The Print Shop Blog
Practical writing on screen printing, DTG, embroidery, pricing, sourcing blanks, and building a profitable custom apparel business. No filler, no sponsored picks, no AI slop.
Every print shop has the same debate: stock the cheap Gildan or the premium Bella? We tested both (and two others) on real jobs. The answer depends on who your customer is — not which shirt is "better."
April 11, 2026 · B2B Sportswear Editorial
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Screen printing is still the cheapest way to print T-shirts in volume — but every new shop hits the same wall in month two. Here's the honest guide we wish we had.
April 10, 2026
The #1 reason print shops go out of business isn't bad prints — it's bad quotes. Here's the formula that stops you from underbidding every job.
April 9, 2026
You don't have to pick one method forever. Each decoration method has a sweet spot — here's exactly where each one pays off and where it loses you money.
April 8, 2026
Every print shop needs a go-to blank list. Here's the 10 we actually recommend in 2026 — no sponsored picks, no filler.
April 7, 2026
The tired version of print-on-demand has tired margins. Here's the 2026 playbook for launching a real apparel brand with zero inventory — and actual profit per unit.
April 6, 2026
Half your customers don't know what 'ring-spun' means — but they all feel the difference. Here's the science, the cost, and why you should charge more for it.
April 5, 2026