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A bad fabric choice almost ruined a whole batch of custom tees
I had an order for 30 custom graphic tees last month. To save the client money, I went with a cheaper cotton blend I hadn't used before. After the first wash, every single shirt shrank unevenly, making the printed designs look warped. I had to eat the cost of all the materials and reprint everything on a better quality jersey knit, which set me back about $300. It was a solid week of rework and a tough lesson learned. Do you guys have a go-to fabric for basic tees that holds up well?
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the_harper7mo ago
Tell wadew51 that $300 loss feels like a punch in the gut.
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ellis.faith6mo ago
My local coffee shop switched to cheaper cups last year and lost half their morning regulars in a month. People notice when you cut corners, even on small stuff.
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wadew517mo ago
Man that sucks, but is it really that big of a deal? I mean it was only 30 shirts, idk. Maybe it's just me but eating $300 once seems like a normal business cost.
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sage_green7mo ago
My buddy runs a small print shop and lost a batch of 50 hats to a shipping error last year. That "small" loss was his whole profit margin for the month. He ended up having to delay buying supplies he really needed. It's not just the dollar amount, it's the timing and what it stops you from doing next.
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