Custom Apparel Blog
Welcome to the Bulk Custom Shirts custom apparel blog. Here, you will find practical guides on screen printing, embroidery, choosing blank shirts, and planning bulk orders for your business, school, or event.
Start With Our Most Popular Custom Apparel Guides
- Screen printing vs. embroidery: which decoration method fits your design and budget.
- Bulk t-shirt pricing: what affects the cost of each custom shirt.
- Custom screen printing: how the process works, step by step.
- Custom t-shirt FAQ: quick answers about minimums, proofs, and shipping.
In addition, we review popular blank shirts on video. For example, compare the Gildan Softstyle G640, the Bella Canvas 3001C, and the Comfort Colors C1717 to find the right fit for your group. You can also watch more reviews on our YouTube channel.
What You Will Learn on the Custom Apparel Blog
Our goal is simple: help you order the right apparel the first time. For example, we explain how many shirts to order in each size, how to prepare artwork, and how ink colors affect price. We also share ideas for company uniforms, school spirit wear, fundraisers, and family reunions.
Topics We Cover
- Decoration methods: screen printing, embroidery, and when to use each one.
- Blank apparel: honest reviews of Gildan, Bella+Canvas, Next Level, Comfort Colors, and more.
- Ordering tips: size breakdowns, deadlines, artwork files, and ink colors.
- Ideas: uniforms, team shirts, fundraisers, reunions, and promotional products.
New to custom apparel? Then start with the guides above, because they answer the questions we hear most often. After that, browse the latest posts on our custom apparel blog below.
Every article comes from real orders we produce each week. Therefore, you get practical advice instead of vague tips. In addition, we update older posts when prices, brands, or best practices change, so the advice stays current. Have a topic you want us to cover? Just email Sales@BulkCustomShirts.com. When you are ready, you can request a free quote or browse our catalog for instant pricing.

Latest Articles From the Custom Apparel Blog

Family Reunion Shirts: Ideas, Colors, and Ordering Tips
Plan family reunion shirts everyone will love: design ideas, color tips, sizing for all ages, and how to order custom reunion t-shirts on time.

Fundraiser T-Shirts: How to Raise More Money With Custom Shirts
Plan fundraiser t-shirts that sell: pricing tips, design ideas, pre-orders, and ordering advice to raise more money for your school, team, or cause.

Best T-Shirts for Screen Printing: Our Top Picks by Budget
Our picks for the best t-shirts for screen printing, from budget Gildan tees to premium Bella+Canvas and Comfort Colors, with fit and fabric tips.

How to Prepare Artwork for Screen Printing
Learn how to prepare artwork for screen printing: best file types, resolution, sizing, ink colors, and Pantone matching, so your shirts print perfectly.

How Many Shirts Should You Order? A T-Shirt Size Breakdown Guide
Use this t-shirt size breakdown guide to order the right number of each size for events, teams, and giveaways, with easy percentages and tips.

Why Invest in Promotional Products? The Real ROI of Branded Merch
Why invest in promotional products? Learn how branded shirts and merch lower your cost per impression, build trust, and support your ads.