The summer tee dilemma
The summer tee dilemma You've got a cart full of graphic tees, and you're stuck on one question: screen print or DTG? If you live anywhere that hits…
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Run these three at-home experiments to see if screen print or DTG graphic tees will survive summer. Practical tests for comfort, durability, and style.
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The summer tee dilemma You've got a cart full of graphic tees, and you're stuck on one question: screen print or DTG? If you live anywhere that hits…
Experiment A: The Hot-Day Wear Test What to do: Pick a day when it's genuinely hot and humid. Wear a screen-printed tee for the morning, then switch to a…
Experiment B: The Stretch Test What to do: Take the hem of the shirt and stretch it firmly. Watch how the print reacts. What to look for: Screen print can…
Experiment C: The Wash-It-Like-You-Mean-It Test What to do: Wash both tees five times in hot water and tumble dry on low. Not gentle cycle—normal, like…
How to interpret results Here's the honest trade-off. Screen print gives you that crisp, classic merch look—think band tees, sports logos, that…
Stop rules You don't need to run every test to make a call. Stop after Experiment A if you know you'll never wear a shirt that feels sticky in the…
Sources & Further Reading Consumer Reports - T-Shirt Care — General guidance on washing tees to preserve print quality.
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