About the Author
A graduate of the Multimedia program at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Imri Merritt is an industry veteran with over 20 years of graphic design and color separations experience in the screen printing industry.
Where to Place Your Company Logo on Business Clothing
Expert guide to logo placement on business clothing. Learn the best locations for company branding on shirts, polos, workwear & corporate apparel.
AI Design Wizard: A Free Tool To Make Custom T-Shirts
Create custom t-shirt designs and logos instantly with Rush Order Tees' free AI Design Wizard. No design skills needed—just describe your idea!
Top 8 Workwear Brands Compared
Compare top 8 workwear brands for custom uniforms. Expert guide to Carhartt, Dickies, Helly Hansen & more to find the perfect fit for your team.
Performance vs Athleisure
Learn the key differences between performance vs athleisure apparel for custom branding. Expert guide to fabrics, features & best uses.
Peter Millar vs TravisMathew
Compare Peter Millar vs TravisMathew for custom golf apparel. Expert guide to style, performance & branding to choose the right premium brand.
5 Best Selling Custom Carhartt Jackets
Discover the 5 best-selling custom Carhartt jackets for branded outerwear. Expert guide to durability, features, and customization tips.
Carhartt vs Berne
Compare Carhartt vs Berne workwear for custom branding. Expert guide to durability, fit, pricing & best uses to choose the right gear for your team.
Comfort Colors Size & Fit Guide
Complete Comfort Colors size guide with fit tips, measurements, and real-world insights. Choose the perfect size for your custom order.
Nike vs Oakley: Expert Guide to Premium Branded Gear
Compare Nike vs Oakley for custom apparel. Expert guide to style, performance, pricing & best uses to choose the right premium brand for your team.
Top 9 Performance Polo Shirts
Discover the 9 best performance polo shirts for teams, corporate uniforms, and events. Compare moisture-wicking, UV protection, and custom options.
Custom Polos Fabric Guide
Discover the best fabric choices for custom polo shirts. Compare cotton, polyester, blends, & performance materials to find the perfect match for your team or brand.
How Much Do Custom Polo Shirts Cost?
Learn what custom polo shirts really cost. We break down pricing factors from $18 budget options to $80 premium polos. Get expert tips to save money.
Comfort Colors vs Hanes ComfortWash
Compare Comfort Colors vs Hanes ComfortWash garment-dyed shirts. Expert guide to fabric, fit, colors, price & customization for your brand.
6 Most Popular Safety Jackets: Hi-Vis Solutions for Every Job Site
Discover the 6 best safety jackets for custom branding. Compare ANSI-compliant options with expert tips on choosing the right hi-vis protection for your team's needs.
6 Most Popular Performance Quarter Zip Jackets
Discover the 6 best performance quarter zip jackets for custom decoration. Compare premium to budget options with expert tips on materials, features, and customization.
Six Most Popular Carhartt Sweatshirts
Discover the 6 most popular Carhartt sweatshirts with expert customization tips. Compare features, materials, and uses to find the perfect style for your needs.
Top 5 Most Durable Work Jackets
Discover the 5 most durable work jackets for demanding jobs. Expert guide compares materials, features, and real-world performance, plus tips for custom logo application.
Top 5 Performance Hats: Function Meets Style
Discover the 5 best performance hats for custom decoration. Compare moisture-wicking, ventilated, and UV-protective options with expert tips on materials, features, and customization.
Top 10 Premium Hats: Our Picks For High-Quality Headwear
Discover the 10 best premium hats for custom decoration. Expert guide to materials, construction, and design tips for baseball caps and beanies that deliver lasting value.
5 Hoodies That Are Built To Last
Discover the 5 most durable hoodies for custom printing and embroidery. Compare premium, moderate, and budget options with expert insights on quality, care, and decoration.
Embroidery vs Screen Printing: Pros & Cons
Discover the key differences between embroidery and printing for custom apparel. Compare durability, cost, and ideal uses to choose the right decoration method for your project.
8 Best Brands for Custom Jackets
Discover the 8 best jacket brands for custom embroidery & printing. Compare quality, features, & price points to find the perfect match for your logo or design.
