Apparel Buying & Printing Guides
Choose better blanks, compare popular styles and prepare your artwork with confidence. Explore Bear Imprint’s buying guides and printing advice, then follow the links to the products and tools for your project.
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Best Blank T-Shirts for Screen Printing: 5 Picks
Compare five blanks by fabric, weight and fit, then use our sampling and print-test checklist to plan your run.
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T-Shirt Guides
Compare fabrics, fits and popular T-shirt styles before buying blanks for your next project.
Best Blank T-Shirts for Screen Printing: 5 Picks
Compare five blanks by fabric, weight and fit, then use our sampling and print-test checklist to plan your run.
Read guideGildan 5000 vs 64000: Heavy Cotton or Softstyle?
Heavy Cotton or Softstyle? Compare fabric weights, fits and color blends before choosing your next T-shirt.
Read guideCrewneck Comparisons
Compare fleece crewnecks by fabric, fit and color before choosing your next blank.
Gildan 18000 vs Comfort Colors 1566: Crewneck Guide
Compare classic Heavy Blend and relaxed garment-dyed crewnecks by fabric, color and measurements before choosing a sample.
Read guideHoodie Comparisons
Compare fabric weights, fits and decoration considerations for your next hoodie order.
Gildan 18500 vs Independent SS4500: Which Hoodie?
Compare these two hoodies by fabric, fit and decoration needs, with practical checks for a group order.
Read guidePrinting & Artwork
Choose a printing method and prepare artwork for the result you want.
Small-Order Shirt Printing Costs: 12, 24 & 48 Shirts
Compare complete small-order printing estimates, understand setup and garment choices, and prepare the details for an accurate project quote.
Read guideCustom Gildan 18000 Sweatshirts: Printing & Embroidery
Plan custom Gildan 18000 crewnecks with print-method comparisons, live pricing examples and a clear route to colors, sizes and artwork.
Read guideDTF vs. Screen Printing: Which Is Better for Small Orders?
Choose a printing approach for a smaller order, with the artwork, quantities and finished result in mind.
Read guideDTF Artwork & Pressing Guides
Prepare artwork, check print resolution and follow the application instructions for your transfers.
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