{"id":32092,"title":"THE 7 BEST ONLINE RESOURCES FOR T-SHIRTS AND T-SHIRT DESIGN","description":"I often get asked by those starting out in this industry what are some of the best information resources on the Internet for tee-shirts, especially for t-shirt design and printing. With that in mind, I thought I'd share some of my all-time top t-shirt sites below with you.","content":"

I often get asked by those starting out in this industry what are some of the best information resources on the Internet for tee-shirts, especially for t-shirt design and printing. With that in mind, I thought I'd share some of my all-time top t-shirt sites below with you.<\/p>

I've tried to attack this from a few different angles, so here goes, in no particular order:<\/p>

1. The Shirtlist<\/h3>

The Shirt List finds and promotes the\u00a0coolest graphic, pop culture t-shirts on\u00a0the internet.\u00a0 Always a great, up-to-date collection of some of the greatest and most stunning designs out there.\u00a0 Here you can also find some pretty interesting blog content.\u00a0 They've managed to interview some of the top t-shirt designers out there<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, and if you take the time to read their detailed interviews, they are really quite insightful.\u00a0 They also have some interesting interviews with leading business owners.\u00a0 Very good for those thinking of starting up, or just interested in the t-shirt industry in general.\u00a0 All this along with a good section of deals and voucher codes for some of the better websites around means this is a pretty good place to start on your journey into more knowledge of the more graphical side of t-shirt design.<\/p>

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Keep your eye on the time-limited tees section, as some pretty awesome designs have been seen here from time to time and the list is kept fresh.. As I say, most of the focus is on the more graphical side, rather than slogans with a real emphasis on Pop Culture and Mashups. If you don't find something that you like in this list, then you are REALLY hard to please - FACT!<\/p>

2. TeeHunter<\/h3>

This site is an absolute powerhouse for those interested in printed T-shirts.\u00a0 Artists seeking to promote their T-shirts on more than just their store are submitting them on TeeHunter. The community can then love it, or buy it from the artist\u2019s store. The best t-shirts are always featured on the front page of TeeHunter.\u00a0 Some interesting competitions here too, and also loads of money off coupons and offers for a great range of different t-shirt webstores<\/u><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>

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There's a massive range of different brands on the site, with designs from pretty much across the board.\u00a0 I particularly like their well-presented and organised collections section, this is one of the best collections of designs I've seen.\u00a0 The blog section is where Teehunter really takes off, these guys do not mess about!\u00a0 So many great blog posts on here, far too many to list and new entries are pretty much uploaded every day.\u00a0 You really can keep checking back to this site DAILY.<\/p>

3. TSHIRTONOMY<\/h3>

TShirtonomy is the home of the biggest and best t-shirt lists, awesome t-shirt reviews, the popular monthly <\/strong>best of Red Bubble <\/strong>compilations, and featuring the best tee shirt designers in the world.<\/p>

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As it says above really, this site is all about lists.\u00a0 Part of the Teehunter umbrella, this site is just superb for discovering new designs based on any interests you might have.\u00a0 Not updated quite so often, but check back here every week or two for something new.\u00a0 I personally love this site for its unbiased reviews and interviews.\u00a0 The author(s) of the blogs here are coherent and easy to read.\u00a0 Also, the site is always well-presented and organised.\u00a0 An absolute pleasure to browse and absorb the masses of juicy info and design ideas that exist here.<\/p>

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4. Compe-tee-tion<\/h2>

This site tracks all the biggest news in the t-shirt design competition world<\/u><\/strong><\/a>, from reviews of new releases to information on new contest opportunities. A really interesting site, which collates information about all major competitions occurring plus loads of industry info.\u00a0 Again, these guys really hit the content hard, you can keep coming back to the site and always finding interesting new stuff going on.<\/p>

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5. TeeSpy<\/h2>

One for the designers this.\u00a0 Spy on the competition<\/u><\/strong><\/a> using this awesome service.<\/p>

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You can use the system in many different ways. Check it out!<\/p>

6. Affinity<\/h2>

For too long, the design industry has been dominated by the software giants that are Adobe. Over the years, affordable or even free alternatives (GIMP<\/u><\/strong><\/a> for example) to the likes of Illustrator and Photoshop have come and gone and never quite cut the mustard.\u00a0 Until Now.\u00a0 Affinity<\/u><\/strong><\/a> is, in a word, awesome.\u00a0 Our designers here at Shirtbox<\/u><\/strong><\/a> have tried and tested this relative newcomer and we really like it!\u00a0 Compared to fairly extortionate pricing from others (often in the form of hefty subscriptions), the one-off standard price of \u00a348.99 for each version (correct as of Aug 2017) seems like a very reasonable price to pay to get hold of the functionality on offer here with the designer or photo versions which cover many features available in both Illustrator and Photoshop, plus more besides.<\/p>

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As you can see, there are a few guises of Affinity now, with the addition of the ipad version<\/u><\/strong><\/a> (\u00a319.99)\u00a0 (not tested yet), but it really seems like these guys are gaining momentum.\u00a0 Don't just take my word for it, have a look at a fair amount of reviews for this great software that's rapidly growing in popularity here<\/u><\/strong><\/a><\/p>

