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Direct to garment, straight from Bryson’s brain and onto custom shirts

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Alabama artist Bryson Thurston was kicked out of his high school art class. Now he’s a self-made, full-time artist, known for his bright, poppy colors, whimsical characters, and uplifting spiritual themes. Bryson has been using Blankstyle.com for a little over a year now, printing his colorful illustrations onto equally colorful hoodies and sweatshirts with direct to garment (DTG) printing.

Artist Bryson Thurston surrounded on a river bank by his whimsical art

“I love seeing people wearing my designs and the reactions they get! 

I use my custom printed shirts to promote my art and people just love wearing it! It makes people so happy!”

What is direct to garment shirt printing vs screen printing?

You probably already know the basic idea behind screen printing. Simply put, a design is added to a garment in layers using a separate screen for each color in the design. But, when producing designs with many colors, more layers/screens are needed. When more screens are needed, the production cost increases.

In contrast, DTG works much like your at-home printer, printing the complete design in one pass. Because of this one-step process, DTG t shirt printing can be more cost-effective for our customers like Bryson who want to create apparel with very colorful designs.

Artist Bryson Thurston wearing his art as Direct to Garment print on Cotton Heritage MC1082 Vintage White T Shirt
Artist Bryson Thurston wearing his art as Direct to Garment print on Champion T137 Raglan Baseball Tee

(Bryson is wearing Cotton Heritage MC1082 and Champion T137 above.)

“We’re all here for a short time yet we can plant so many seeds in our lifetime.

I use my art to plant seeds of joy, love, healing, and hope, among many others! Those seeds have the potential to grow into something far more beautiful than we ever imagined!“

Bryson’s favorites for custom printed sweatshirts?

“I really like the brands Cotton Heritage and Independent Trading Co. They’re both of superb quality and worth every penny.”

Bryson used direct to garment printing on the Cotton Heritage U2690 hoodie and the Independent Trading Co PRM3500 crewneck sweatshirt, both shown here.

Artist Bryson Thurston wearing his art as Direct to Garment print on Cotton Heritage U2690 Sponge Fleece Hoodie
Man on bike wearing beanie and Bryson Thurston art as Direct to Garment print on Independent Trading Co PRM3500 Crew Neck Sweatshirt

Is direct to garment printing right for you?

DTG printing is great for large designs with many colors and is great for printing photographic images onto apparel. However, it’s not without its limitations. Most importantly, DTG must be used with 100% cotton or 100% cotton-faced fabric. Because the ink used is water-based, it cannot adhere to unnatural fibers like polyester.

Which is better, DTG or screen printing?

Learn more about the pros and cons of both printing options HERE. Still have questions? Reach us via chat or by calling 866-792-5265. Our team is available to answer any of your custom printing questions!

Show Bryson some love!

Custom screen print shirts for Canadian wellness company WETREAT

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If you are on the fence about buying custom screen print shirts for your business then read on! The Blankstyle team reached out to WETREAT to learn more about what they do and how they use custom screen printing to enhance their business & build a sense of community. 

Tell us about your business! What is WETREAT?

“WETREAT is a Quebec company that organizes yoga, fitness, and wellness retreats. Through immersive experiences in nature, we want to allow participants to break away from everyday life, to facilitate the work of insight and connection to oneself. In effect, it is a perfect getaway where you explore and discover your full physical and mental potential through the practice of yoga, training, and introspection.“

Two athletic women in hoodies wearing WETREAT custom screen print shirts by blankstyle.com

What made you decide on blankstyle.com for your custom printed sweatshirts?

“We wanted to create a product collection that people could buy at retreats as souvenirs and, above all, create a sense of belonging to our business. BLANKSTYLE really has a great variety of products in addition to a simple and efficient service. We quickly found the perfect hoodie and crew neck for our community.“

Man wearing custom crewneck sweatshirt from blankstyle.com that says "We flow. We Sweat. We grow." by WETREAT

What would you say to other business owners considering blankstyle.com for custom design sweatshirts?

