SHARPRINT BLOG

Ever seen one of those photos from a runway fashion show and think, “Who would wear something like that?”  You know what I mean.  Bizarre unwearable clothing that’s probably glued on in places worn by equally bizarre zombielike people that look as if they’ve been stretch out in a fun house mirror.  Something like these 2009 Alexander McQueen designs:

This summer, don't miss out on what's hot and trendy. Keeping up with fashion doesn't have to mean spending a lot of money, it just means keeping up with clothing trends so you'll know how to put your clothes together to create outfits that are flattering and eye-catching. Don't get caught not knowing what clothing trends are in this year! Here are a few ideas for summer wear this season.

Once you have made the decision to develop your own custom designed t-shirts, you might wonder what your next step should be. The truth is that your experience will depend almost entirely on who your t-shirt printer is - so you had better select wisely.

Yay for spring! The warmer weather and longer days have many of us outside for bike rides, BBQs, summer festivals, and countless other outdoor activities. It’s important to remember to use sunscreen, of course, but did you know your clothing can also increase your protection from the sun?

Custom apparel is an ideal way to promote a business or nonprofit organization, particularly if the apparel is distributed a number of different ways. This can include providing employees with apparel, such as custom t-shirts, to wear during work hours or at promotional events, or giving customized apparel away to potential clients among other possibilities. Do the necessary research before choosing custom apparel for a business to gain as many benefits as possible. 

What's better than screen printed posters and beer? Screen printed posters and beer for a good reason.

T-shirt printing has been around for some time now. Over the past few decades, the printing of t-shirts has show us many different types of trends and styles. In one of our previous article's “The History of T-Shirt Printing” we talked about how technological innovations have brought the t-shirt to where it is today. In this article, we talk about where the t-shirt trend is now, and how it relates to the process of printing.

When I woke up this morning, the first thing that I did, as I do every morning, is go outside for about five minutes. I learned this practice from a documentary about a Native American tribe who makes it a custom to wake every morning and run towards the rising sun. When they can’t run anymore, they wash themselves with the sun, and then the earth. They are welcoming the day and thanking the sun for the energy that it provides. I normally just smoke a cigarette but hey, “adapt or die” am I right?

If you aren’t familiar with the work of Julie Pinzur or Mokuyobi Threads, it’s likely you will be in the near future. We scored an interview with Julie, founder of Mokuyobi Threads, to gain some insight into how she thinks and works. Her creations are clever and bright, refreshing and completely original. Go figure - so is she. 

The printed t-shirt is so much a part of modern life that most people don’t stop to consider its history. Printed t-shirts, however, did not just fall out of the sky; they came into existence through impressive technological innovations. The garment itself was originally intended to be a man’s undergarment, to be worn under his military uniform or suit.

***We're proud to announce the winner of our FREE printed t-shirt raffle! Drum roll...... Laura Joy of Filament Theatre! Congrats Laura - we look forward to printing up some shirts for you!