​Over the last few months, I have noticed the increase of the various garments made for women. The growth has also shown up in our sales - funnily enough - I am not the only one to notice this growth in this marketplace; our trade magazine "Printwear & Promotion" has seen it as well - with an article in May. So I would do the same - for what it is worth - this is my  choice:
JC027 - Girlie cool, smooth workout vest, well-made durable, a great work out and plenty of room to print front and back.

FR503 - A ladies long sleeve blue and white checked, slim fit cut shirt. Comfortable to wear, we have put a small print or embroidery, and it looks heavenly.

M129 An off the shoulder; looks is a temptation. The makes call this shirt "Flash Dance T". What a feeling.....  for suggesting for dance and fitness exercise. This perfect shirt is from the enchanting year of the Maniac 1983.

TD009 What can I say; as I missed the 60's by a decade. It is satisfying to see Tie-dye making a comeback - when you would spend lazy days lying in green meadows listening to Pink Floyd and smelling the grass.

#printwear&promotion #mantis #frontrow #awdis #cardiff # printing #printed #logo #tshirt

The summer is just around the corner; I thought it might be a good time to suggest some of our favourite garment. I see some old favourites and new ones. 

• Tee Jay:  This Company has been around for years, it has good style and is well made.
• Bella + Canvas: Always make excellent looking shirts, with new fixes of fabric this one is 52% Cotton and 48% Polyester.
• Gildan Heavy: The Ford Escort of t-shirts world  - not much to look at, but goes on forever.
• Nake Shirt: A new company that has a brand based on high fashion and well cut and designed garments.

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​Over the holiday period, we are working on the new site for the new year. Lots of  new stuff to come
#scweeji #website #tshirt #printing #design #print #canton #cardiff

It sounds like a stupid question, but so many people don't know. Often I hear; "I never touch the controls I just turn it on". So I thought I would take this opportunity to offer some advice on the best way to look after your printed or embroidered clothes.

The Fabric.
As a general rule, all natural materials need more care than man-made fabrics. Polyester, for instance, needs less attention as the amount increases when mixed with cotton. The hardest of materials is 50% Polyester and 50% Cotton,  known as 50/50.

Natural Fabrics.
I mean by this mainly 100% cotton t-shirts or garments where the cotton content is high. So here is my best advice;
turn the garment inside out, so the print is inside the garment this will protect the print from the other clothes in the wash.
Wash no higher than 40 degrees centigrade. 30 degrees Celsius will give the best results and is eco-friendly too using less energy to heat the water.
Use mildest detergents and conditioners, do not use any whiters. These are usually some form of bleach which will fade the dyed fabric and damage the print. 
Do not tumble dry. The tumble dryer reaches very hight temperatures to dry the clothes and will shrink the clothes or remove the print from the garment. Also, the rolling motion of the drum will act as an abrasive on the print.
Let the garment dry naturally either outside on a washing line (do people have these anymore?) or on a cloth horse. Try to keep the garment as flat as possible; it will keep its shape better this way. 
Ironing: if you must, turn the garment inside out and iron on the reverse side.  Use a cold to medium temperature and avoid the print when ironing.

If you can do all this, then the garment will last as long as the print and may the spirit of Widow Twanky guide your hand while you are at your laundry.

Below is a PDF of all the washing symbols you see in shop bought clothes. To aid you in your good washing practice.