Sweatshirt Styles Explained: Breaking Down Every Type, Fit, and Feature
Discover the perfect sweatshirt style. From classic crewnecks to trendy hoodies, learn about cuts, materials, & care tips from custom apparel experts.
8 Tips for Printing on Tie-Dye Shirts
Expert graphic design tips, examples of different tie-dye patterns and colors, & the best printing methods to help you create successful custom tie-dye shirts.
The True Story of The Smiley Face T-shirt
Explore the fascinating true story of the Smiley Face, from its origins to becoming a global icon, filled with twists, theft, corporate greed, & music history.
Top 10 T-Shirt Fundraiser Ideas
Discover 10 creative t-shirt fundraising ideas & tips to boost your campaign's success. See how custom shirts can leave a lasting impression.
4 Important Features of Custom Gym Shirts
A quick guide to the important features of custom gym shirts, including the different styles, fabric, and branding options to choose from, and our expert tips for successful customizing.
6 Logo Placement Options for Safety Vests
A brief guide to customizing safety vests, including the top six print placements for logos, the features of an effective design, and more.
How to Design Custom Shirt Sleeves
Learn how to design a custom sleeve, from sizing and placement to print methods and design tips, to create a branded t-shirt that showcases your message.
How to Design a QR Code T-Shirt
Discover how to create a QR code t-shirt design, from generating the graphic to customization options, color choices, and design examples.
How to Design Custom Running Shirts
Learn the essentials of designing custom running shirts that are comfortable, functional, and stylish to make your event memorable and enjoyable.
Bella+Canvas vs. Gildan: Comparing 5 of Their Top T-shirts
Learn about the differences between Bella+Canvas and Gildan with this head-to-head comparison of their top 5 shirts. Find the right shirt for you.
How Much Do Custom T-Shirts Cost?
A breakdown of the cost of custom tees, including all the factors that go into pricing and the average cost of a shirt.
Hi-Vis Clothing: What You Need To Know
Learn about hi-vis safety clothing, including what it is, classes, types, and uses. Plus, get tips on creating your own branded high-visibility apparel.
The 14 Best Fonts for Embroidery
See the 14 best font styles for embroidery, as well as a list of styles to avoid. Get expert tips on choosing fonts for best results.
16 Tote Bag Design Ideas: Easily Create Your Own
Get 16 totebag design templates to promote your organization, or event. Find tote bag design tips, answers to FAQs and more to create a custom tote.
Types of Beanies: The Top 5
Learn all about one of the most popular hat styles and how they can be customized. Get tips on styles, beanie design and more.
What Is a Tri-Blend Shirt?
Learn about tri-blend shirts, including features, best uses, and why it's become a favorite. Get our product recommendations, and more.
Polyester vs. Cotton vs Blends: Choosing The Best T-shirt Fabric
Understand the types of t-shirt fabrics to find the best for you. Get details on cotton, polyester and blends to get the pros and cons of each.
How To Make Custom Patches
Custom patches elevate your brand and make professional-looking uniforms or customized gear. We look at the different styles and how to make designs for each.
The T-shirt as a Blank Canvas: RushOrderTees Featured in Wearables Magazine Annual Fashion Issue
See RushOrderTees' DTG design submitted to Wearables Magazine annual fashion issue. The theme was: “the T-shirt as a blank canvas”.
15 Real Examples of How To Improve T-shirt Designs
Step-by-step advice on how to improve T-shirt designs, using real jobs from real customers as examples.
Fanny Packs: How This Accessory Stands The Test Of Time
Enjoy our discussion of the infamous, utilitarian waistpack that everyone likes to poke fun at. We cover the history, fashion, uses & more.
Hanes vs Gildan: Comparing Their Top T-Shirts
The top 5 T-shirts from Hanes and Gildan in head-to-head matchups to evaluate fabric, fit, softness, print surface & overall quality to determine which is best.
6 Ideas for Printing Personalized Holiday Gifts That Everyone Will Love
Surprise your friends, family, or coworkers with unique and thoughtful custom holiday gifts that they will cherish. Plus tips on design and print methods.
Does Polyester Shrink? Fact vs. Fiction After Testing
Discover the truth about polyester shrinkage as we conduct a hands-on test with three shirts, revealing key findings and essential fabric care tips.
