News - Whats Trending in T Shirts and Custom Apparel

You don't need a big order to get custom shirts. DTF (direct-to-film) has no strict minimum, so small and one-off runs are welcome — here's which method fits a small batch and how to keep it cost-effective.

A straight-talk guide to picking the best blank for a screen-print job from an in-house decorator — why cotton prints best, ringspun vs open-end, garment weight, light vs dark, and real blanks we stock.

A practical guide for companies ordering branded apparel: how to choose embroidery vs print for your logo, the best business garments, keeping a staff order consistent, reordering as you hire, and how bulk and Net-30 ordering works.

A buyer-focused idea guide for planning fundraiser t-shirts: awareness colors, memorial and tribute designs, team and school spirit fundraisers, walk and event shirts, sponsor logos on the back, the pre-sale model, and bold one-color designs that protect your margin.

A buyer-focused idea guide for companies ordering staff and event shirts: branded uniforms, company outings, trade-show booths, anniversaries, team-building, new-hire welcome kits, and logo polos, tees and jackets, plus how to make them and an FAQ on minimums, embroidery vs. print, color matching and turnaround.

A buyer-friendly idea guide for outfitting schools, teams, and clubs in spirit wear, covering mascot and school-color designs, class and grade gear, game-day and student-section looks, staff and teacher apparel, fan gear, and the hoodie/tee/hat staples. Includes a section on how an online team store simplifies group ordering, plus an FAQ on minimums, store setup, color matching, and turnaround.

A buyer-friendly roundup of 20+ custom family vacation shirt ideas, grouped by theme, with sayings and a how-to-order section.

An honest, buyer-focused comparison of screen printing and embroidery: how each method works, which lasts longer, a side-by-side table, and clear guidance on when to choose each for your order. Includes a real-PAA FAQ on cost structure, durability, hats and polos, and large full-color designs.

A straight-talk comparison of DTF and screen printing from an in-house decorator — how each method works, durability, fabrics, minimums, hand feel, and exactly when to choose each.

A dance coach's guide to ordering custom team apparel at The Teehive — design help, sizing kits, realistic timelines, and team colors. In-house since 2009.

25 custom family reunion shirt ideas — classic monograms, color-coded branches, location/year designs, funny sayings, and matching sizes for the whole family — plus how to make them at The Teehive.