T-Shirts
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Editorial guide to t-shirts. No product listings. No fake prices. Just what to look for, what to avoid, and how to decide.
Browse Full T-Shirts DirectoryT-shirts are the simplest entry point for new spreadsheet users—and the category where quality variance is most deceptive. A tee can look identical in photos but feel completely different in hand. We break down blank quality, print durability, neck tag accuracy, and how to spot the difference between a heavyweight cotton batch and a thin throwaway.
What to Watch in T-Shirts
Blank Quality
The base shirt matters as much as the graphic. Look for ring-spun cotton at 180gsm+ for a premium hand-feel. Carded open-end cotton feels rougher and pills faster.
Print Durability
DTG prints fade faster than screen prints. Screen prints crack over time but start sharper. Heat-transfer vinyl sits on top and can peel at edges with repeated washes.
Neck & Tags
Tag font alignment is a common QC fail. Neck ribbing should have stretch recovery. A sloppy neck construction telegraphs overall garment quality.
Common T-Shirts Mistakes
- Judging quality solely by graphic print
- Skipping the neck tag QC check
- Assuming Asian sizing matches US labels
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How do I read the t-shirts size chart correctly?
Always measure a similar item from your own closet and compare against the listed flat-lay dimensions. Tagged sizes vary by factory; flat measurements do not.
What is the most common QC fail for t-shirts?
It varies by sub-style, but alignment issues, color shifts under natural light, and hardware inconsistencies are the big three across most categories.
Should I start with this category as a beginner?
Yes. Lower price points make mistakes less painful, and the learning curve is gentler.