Does Size Matter? Learn These 9 Printing Terms To Help You Place The Perfect Order
Learn the terminology of screen printing, including location, placement, print areas, and more. Get expert insights to ensure perfect custom apparel designs.
How To Design Company Shirts for Your Business: 6 Tips
Well-made company shirts can drive profits and boost morale. Create an effective and professional design for your business with these six simple tips.
11 Band Merch Ideas Proven To Boost Sales, Fan Loyalty, and Excitement
Get ideas on creating band merchandise, or “merch” that will boost sales. From band t-shirts to posters, we cover profitable ideas to generate income.
How to Wash and Dry Screen Printed T-Shirts
Learn how to care for your favorite printed shirts to keep them fresh and looking good. Get tips to make sure your shirts lasts as long as possible.
How to Make Custom Glow-In-The-Dark Shirts
Learn about glow-in-the-dark ink and how to use it when designing a custom t-shirt. Get creative ideas to create a truly unique glow-in-the-dark shirt.
15 Family Reunion Shirt Ideas
Find the top family reunion shirt ideas and dozens of slogans, inspirational quotes, and funny sayings, plus 15 new and exclusive design templates.
15 of the Best Fonts for T-Shirts
Our top designers assembled 15 of the best fonts for T-shirts, with examples, paring suggestions and links to templates that you can customize.
DTG vs Screen Printing: What’s the Difference and Which is Better?
Learn about how to make your charity event t-shirt a more effective tool. From raising awareness to volunteer support, we cover it all.
Recycling T-Shirts: What To Do (And Not Do)
If you want to keep sustainability in mind when getting rid of old t-shirts, what are your options? We've done the research and lay out the best choices.
How To Wash Your Favorite Hat Without Ruining It
Learn how to keep your favorite hats clean and looking good. Check out our testing results and get step-by-step instructions including photos.
How To Design a Logo for Embroidery
Instructions for designing or simplifying a logo for custom embroidery, plus a brief overview of the process.
Types of Baseball Hats: The Top 5
Learn about the top 5 types of baseball hats. Get the characteristics of each including a detailed explanation as well as customization options for each.
In Loving Memory T-Shirt Design Ideas
Create a memorial shirt for a recently departed friend or family member using these design tips and ideas. Acknowledge their life with a custom shirt.
Comparing The Top 3 Gildan T-Shirts: Ultra Cotton vs. DryBlend 50/50 vs. Heavy Cotton
We break down the most popular Gildan t-shirts, comparing the Gildan G200, G800, and G500 by material, size, color options, and cost to find the right fit.
Choosing The Best Custom Hoodies: 7 Expert Tips
Learn about the different hoodie styles, fabrics, and fits. Get tips to make sure you'll make the best choice for your project.
Logo Placement Guide: The Top 8 Print Locations and Why They Work Best
The ultimate guide to the top 8 standard print locations, giving you the best advice, with examples, for the perfect logo placement on your custom T-shirts.
How a T-shirt Should Fit: The Ultimate Guide To Choosing the Right Style and Size
T-shirt terminology, the difference between side-seamed and tubular, fashion fit and standard fit, principles of what makes a great fit, plus recommendations.
The True Story of the I Love New York T-Shirt
Discover the history behind the iconic I Love NY logo and get insights into the story of this famous symbol.
10 T-Shirt Design Tips for Better Results
Get the top 10 design tips to get the best results from your t-shirt designs. Find examples and pro tips, to help improve any custom print.
Which Screen Printing Ink is the Best? Comparing Water-based Ink vs Plastisol
Learn the differences between Plastisol and water-based screen printing ink. Get the pros and cons of each type to pick the one that's best for you.
Bella+Canvas vs. Next Level: Comparing Their Top 5 Tees
Get a comparison of t-shirt brands Bella+Canvas and Next Level. We evaluate fabric, fit, softness & overall quality to determine which is best.
23 Employee Appreciation Gift Ideas in 2023
These staff gifts can be used for individual giving or a buy-one-for-everyone strategy. These employee appreciation gifts are also great for co-workers, clients, customers, and prospects.
