Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Hanes is Still Here: Their Best Value

Hanes still makes great T-Shirts when all is said and done. While the Hanes Beefy-T no longer rules the roost, it is still a big seller, although maybe a bit overpriced.
As a custom screen printer, I think the best value from Hanes is the #5280. It is a medium weight all cotton T-Shirt that comes in a stack of colors. It wears well -- the lighter medium weight shirts have replaced the heavy weights in overall popularity.


Of course, Hanes call it a heavy weight. but it's listed as a 5.2 ounce cotton T-shirt, and any screen printer will tell you, that means medium weight, baby!
The 5280 is priced about the same as the Gildan Heavyweight T, and a bit more than the Gildan medium weight T. It may have a slightly softer feel than the Gildan.
As ever, drop me an email if you would like to price out your custom screen printing job on the Hanes 5280.
Steve Lafler
Manx Media

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Longlseeve Ts: Gildan vs. Fruit of Loom






Longsleeve cotton T-Shirts continue to be a popular style for decorating with screen printing. My two favorite longsleeves are the Gildan 2400, a heavyweight cotton T, and the Fruit of the Loom 4930, a middle weight cotton T.
Both have their place, with the Gildan the choice on a brisk day. Both come in a wide range of colors. I prefer the Fruit of the Loom, as I am more comfortable in a medium weight T these days, for ease of wear and style.
Drop me an email if you would like to quote your screen printing job on either of these excellent shirts.
Steve Lafler
Manx Media

Monday, January 23, 2012

Teamwear Time

Manx Media custom screen printing is now offering the A4 line of sportswear for all your athletic and team wear needs. As usual we offer the highest quality screen printing.



Features of the A4 line include:
  • 100% performance polyester interlock stain and odor resistant.
  • Ultra tight knit resists snagging.
  • Moisture management wicks away perspiration from the skin.
  • The moisture evaporates quickly from the fabric surface. 
  • Zip me an email for a quote!
  • --Steve Lafler 503-213-3671

    Wednesday, January 18, 2012

    Bella: Made in USA women's T

    Bella has added a stylish made in the USA women's T-Shirt to their catalog, style #6004U. It features a feminine fit and a longer body length to show those curves. This 100% cotton T comes in seven color choices.
    Zip me an email if you'd like price information for printing on this new item.