How to create the perfect vintage t-shirt

How To Create The Perfect Vintage T-Shirt

The perfect vintage t-shirt is one of the most trending styles out today. They embody a character and aesthetic that is one of the most unique in fashion. There isn't anything more satisfying than putting on your favorite vintage shirt. 

A hybrid fabric blend will give you a great retro look

Typically there are a several types of t-shirt fabrics out today that you're likely familiar with: 

  • 100% cotton
  • Broadcloth made of wool, cotton, or different cotton blends
  • Tri-blends that consist of cotton, polyester, and rayon
  • A 50/50 cotton and polyester blend

The combination materials of the tri-blends and the 50/50 polyester-cotton blends will naturally have more a vintage, woven look that will make you stand out. 

The eco-friendly approach using water-baed printing is the method of choice for producing the vintage look, especially with hybrid blend fabrics as the ink will only absorb into the cotton and not the synthetic fabrics, giving the woven and heathered look you want. 

Our vintage shirts are printed with high quality water-based and discharge inks

how to create vintage shirts

When we focus on water-based and discharge inks in the printing process, we are able to create the worn in feel that is weathered and holds a very retro look. The process allows the ink to deeply absorb into the fabrics of the t-shirt and this allows the print to not feel superficial. This is a unique shirt that feels like you've owned for years. 

Adding in texture gives the vintage shirt its final dimension

When we overlay various textures onto our designs, we are able to give a more vintage look with different fabrics, colors, and cuts. When combined with hybrid blend fabrics, this technique adds more character to the overall shirt and helps it stand out. 

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