Six Shooter Challenge 2019 Recap with Photos, Video, and an Interview With Joe Wolos
See results from the 2019 Six Shooter Challenge, our internal screen printing challenge. See shocking upsets, unconventional techniques, and more.
The Distress Effect: How To Create a Vintage Look for Your Custom T-shirt
Get tips and real examples from a printing expert on how to use different distress effects to get the perfect custom vintage t-shirt look.
Top 12 T-Shirt Designers in The World to Watch For Fall 2021
Twelve designers from around the world were chosen based on talent, originality, skill, style, range, body of work, and creative use of the T-shirt as a canvas.
Gildan G185 vs. Jerzees 996 Custom Hoodies
Get a comparison of the popular Gildan G185 and Jerzees' 996 hoodies. Learn about what sets each apart to help you make a choice for your project.
The Best File Types For T-Shirt Printing
Learn about the best file formats for t-shirt printing, including the differences between vector and raster, using transparency, file conversion, and more.
Inktober NYC Recap: Art, Photos & Exclusive Monster T-Shirts
Learn about RushOrderTees' sponsorship of Inktober 2019. Get our recap of this annual illustration event, the event shirt and more.
American Flag T-Shirt Design Ideas
Get ten exclusive T-shirt design ideas featuring the American Flag. Receive ten free templates, find flag etiquette and receive general guidelines here.
8 Tips for Saving Money On Your Next Custom T-Shirt Order
A series of tips to bring your cost per item down and help you place the order that’s right for your budget, along with the tradeoffs to be aware of.
10 Borders, Outlines And Frames To Make Better Photo T Shirts
Learn how the application of a simple border can transform the design of any t-shirt. See styles and treatments that you can use to improve your designs.
What Is The Softest T-Shirt Material?
We compared over a dozen of our softest T-shirts to find out which material is the softest. We looked at cotton, CVCs, and tri-blends, and we have the results.
RGB vs CMYK: What is the Difference?
These two color models have fundamental differences to understand. This post explains the difference in simple terms and gives you some tips for using them.
Guide to Using Pantone Colors and The Pantone Matching System
Learn about the Pantone system. Understand how it works, how to use it, and more. Plus links to online tools.
12 Company Swag Ideas That Staff and Clients Love
Twelve company swag ideas that are most appreciated by employees and most effective for promoting your brand, plus our product recommendations and more.
How To Order The Right T-Shirt Sizes For Groups
Buying a variety of sizes for large orders is easy. Get our recommended size distribution ratio and proper breakdown that works for any bulk apparel order.
How to Optimize Any Photo for High-Quality T-shirt Printing
Learn how to optimize images for a photo t-shirt. From group family photos to a new company logo, we'll show you how to get the best results.
Ask the Expert: Manual vs Automatic Screen Printing
What are the differences between automatic and manual screen printing machines? Get the details from our in-house printing expert Tom Ingling.
How To Fix a Broken Zipper
Zippers can get stuck, undone, separate, refuse to close, the puller can come off, and more. In most cases, you can fix it quickly and easily at home yourself.
The Complete Guide to Comfort Colors Shirts
An in-depth look at the brand that pioneered the garment-dyed/soft-wash style, plus their most popular products and a breakdown of their process.
The True Story of The Rolling Stones Logo
Explore the fascinating history of the iconic Rolling Stones Lips and Tongue logo, and how it became a legendary symbol in music and fashion.
Top 10 Websites for Free Fonts
We've compiled the top ten websites featuring thousands of free, high-quality fonts you can download for T-shirt designs and more.
The Top 8 Free Alternatives to Photoshop in 2022
We tested and compared the latest and greatest competing apps out there, and picked out the best so you can forget the rest.
Easy Stain Removal Hacks for Clothing that Actually Work
Learn about how to remove almost every kind of stain from your favorite t-shirts. Get stain removal tips using everyday items, home remedies, and more.
33 Eye-Opening Apparel and Fashion Industry Stats for 2021
See how 2020 changed everything for the apparel and fashion industry with these statistics. See fascinating stats and offer predictions for the future.
The Essential Women’s T-Shirt Size and Fit Guide
A quick guide to finding the right fit and sizing for women’s T-shirts, including size charts, comparison of the different fits, and examples.
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