T
shirts are men's favorite casual wear and command a mass appeal. This
casual garment can is available in numerous shapes, designs and patterns
to cater to the varied tastes for men of different age groups.
The garment is available in small, medium, large and extra large sizes.
The neck designs can vary from crew neck, V-neck, to scoop necks. The
sleeves can be either short or long, either capped or yoked etc.
Fabrics and Knits
High quality t shirts are made from a variety of materials and blends.
Nearly 80% of the total t shirts manufactured are either made of 100%
cotton or cotton and polyester blend. There are international
manufacturers that make use of organically grown cotton and natural dyes
for manufacturing fine quality t shirts.
With the advancement of technology and new fabrics, manufacturers are
now producing sun-blocking t-shirts. These T-shirts are capable of
blocking up to 93% of ultraviolet rays. 'Solarweave', a synthetic woven
fiber is being used for manufacturing these t shirts. The fiber is
treated with special chemical for preventing the ultra violet rays from
penetrating the fabric.
Knitted t shirts are also widely made and manufacturers all across the
globe, make use of various knits including:
- Jersey
- Interlock
- Rib knits
- Interlock rib knits
Jersey and interlock are the most widely used knits and most
popular for applying screen prints and also heat transfer. High quality
t shirts are generally made from interlock rib knit fabric. For
providing a better fit, manufacturers make use of a rib knit fabric.
T shirt Decoration
T shirt Decoration There are number of processes that are undertaken
for decorating
t shirts. These processes are listed below:
- Screen printing - the most common form of t-shirt decoration.
- Airbrush
- Appliqué
- Embroidery
- Embossing
- Heat transfers
- Dye Sublimation transfers.
- Digital printers
Quality
Manufacturers in this line have to make t shirts in accordance with the
international guidelines. Standards pertaining to t shirt manufacturing
include:
- Proper sizing
- Proper fit
- Needles and seams
- Type of stitches
- Number of stitches per inch Individual companies also set their
own quality control system to ensure the best product to their
customers.
