Making Money - Custom T-Shirts

Why is t-shirt so popular? The answer is it can be worn with anything. It is simple yet very versatile piece of clothing. And t-shirts unlike other item of clothing is way cheaper. Combine versatility and affordability so you get to see why it is the most popular fashion item of all time.

T-shirt design printing is amazingly popular for the people who love to be ironic and witty, people who love to be funny. All though one can easily buy a humorous T-shirt in any outlet, a lot of people prefer making their own private ones. You can use whatever you want. You can print a funny phrase which only a few of your friends may know or a joke which is only known to a few.

Designs at actual size: It is quite common that the designer and printer's vision of the design do not match up to their expectations. Thus it is advised that the artwork should be made in its actual original size. In such situations, it is advisable to get an estimate of the size by using a long scale and a plain T shirt. Just pick up a long scale and give the printer an estimate of the artwork you plan to have.

These more advanced t-shirt printing processes now make use of, what else, a computer! If you want to start a custom tee business, knowledge in basic computer operation is a must. What you need to do is print the customer's desired design in a special type of paper with an inkjet or laser printer and using waterproof ink. Then the image is transferred to the shirt. The images are then dried and ironed so they won't come off no matter how many times you use and wash the t-shirt. The quality of the t-shirt itself is also important.

You are as good as your printer: The printer you chose is perhaps the most important decision to make. Make sure that you have a look at your printer's previous works, or have a word with some of his customers. Another method to do this is to ask the printer for swatches of his previous work.

First you need to put together your design. Think about what your purpose is for the t-shirts, what type of customer or people are you trying to attract? What type of message are you trying to convey? Would you prefer to design your own t-shirt or have a t-shirt company design one for you. In most cases, you should be able to use a design program on the t-shirt company's website for free. Or once you place your order with a company, they can usually design the shirt for you for free with an additional free edit if needed.

Not all custom t-shirt manufacturers offer the same level of quality. One major difference in the print quality lies in the paper that is used. The more advanced t-shirt printers require commercial grade paper instead of ordinary transfer paper to be used, and the image is transferred to the shirt through a heat press process. Better quality printing can give you impressive printouts that last for a long time even with frequent wash.