wash inside-out in cold water with mild detergent; tumble dry low or hang dry. Avoid bleach. Both DTG and screen-print survive 50+ washes in good condition under those rules. Hot wash + hot tumble dry significantly shortens lifespan — fade and cracking become visible by wash 20–25.
What blank does custom beanies print on?
Sportsman SP-08, SP-12, SP-15 knit beanies with embroidered patches or direct embroidery. Lightweight cuffed knit; popular for music festivals, hospitality teams, and cold-weather event merch.

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