“We really had a great experience working with Blankstyle. Their online system is user-friendly and the delivery was fast. Additionally, we really love our custom printed hoodies and custom crewneck sweatshirts – they are sooo soft and comfy!! Anyone who tries them buys one.”

Closeup of woman wearing customized Bella + Canvas 3901 cropped hoodie from blankstyle.com that says "We flow. We Sweat. We grow." by WETREAT
Rear view of man wearing custom printed crewneck sweatshirt with WETREAT logo by blankstyle.com

(WETREAT loves the Bella+Canvas 3901 for their custom crewneck designs and the Bella+Canvas 7502 for their custom hoodie design.)

Now that you’ve started your business it’s time to build a community around it.

Custom screen print shirts are a great way to build awareness around your brand. Furthermore, they build a sense of belonging to your client base. When your customers buy your high-quality branded apparel, you get free advertising every time they wear it. Not only that, but you also earn money off of it! It’s a double-win.

Ready to custom screen print shirts for your business?

Generate an instant quote today! Just add items to your shopping cart, then click “Add a Decoration” and follow the steps.

Still have questions? Reach us via chat or by calling 866-792-5265. Our production team is ready to help you emphasize your brand with custom apparel!

When you order custom shirts you receive FREE SHIPPING!

All custom apparel orders ship free within the United States! Learn more about our custom apparel services at https://www.blankstyle.com/custom-apparel.

Show WETREAT some love!

Tie Dye Shirts Wholesale at Blankstyle

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Tie Dye without the DIY!

Tie-dye shirts! They’re one of the hottest trends of 2020 that are still chugging along into 2021. Ready to hop on the tie-dye train but you’re not the crafty type? We’ve got you covered. Blankstyle.com is your one-stop-shop for tie dye t shirts wholesale, as well as joggers, hoodies, and tanks at wholesale prices. Visit our Tie Dye Favorites page where you can find some of our most popular tie dye styles!

Cozy & Colorful in Tie-Dye Hoodies

We offer tie dye hoodies wholesale at price points for every budget as well as colors for every taste. For instance, stay comfy and neutral in the wallet-friendly DYENOMITE 854CY CYCLONE HOODED SWEATSHIRT in Black. Alternatively, live out loud in our more luxurious TIE-DYE CD877 ADULT 8.5 OZ D PULLOVER HOOD in Reactive Rainbow!

Black tie-dye hoodie links to product page to purchase

rainbow tie dye hooded sweatshirt links to product page to purchase

Head-to-Toe Comfort in Tie Dye Sweatpants and Shorts

In addition, complete your look with tie-dyed joggers and tie dye shorts by Independent Trading Co. Grab some joggers first, then come back for shorts to keep comfy while working from home in the winter and the summer! (We also have a matching hoodie!)

INDEPENDENT TRADING CO. PRM50PTTD TIE-DYED FLEECE PANTS links to product page to purchase
black and gray INDEPENDENT TRADING CO. PRM50STTD TIE-DYED FLEECE SHORTS links to product page to purchase

Embracing the oversized tie-dye t-shirt trend?

Buy tie dye t shirts wholesale at Blankstyle.com. We carry a wide selection of unisex tie dye tees for every interest. For example, like the over-sized tee trend? Pick your favorite and then size up!. Feeling crafty? Grab your scissors to transform your top into the perfect tie-dye crop t-shirt in minutes! Try out a couple of our favorites: the DYNOMITE 650DR DREAM T-SHIRT in Coral and the DYENOMITE 200RP RIPPLE PIGMENT DYED T-SHIRT in Pastel Ripple.

Pastel Pink and Blue Tie-Dye T-Shirts links to product page to purchase
Rainbow Tie-Dye T-Shirt links to product page to purchase

Thinking of starting your own custom apparel business? Then buy tie dye wholesale!

If you’re looking for a wider variety of options to start your custom apparel business, browse our Comfort Colors t-shirts, ideal for tie-dyeing and customization.

Buy our tie-dye blanks wholesale to customize with your own designs. With our large selection of cheap tie-dye t-shirts, you’re sure to find something trendy to offer your customers… or yourself!