Helpful guides, how-tos, and inspiration for working with blank apparel and custom decoration.
May 30, 2013
Having shirts printed, especially in a large number, can be an expensive and confusing process. With so many different printers out there, it may be difficult to know where to start looking, or how to tell the difference between one printer and another. The quality your cheap t-shirts, quality of print, turnaround time, and more …
May 28, 2013
Have you ever wondered how t-shirts are made? Before shirts hit the shelves of your favorite stores or wholesalers, they go through a long process of refining from when they begin their lives as cotton. Cotton cloth comes from cotton crops, which are planted in the spring. The crops grow through the spring and summer, …
May 28, 2013
Clothing can be made from a variety of fibers, including cotton, wool, polyester, silk, and now, even milk. Every year, millions of tons of milk deemed unsafe for human consumption are discarded. However, a German company has discovered an eco-friendly way of turning the spilled milk into high-end fashion. QMilch is a fabric made entirely …
April 26, 2013
Have you ever been playing trivia and lost a round because your obscure apparel knowledge was lacking? We feel your pain. Now, you’ll never have to wonder how much the world’s most expensive t-shirt costs, or how much fiber it takes to make a single cotton t-shirt. Our newest infographic is sure to satisfy both …
April 22, 2013
Embroidering clothing and other fabric goods is a great way to make money, and can be done out of a room in your house. Embroidery lets you apply graphic designs to cheap t-shirts by using a special sewing machine with different bobbins and needles for each thread color. There are several kinds of embroidery machines: …
March 22, 2013
 At Adair, we’re experts in wholesale t-shirts. We’re experts in t-shirt history, too. Did you know that the T-shirt has been around since the time of the Spanish-American War? Or that the most T-shirts worn by an individual at one time is over 270? Millions (and perhaps billions!) of people in the world own T-shirts, …
February 25, 2013
Screen printing shirts is a fun and creative way to personalize your clothing. You can make interesting and unique prints with just a few dollars’ worth of supplies and some cheap t-shirts. What you’ll need: Transparency Paper Screen Photo emulsion kit Cardboard Fabric ink in the color of your choice A 150 watt bulb and hanging …
February 25, 2013
Tie dye shirts are an easy and fun project. You can make interesting and unique designs with just a few dollars’ worth of supplies and some cheap t-shirts. What You’ll Need 1 plain washed t-shirt 1 pair of rubber gloves 1 plastic sheet 1 plastic bowl 1 pair of scissors tie-dye mixes (liquid or powder) …
February 14, 2013
If you’re thinking about starting your own clothing or cheap polo shirts retailer, there are a number of different factors to take into consideration. The physical location of your store, as well as the type, quality, and quantity of products you’ll sell are two crucial decision points for your business. Your brand, marketing, and pricing …
February 14, 2013
If you’re starting your own clothing retailer, congratulations! Maybe you’ve already figured out what you’re going to sell, and you know where to get the best wholesale t-shirts. But before you can get your business off the ground, you’ll need to figure out how you’re going to sell your products– that is, whether you’ll have …
February 12, 2013
Custom, kitschy, and graphic tees have risen in popularity over the past few years. The number of successful t shirt printing businesses has boomed, and tee printing is becoming a very popular method of self employment. If you’d like to start your own t shirt business, here’s a quick guide on how to turn your …
February 12, 2013
Designing your own custom t-shirts for printing can be a fun way to make money. Whether you’re opening up your own t-shirt business or designing a shirt for your intramural sports team, here are a few considerations that you need to keep in mind when coming up with your design. 1. Image Theme and Tone Is …