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Top 3 Blanks for Screen Printing Drops: Why the Right Blank Is 60% of the Final Product
The blank is 60% of the final product. Three substrates dominate indie screen-print drops in 2026 - Gildan Softstyle 64000, Comfort Colors 1717, and American Apparel 2001. How to choose between them.
Screen Printing for Streetwear: Everything a Brand Founder Needs to Know
Screen printing has been the production method of choice for quality streetwear since the beginning of the category. Not because it's the cheapest option —...
What Is Water-Based Screen Printing - And Why Do Premium Brands Use It?
Walk into any well-regarded independent label or streetwear boutique in Australia and pull a tee off the rack. Run your thumb across the print. If it feels...
Del Mar Supply Co: Building a Coastal Label on Printwear's Production
Del Mar Supply Co started with a clear vision and no apparel production experience. The founders knew the aesthetic they wanted — coastal, considered,...
DTF Printing for Small Runs: The Best Option for Limited Edition Drops?
For creators and labels running limited edition drops, the economics of decoration have historically been challenging. Screen printing — the quality standard...
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