In the process of customizing a t-shirt, whether it's for a company team building, a personal event, or everyday wear, there are a number of key factors to consider to ensure that the final t-shirt is both as expected and comfortable to wear. Here are a few key considerations that you must know before customizing a t-shirt.
OneFabric selection
Fabric is the first and most important step in customizing a t-shirt. Before customizing, you must be clear about your needs, whether you want to customize a sports T-shirt or a casual T-shirt. Different fabrics have different properties and comforts. The cotton fabric is moisture-absorbing and breathable, suitable for summer wear; Polyester-cotton fabrics have good elasticity and abrasion resistance, suitable for sports or outdoor activities; Nylon fabric is light and soft, making it suitable for consumers who are looking for a sense of lightness. When choosing a fabric, you also need to consider the grammage and count of the fabric to determine the thickness and texture of the T-shirt.
Gram weight is an important technical indicator of knitted fabrics, which is generally used to indicate the thickness of the fabric, the larger the gram weight, the thicker the clothes. The gram weight of a T-shirt is generally between 160 grams and 220 grams, and the thickness is relatively moderate.
Thread count is a unit that indicates the thickness of a fiber or yarn. The higher the count of yarn, the finer the yarn, the thinner the woven cloth, and the softer and more comfortable the cloth is. Obviously, the higher the count of the cloth, the higher the quality of the raw material (cotton), and the higher the requirements for the yarn mill and the weaving mill, so the higher the cost of the cloth.
IIFit selection
There are many T-shirt versions, the common ones are A-line, H-shape, and X-shape, and it is very important to choose the right version according to the body shape.
Type A is suitable for an apple-shaped body and can cover the belly; The X-type is suitable for the standard S-shaped body and outlines the body line; The H-type is suitable for almost all figures, not picky, fashionable and covers the flesh, does not expose the body defects, and is a must-have T-shirt in summer.
The collar type of T-shirt can be divided into round neck, V-neck, heart neck, square neck, small high neck, medium high neck, high neck, etc.
The sleeve type of T-shirt can be divided into short sleeves, five-quarter sleeves, seven-quarter sleeves, nine-quarter sleeves, long sleeves, raglan sleeves, etc.
Third, the production process
The production process directly affects the quality and delivery time of custom t-shirts. When choosing a custom manufacturer, you need to understand its strength and experience in production technology, printing technology, etc. At the same time, it is also necessary to pay attention to the manufacturer's delivery time and after-sales service to ensure that the customized T-shirt can be delivered on time and is effectively guaranteed.
Fourth, customized technology
The biggest purpose of choosing a custom T-shirt is that you can print the pattern by yourself, so the customization process is extremely important, and the printing process determines the presentation effect of the pattern and text on the T-shirt. Different printing processes have different characteristics and application scenarios. For example, screen printing is suitable for high-volume printing with fewer color patterns, while heat transfer printing is more suitable for small batches and personalized customization, digital direct injection is more suitable for dark-colored clothes, and embroidery cannot choose fabrics with excessive elasticity. When choosing a printing process, make a decision based on your needs and budget.
Decide on the fabric and pattern process, so that the merchant can show the renderings, make a sample, see if it meets expectations, and then determine the production.
To sum up, customizing a t-shirt is not a simple matter, and there are many factors to consider. But as long as you grasp the above key considerations, you can create a satisfactory custom t-shirt. Hopefully, this article can provide you with some useful references and help when customizing t-shirts.