Oh Baby!

Baby-wear becomes more popular year on year, and this is reflected in our catalogues expanding section of  baby-wear for 2015. The basic all white onesie and bib, have been upgraded to stripy knot hats with matching tees, baby hoodies and sweatpants, contrast raglan sweats and even a peppa pig inspired (I’m assuming!) paddle rainsuit! If … Read more

Screen Printing Demystified

For many of us, “screen printing” is a mysterious process that involves a shadowy corner of the facilities in 6th form industrial arts class. Later, the term comes attached to a lot of fun, unique and colourful T-shirts that make their way into our regular wardrobe. But what is screen printing, exactly? Screen printing is the … Read more

Stateside Printing

Along with UK printing we also offer a stateside service. Should you have a client or event in America, please get in touch as we can offer competitive rates on all US print services, and organise deliveries to any event, taking the hassle out of out sourcing! We also offer great rates on Gildan and … Read more

TUTORIAL: How to create a vintage t-shirt using DTG

Follow this tutorial to turn your latest design into an authentic looking vintage t shirt print.

The final design will be printed on a Brother GT-541 DTG (Direct To Garment) printer. Our artwork was created in Adobe Illustrator and sized to the largest dimensions possible for the DTG printer (350mm x 400mm). We used a Gildan Ultra Cotton Ice Grey t-shirt for this print as the muted colour helps to create an authentic vintage look.

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Nano T-Shirt by Hanes

New from Hanes is this promotional t-shirt called the Nano. Available in black and white only, in 5 sizes from Small to XL. It is 100% Ringspun Cotton (soft to touch), tagless (wash care info is printed into neck rather than with a neck label). Lightweight at 135 gsm (white) to 145 gsm (colours).

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Tell me a Story Tee

It’s one of those classic scenes. You’re sat by a blazing fire, there’s likely to be a stag’s head mounted on the wall above the fireplace and the only light in the room comes from the dim flickering of the flames. Drinking mead from a pewter tankard you notice a wrinkled old man sat in … Read more

Printing for the RSPCA

Last week Indigo Clothing printed a range of items including the apron above for the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Protection of Animals), one of the UK’s largest charities, in aid of their Free-Range Egg Campaign. Their staff were sporting a range of RSPCA branded apparel at the Ben and Jerry’s Sundae event on Clapham … Read more

Money saving tips

If choosing screen printing as a customisation option on t-shirts, or other promotional clothing, here are some key money saving tips to keep the price per item down: Print with less colours – a one colour print costs much less than a 4 colour one! Print on just one side rather than both sides. Order … Read more

Grumpy Ghosts

Not sure about the fella with the beard but this ‘Grumpy Ghosts‘ t-shirt from Black Sea Apparel is worth a second look. A nice bright cyan with white front print onto an American Apparel tee. Simplicity is king. Black Sea Apparel (BSA) is hosted on the Downtown Rivals network, a US company that provides web … Read more