Helpful guides, how-tos, and inspiration for working with blank apparel and custom decoration.
September 24, 2013
This is a question we hear all the time at the Adair Group from curious customers. It’s a good thing to know, especially if you’re opening up your own t-shirt wholesale business– though having a warehouse full of teal t-shirts might be fun to look at, it would take a long time to move the …
September 24, 2013
Many people wonder what the difference is between regular and ring-spun cotton. In a nutshell, ring-spun cotton is nicer and feels softer. But why is that? The processes for creating regular cotton and ring-spun cotton are totally different. Regular cotton is made from soft vegetable fibers that are twisted together to make yarn, which is …
August 22, 2013
You may laugh at your old man for reminiscing about his tie dye t-shirts, his days at Woodstock or telling you for the millionth time about the time he met Mick Jagger, but this was actually a big deal! So big, some of those bands’ concert tees retail for a hundred times what it would …
August 20, 2013
Many of today’s wholesalers and off-price apparel retailers offer in-season or close-to-in-season merchandise at deeply discounted prices. But how do they manage it? Much of that competitive advantage comes from the retailers’ supply chains, which supply off-price retailers with specifically sourced goods in carefully selected quantities. And, in fact, those off-price retailers’ numbers are growing …
July 31, 2013
Perhaps you’ve worn your old t shirts completely threadbare, or you have a huge number of wholesale t shirts leftover from events over the summer. While donating these shirts can be great, you can also give them new life in your home by repurposing them into various household items– functional or decorative alike. Make a shag carpet. You …
July 31, 2013
Do you have old t-shirts you want to dispose of? Rather than donating your shirt to Goodwill or another aid organization, consider repurposing that shirt into something new. While donating is great and we’re big fans of it here at the Adair Group, sometimes it does more harm than good. Free market trade with third world nations …
July 31, 2013
The American t shirt has turned 100 this year. First issued to the U.S. Navy to be worn under their uniforms in 1913, the t shirt has become an ubiquitous part of American garb. In fact, a recent Kelton study found that 95 percent of Americans wear t shirts, and 89 percent don’t go a …
July 12, 2013
Making jerseys for your child’s sports team doesn’t have to be expensive. If you buy wholesale shirts in bulk, customizing them for each child can be a fun activity for the whole team, and can be done in as little as an afternoon. Here’s what you’ll need: Computer, printer, and team logo Fusible printer paper Scissors Iron …
June 26, 2013
Did you know that tie-dying has been around for centuries? Though many think it was invented by American hippies during the 1960s, traditional methods of tie-dye can be found in Japan, Africa, Latin America, and India– and some date back thousands of years! When you’re trying to decide how you want to color your tie dye …
June 26, 2013
Promotional tee shirts are a great way to get the news out about your product, brand, or event. Creating an exciting and memorable promotional tee can be hard work, but it’s worth it to take the time to find a fun, eye-catching design that your customers will wear and remember for a long time. When …
June 25, 2013
Throughout time, we have seen fashion trends come and go. Some of these trends withstand the test of time and become integrated with our everyday culture. The wholesale polo shirt is one of those trends that stuck out among the rest and solidified itself as an article in our closets. The origins of the polo …
May 31, 2013
Purchasing items wholesale is a great way to save money. Buying in wholesale is a good idea if you need a bulk amount of a single item of clothing, whether you want it for printing, tie dying, or more. If you are looking to purchase a particular brand of wholesale t-shirts exclusively, it may be …