T-Shirt Design
More to discover ↗Small shifts between colors can create visible gaps or overlapping edges in a T-shirt print. Learn how color layout, line weight and artwork preparation can make a multicolor design more forgiving.
Read article · 4 min↗A print sample helps you spot design and production issues before approving a larger run. Learn how to check placement, ink coverage, fine details and how the print behaves on the garment.
Read article · 4 min↗A practical guide to painting a T-shirt with a handmade or reusable stencil, from choosing fabric and preparing a design to applying thin coats, setting the paint and caring for the finished garment.
Read article · 4 min↗A heat press uses time, temperature and pressure together to bond a transfer to fabric. Learn what each setting does, why transfer and garment instructions matter, and how to troubleshoot common problems without relying on one-size-fits-all settings.
Read article · 4 min↗Seams, collars and pockets can make a T-shirt design distinctive, but they also interrupt the flat surface needed for consistent decoration. Learn how garment construction affects placement, which methods may suit awkward areas, and what to check before approving a design.
Read article · 4 min↗A practical guide to placing artwork on the front, back or sleeve of a T-shirt. Learn how to balance visibility, comfort and proportions, then check your layout before printing.
Read article · 4 min↗A white underbase can help colors stand out on dark T-shirts, but it also affects how a print feels and how artwork should be prepared. Learn when it helps, how different decoration methods use it, and what to check before approving a design.
Read article · 4 min↗Spot colors and process colors create printed T-shirt designs in different ways. Learn how each approach affects artwork, color consistency, detail and preparation, so you can choose a method that suits your design.
Read article · 4 min↗Halftones turn continuous-looking shading into printable patterns of dots. Learn how dot size, fabric, ink, and screen setup affect a design, and how to prepare artwork that is easier to print consistently.
Read article · 4 min↗A practical guide to making vector artwork easier to reproduce on a T-shirt, from checking paths and lettering to planning color, placement and files for different decoration methods.
Read article · 4 min↗A sharp image on a screen may not stay sharp when printed on a T-shirt. Learn how pixel dimensions, print size, transparency and file formats affect a raster design, and how to check a file before sending it to a printer.
Read article · 4 min↗Foil and flock can both make a T-shirt design stand out, but they create different effects. Compare their appearance, feel, design limits and care needs before choosing a decoration method.
Read article · 4 min↗Puff printing adds height and texture to a T-shirt graphic, but artwork designed for flat ink does not always translate well. Learn how to choose shapes, spacing, colours and placement that make raised details feel intentional.
Read article · 4 min↗Discharge printing can create soft-feeling designs on dark T-shirts by removing dye from the fabric rather than covering it with a thick layer of ink. Learn how the process works, why fabric choice matters, and when another printing method may be more dependable.
Read article · 4 min↗Water-based and plastisol inks can both make durable T-shirt prints, but they differ in feel, opacity, production needs and design possibilities. Learn what to consider before choosing an ink for your garment and artwork.
Read article · 4 min↗Embroidery and printing can give the same T-shirt design a very different look and feel. Compare their texture, ability to show fine detail, placement options and practical design considerations before choosing a decoration method.
Read article · 4 min↗Sublimation can produce vivid, lightweight designs on suitable T-shirts, but it works differently from printing ink onto a fabric’s surface. Learn why polyester content, shirt color and fabric construction shape the result—and how to plan a design around those limits.
Read article · 4 min↗Heat-transfer vinyl is a practical way to add names, numbers and bold graphics to T-shirts. Learn where it works well, which designs are harder to produce, and what to consider when choosing a garment and caring for the finished print.
Read article · 4 min↗Direct-to-film transfers can put detailed, full-colour artwork on a range of T-shirts. Learn how the process works, where it fits among other decoration methods, and which design, fabric and care choices matter.
Read article · 4 min↗Direct-to-garment printing can be a good match for T-shirt artwork with fine lines, gradients and many colours. Learn how the fabric, garment colour and artwork file affect the result, and when another decoration method may be a better fit.
Read article · 4 min↗Screen printing pushes ink through a prepared mesh stencil onto a T-shirt. Learn how designs become stencils, why each colour needs its own setup, and how those choices affect artwork, print runs and garment care.
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