7. Bristol Fashion Co<\/h2>

I couldn't rightly finish off this blog post without a nod to our favourite UK Print on Demand (POD) T-Shirt supplier, our sister company, Bristol Fashion Co.<\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0 Based, unsurprisingly in Bristol in the UK, they can take care of bulk printing on a really large range of clothing and other stuff and have a great drop-shipping print on demand service<\/u><\/strong><\/a> too.\u00a0 They are one of Brother's largest UK DTG customers and can print photo-realistic images onto t-shirts with millions of colours and also handle more complex multi-prints and more wazzy stuff like gold, silver and neon prints too.<\/p>

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T-shirt drop-shipping is very well catered for in the US, but there are not many reputable UK companies out there that can handle it.\u00a0 The best thing with Bristol Fashion Co is that you can always speak to a real person, go and see them, discuss things and tailor-make the bespoke solution that best fits your needs.\u00a0 They have a team of experienced, skilled t-shirt designers in house too and can handle everything from concept, design ideas, website creation and marketing advice through to the entire logistics solution, taking your order files from virtually any platform (including Shopify, Amazon, eBay, Squarespace, Etsy to name just a few) - printing and shipping your items out globally and even dealing with customer service if required.\u00a0 If you have any requirements, reach out to them now for a chat and you never know where it could take you!\u00a0 Not just t-shirts here remember, they have access to many thousands of different lines across hundreds of brands, whatever you need, they should be able to find a solution.\u00a0 The last time I spoke to the manager, Calvyn, they have never had a POD client leave them to go elsewhere and I think that speaks volumes in itself.<\/p>

So there we go.\u00a0 Hopefully, I've introduced you to something interesting if you've made it this far!\u00a0 I'd love to hear your thoughts.\u00a0 Do you love any of the sites I've listed above?\u00a0 Or can you suggest any others that perhaps should have made it on the list?\u00a0 As always, I always love to hear from you with any questions or comments...<\/p>","urlTitle":"7-resources-for-t-shirt-designers","url":"\/blog\/7-resources-for-t-shirt-designers\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/7-resources-for-t-shirt-designers\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/shirtbox.com\/blog\/7-resources-for-t-shirt-designers\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1695727367,"updatedAt":1695904802,"publishedAt":1695904802,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":306249,"name":"Shirtbox"},"tags":[],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lwncyun8ppuemwnohpijjczudcnwwzccahlrovdn2lm8d5mm.png","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lwncyun8ppuemwnohpijjczudcnwwzccahlrovdn2lm8d5mm.png.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/lwncyun8ppuemwnohpijjczudcnwwzccahlrovdn2lm8d5mm.png.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"7 Best T-shirt Resources For T-shirt Designers","metaDescription":"Starting out in the T-shirt industry? We've shared our all-time top t-shirt design resources and sites to help you build a profitable business.","keyPhraseCampaignId":25281,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":32954,"title":"Our 8 Rudest Gift Ideas for your Christmas List","url":"\/blog\/rude-gifts-for-your-christmas-list\/","urlTitle":"rude-gifts-for-your-christmas-list","division":306249,"description":"Ho, ho, ho, it's that time of the year again when the air is filled with holiday cheer, and we gather around the tree to exchange gifts. But why should you stick to the same old boring presents when you can unleash your inner prankster and gift something that will have everyone in stitches? If you're on the hunt for rib-tickling, side-splitting, and downright hilarious Christmas gifts, you've come to the right place. We've scoured the depths of humour to bring you the most offensively funny Christmas gifts","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/che7y2nlkkqmtu1dr7awe9nrj2ahqszrmazah3gohcec6ot0.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/che7y2nlkkqmtu1dr7awe9nrj2ahqszrmazah3gohcec6ot0.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":32063,"title":"GRAB YOUR T-SHIRT, YOU\u2019VE PULLED!","url":"\/blog\/grab-your-t-shirt-you-ve-pulled\/","urlTitle":"grab-your-t-shirt-you-ve-pulled","division":306249,"description":"Wanna stand out from the crowd & make a lasting impression on your next date? We\u2019ve got some head-turning Tees that will break the ice, then melt hearts. Whether you're into puns, slogans or just plain silliness, we've got a shirt for you!","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/zkbuqkszerdvjhdbv2uzj5h0hefbaewtb3ujdchacmmcsggp.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/zkbuqkszerdvjhdbv2uzj5h0hefbaewtb3ujdchacmmcsggp.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0},{"id":32061,"title":"GIMME FIVE! OUR FAVOURITE T-SHIRT DESIGNS LAUNCHED IN APRIL","url":"\/blog\/gimme-five-our-favourite-designs-launched-in-april\/","urlTitle":"gimme-five-our-favourite-designs-launched-in-april","division":306249,"description":"Five fresh designs to brighten up any wardrobe. Whether you\u2019re a fan of funny slogan T-shirts with bold graphics or prefer to wear something more subtle, there\u2019s really something for everyone on our website. Check out five of our favourite T-shirt designs from the past fortnight.","published":true,"metaImage":{"thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/syiaklva1cwg3mkrqcbluunvcii0passvqvqn9fppvsekloa.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/syiaklva1cwg3mkrqcbluunvcii0passvqvqn9fppvsekloa.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"hidden":0}],"labels":[]}