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Custom apparel, explained

Plain-language guides for customers, design partners and print partners: how printing works, how to prep a design, and how to start making at home. Still stuck? Tap the ATOMIQ button any time.

Print methods

Print methods, compared

Screen printing, DTG, DTF, heat transfer vinyl, sublimation and embroidery: how each works and when to use it.

7 min read

Artwork

Preparing artwork that prints well

Resolution, file types, transparent backgrounds and fine detail: get your file right before it reaches a print partner.

6 min read

Print size and placement

Common print sizes for tees, hoodies and tanks, and where designs usually sit.

4 min read

Garments

Fabrics and which prints work on them

Cotton, polyester, blends and heathers: what they feel like and which print methods suit each.

5 min read

Caring for printed apparel

How to wash and dry custom prints so they last. Worth sharing with your customers.

3 min read

Making

Starting a print business at home

The simplest setups to start making custom apparel, what equipment each needs, and first-job tips.

6 min read