Archive for April, 2008

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    Wash and Wear or Not to Wash and Wear T-Shirts? – That is the Question
    Do you need to wash your T-shirt before you wear it for the very first time? That is very much a debatable question. Ask a group of people and you will get some who say yes and others who say no and many who will say does it even matter. In reality, washing your new T-shirt before you wear it for the first time is a good idea for several reasons. Often there is excess...
    by Jessica at April 30th, 2008 at 07:04 am
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    How Make a Vintage Looking T-Shirt at Home
    There is a better way to create the ultimate vintage looking T-shirt, without paying outrageous prices for a cotton blend shirt that’s faded juuuuust right. With a little more time and a lot less money, you can achieve this look at home. Just follow these instructions: Follow these steps to make your t-shirt look aged or vintage: 1. Soak your T-shirt in a solution of...
    by Jessica at April 29th, 2008 at 08:04 am
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    Do All Color T-Shirts Go With Blue Jeans?
    Jeans and T-shirts seem to go together like so many other classics: hamburger and French fries, prom and dresses, bat and ball and cookies and cream. It just feels right and is a natural combination. The greatest thing about the jeans and T-shirt combination is that it requires no thought at all. They always go together and always match. There is no bad color combination...
    by Jessica at April 28th, 2008 at 09:04 pm
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    Cool T-Shirts Say It All
    A T-shirt is just more item of clothing in your closet, but it has the potential to be the coolest thing you own. That’s quite a feat, considering it’s probably the least expensive part of your outfit. But what exactly makes a T-shirt “cool”? Is it the wearer? James Dean and Marlon Brando certainly looked cool in their T-shirts and jeans in movies like “Rebel...
    by Jessica at April 26th, 2008 at 07:04 am
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    How It’s Done: Screen Printing T-Shirts
    Silk screen printing is one of the most used and the oldest form of making t-shirts. There are stories and pictures dating back to the 900s about how its origins. It’s considered an art form in Asia and has evolved into America’s classic way to make t-shirts. The basic process of silk screening involves paint or ink being forced through a mesh screen with a stencil...
    by Jessica at April 22nd, 2008 at 04:04 pm
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    Lose the Coat and Tie – T-Shirts Find a Home at Work
    Forty years ago, a t-shirt at work was about as fish-out-of-water as you could get. Collared shirts, ties, skirts and sweaters were the office uniform and no deviation was allowed. While many offices still have dress-codes, more and more establishments are working to create a work environment focused on professionalism, trust and respect, and less on what you’re wearing. This...
    by Jessica at April 18th, 2008 at 08:04 am
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    Share Your Favorite TV Show on a Custom T-Shirt
    Ok, let’s face it. We all have our favorite TV shows, even if it’s C-Span or the Weather Channel. Ours is a media-saturated culture, and nearly everyone has a TV at home and has at least one or two shows they watch every week, as loyal as a hound dog. There are lots of popular shows out there, and chances are you like at least one of them. Why not wear a t-shirt that...
    by Jessica at April 17th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
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    An Example of Raising Awareness with T-Shirts – It Affects Me T-Shirts – Rape Awareness
    A student group in Santa Barbara was formed to try an educate the UCSB student body and community on how to prevent and raise awareness of rape. To raise awareness the group started the “It Affects Me” t-shirt campaign. For a week, student body members are encouraged to show their support by wearing an “It Affects Me” T-shirt. Students can get...
    by Jessica at April 14th, 2008 at 07:04 am
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    What to Wear to the Cinco ce Mayo Fiesta – A Custom T
    Cinco de Mayo, also known as May 5th here in the States, is a day Mexicans celebrate their heritage. The day marks a victory more than 100 years ago by Mexican forces, led by General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguin over the French in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. It’s interesting to note that while the U.S. celebrates Cinco de Mayo every year, the holiday is virtually...
    by Jessica at April 13th, 2008 at 07:04 am
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    Shop with a Conscience! No Sweat with Custom T-Shirts
    Do you know where your clothes are coming from? You’ve seen the stories on the news about millions of toys being recalled because they are made in unsafe conditions overseas. Many of your clothes and t-shirts are being manufactured by men, women, and children working in deplorable conditions for little pay. You can help stop this trend of sweatshop labor! Join the consumer...
    by Jessica at April 12th, 2008 at 07:04 am
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