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Talking Threads carries all the latest styles and fabrics, from the best names in the business! Including ring spun cotton, tri-blends, garment-dyed and more. We carry shirts, hats, hoodies, baseball tees, outerwear, ladies’ fashion garments. Everything is embroidered and printed by our experienced team in beautiful Ellijay Georgia. Looking for something a little different? We can get it! We have samples available on hand, so stop by or call us for more information!
There are a lot of factors that people consider when it comes to t shirt fabrics. Each fabric has its various pros and cons, and no hard evidence seems to show that one is better than the other – you just have to make sure that you choose the right one for you. The fabric plays a big part in not only the design and printing, but in the way it feels and the way it’s worn. Some t shirt fabrics hold ink better than others, and others will last longer. If you know the difference between the fabrics, you’re going to make a better decision.
Cotton is the most common type of fabric that is used to make t shirts. This is because It is soft and breathable and strikes a perfect balance between cost and comfort. The main drawback to cotton is that it wrinkles and it often shrinks in the laundry. There are a few different types of cotton that can be used for shirt production:
Types of Cotton:
There are a lot of t shirts that are made with linen. It comes from the flax plant, and the weave is textured. It’s such a popular choice for summer clothing because of the breathability and it’s lightweight properties. Linen is also moisture-wicking and dries quickly. Although it’s a great summer material, it can easily wrinkle.
Another common fabric used for t shirts is Polyester. It’s quick drying and doesn’t mildew. It also maintains its shape without stretching. Most athletic apparel companies use polyester in their t shirts. Polyester is synthetic and includes fabrics like nylon, acetate, and acrylic.
Polyester is durable, drying fast after a wash. It’s also flexible, cost effective, can potentially be recycled, and can blend with cotton. Along with these positive attributes some some negative effects unfortunately. Polyester doesn’t break down quickly, doesn’t breathe easily, and it can release plastic microfibers when it’s being washed which in turn cause water pollution.
Rayon is another athletic-wear fiber, and it’s been created as an affordable alternative to silk. Rayon is a human-made fiber formed from trees, plants, and cotton. What you get in the end is a breathable fabric that feels silky and drapes effortlessly. It dyes well, and it’s absorbent. However, it wrinkles easy and is not known as the most eco-conscious option.
Lycra is the best-known name, but really it’s Spandex which is an additive to other t shirt materials. It’s used to give t shirts more room to stretch, and it’s found in athletic wear more than anything else because of the ease of movement.
The best of both worlds is a blend between cotton and polyester. Not all blends are created equal, so you will need to look at the percentage of each material in the blend before making a decision. However, most cotton/polyester blends are soft like cotton and wrinkle-resistant like polyester.
T-shirt manufacturers have found another way to improve on a good thing! By adding rayon to the mix, they have created an ideal t-shirt blend that marries the comfort of cotton and the durability of polyester with a touch more softness and lighter weight with rayon.
What goes into making a comfortable t-shirt? What specific qualities should you look for when choosing t-shirts for your brand? For one, the weight of the material. Heavier weight t-shirts that are more than 6 oz are better suited for colder climates. If you are an outdoor brand popular in mountainous regions, this will be more important for you. Lightweight t-shirts typically range between 3 – 5 oz and are more comfortable for warmer weather.
Lightweight t-shirts tend to have a more fashionable fit, whereas heavier t-shirts have a more utilitarian fit. The average t-shirt weight is somewhere between 4.5 oz and 6 oz. Weight below this range is comparatively not as durable. In some instances, however, a lightweight t-shirt material is appropriate, for example, shirts that might serve as a novelty item for one-time use, such as for an event.
About two to three weeks. We try our best to have orders out the door in under ten days from when we get the final ok on the pattern. If you ask us on our first contact we can give you a more exact time frame. If your image is already in our library the turn around is much quicker.
We usually ship UPS ground or USPS ground. We will give you options and cost to choose from before your order is finalized. At this time we are only shipping to the continental U.S.A. We will charge you only for shipping- no handling cost. Local delivery in Ellijay is fast and FREE!
Absolutely! You can choose from thousands of items – we have a dedicated page (HERE) for our main suppliers, with links to their on-line catalogs.
Don’t worry. Send us what you have. Our professional art team will work with what you have to create exactly what you need – FOR FREE! Don’t have art? Just tell your Customer Rep what you’re thinking of, and we’ll do our best to create it for you – FOR FREE! . Nearly every other promotional products company we know of charges for these services in some way – not us – it’s a tremendous value!
See the contact form to the right? > Simply send this form and attach your artwork!
You can cancel at any time prior to the order going into production. Once items have been imprinted with your logo, we can no longer accept a cancellation. If you need to change your order for any reason, please contact your Customer Care Representative (you’ll get an e-mail from them shortly after you place your order!) and they’ll be happy to assist you.
Yes! Even when it is an exact reorder, you always see an ‘e-proof’ of your item which must be approved by you before we proceed!
We use the catalogs from our distributors to give you a wider selection. Each product (like this one) will have a unique vendor catalog for the product that you are viewing.
