hyperhyphen said:

maxD said: On a serious note, look into transfer printing. Meaning, you create the design, have a professional screenprint it on special transfer paper and store those on your shelves at home. Buy blank t-shirts. And be on the look out for a transfer printer [basically, a large iron]; should cost you about 500 $ for a good second hand one. Then you can print on demand. Pro’s: start up costs are low, you don’t have to buy huge quantities of printed shirts or blanks, even. The printing quality is 90-95% of direct screen print. If you choose simulated process screen print, the colors are unlimited, although the reproduction quality is less then perfect - you lose contrast and blacks will not be truly black. Find a good company to do those transfers - F & M expressions are good, also ship international. Check prices on their site. For additional info, go to the t-shirt forums for all technical questions.

And you can only print on at least 50/50 poly t-shirts, which are more expensive and hard to get, and the quality is 90-95% only for full polyester. And drop percents for less than that accordingly

I don’t know where you heard that, but it is not true.

With transfers and a heat press you can print on cotton, polyester and blends. It depends on the type of transfer if there are limitations. Mesh fabrics can cause problems.

Spot color transfers are 95% identical to screen print in my experience, printed on cotton [I never use polyester or blends].
A print sized 12.75"/19", 48 sheets will cost you 4.36 p/sheet + shipping, 3 colors plastisol inks, very soft hand. You can also have several small designs on one sheet, price will remain the same.

Imo an excellent way to start out with little money and little risk. And no mess like with manual screen printing.

Kitbag Launch New Arsenal 'Dri-Fit' Home Shirt

July 13th, 2010 MANCHESTER, England, July 14, 2010 - Online sportswear retailer Kitbag is launching the new Arsenal shirt (www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag/products/product_browse.aspx?category%7C category_root%7C13125=football&category%7Ccat_13125%7C11142=football+kits&cat egory%7Ccat_11142%7C12472=premier+league&category%7Ccat_12472%7C13166=arsenal ) for the 2010/2011 season. (Due to the length of this URL, it may be necessary to copy and paste this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field.

Aon Logo Featured on New Manchester United Team Shirt

July 13th, 2010 Firm Commemorates Shirt Reveal with 'Aon United Global Day' CHICAGO, July 15, 2010 - The new Manchester United home kit for the 2010-11 season was revealed today, with the logo of Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), the leading global provider of risk services and human capital consulting, featured on the front of the famous shirt. Aon's four-year shirt sponsorship of the Manchester United Football Club was launched on June 1, 2010.

Crain Communications Closes Crain's Manchester Business

June 21st, 2010 MANCHESTER, England, June 22, 2010 - Business publisher Crain Communications Inc today announced the closing of Crain's Manchester Business, the first local weekly business journal to be published in the United Kingdom. Circulation of the publication was 11,500 top business decision makers in the Greater Manchester area.

Kitbag Try to Reignite Passion in England by Offering 15% Off

June 21st, 2010 Kitbag Offer 15% Off Entire England Range in Build-up to Crucial Group Stage Match MANCHESTER, England, June 22, 2010 - With the group stages of the World Cup coming to a dramatic conclusion this week, all eyes are on England as they launch their last ditch attempt to stay in the contest in South Africa. To celebrate England's last match of the group stages Kitbag are offering 15% off England's World Cup shirts (www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag/football/world-cup-2010.aspx) and kit right up until kick-off at 3pm on Wednesday.

Kitbag Offers Cash and World Cup Shirt Prizes

June 6th, 2010 Online Sportswear Store Announces Prize Draw MANCHESTER, England, June 7, 2010 - Online sports equipment supplier Kitbag is celebrating the impending World Cup by offering free World Cup shirts (www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag/football/world-cup-2010.aspx) and cash prizes for customers. The offer is open to anyone who signs up to receive the Kitbag promotional World Cup brochure.

Kitbag Ensure the Football Boot Fits

June 3rd, 2010 Online Sports Store Kitbag is Retailing Adidas' Latest Super-Light Football Boots in Time for World Cup. MANCHESTER, England, June 4, 2010 - The latest Adidas football boots (www.kitbag.com/stores/kitbag/products/product_browse.aspx?category|category_root|13125=football&category|cat_13125|11143=football+boots) will be available from the online sports company Kitbag ahead of this month's World Cup tournament.

Aon Kicks off Four-Year Manchester United Shirt Sponsorship With Global Charity Initiatives

May 31st, 2010 Partners Share Commitment to Positive Youth Development and Healthier Communities MANCHESTER, England, June 1, 2010 - Aon Corporation (NYSE: AON), the world's leading risk advisor and human capital consultant, today kicked off its four-year shirt sponsorship of Manchester United with a programme of global charity initiatives designed to promote youth development and healthier communities. The sponsorship was announced on June 3, 2009.

Rapidshare Launches Creative Competition: Design the Coolest T-shirt!

January 26th, 2010 Cross reference: Picture is distributed via EPA (European Pressphoto Agency) and can be downloaded free of charge at: CHAM, Switzerland, January 27 - www.presseportal.de/pm/64910?keygroup=bild Creativity pays off: Rapidshare AG today launched the second T-shirt design contest in which the new design for the coveted Limited Edition Rapidshare T-shirt is being sought. No limits have been placed on participants' creativity, and anyone over 18 years may participate*.

Male Style Icons

June 14th, 2009 LONDON - US president Barack Obama was yesterday named the most stylish man in a poll of men. The 47-year-old father of two, who moved into the White House in January, has wowed people across the globe with his sharp suits and smooth sense of style.

Manchester United to Wear Aon Sponsored Shirt From 2010/11

June 2nd, 2009 MANCHESTER, England and CHICAGO - Manchester United Announces Global Partnership with Aon Corporation Manchester United today announced that it has reached a significant global partnership and principal sponsorship agreement with Aon Corporation, the world's leading risk advisor and human capital consultant, to take effect from the start of the 2010/11 season. Terms of the partnership were not announced.

Globoforce, the leading worldwide provider of strategic, on-demand employee recognition solutions, today announced that the company will keynote at The Conference Board’s Employee Engagement & Retention Conferences being held in San Francisco May 8-9, and in New York June 19-20. The conference will explore how employee engagement enhances productivity, inhibits turnover and taps the potential of a workforce.

Eric Mosley, Globoforce’s Chief Executive Officer, will be joined by key customers in his keynote presentations at both conferences:

San Francisco, May 9, 9:30 a.m., presenting with Deborah Ragsdale, Intel’s Corporate Manager of Recognition Programs

New York, June 20, 9:30 a.m., presenting with Tina Mulligan, Nortel’s Total Rewards Benchmarking Manager, and David Keneford, Nortel’s Human Resources Business Partner

“I am passionate about working with our customers to build global strategic recognition programs and I am thrilled that industry leaders such as Intel and Nortel will have the opportunity to share best practices and proven results from their innovative and high impact employee recognition programs first-hand with The Conference Board’s global members,” said Mosley. “We are proud of the work we do to help global enterprises establish workplaces where all employees can be recognized and appreciated, regardless of where they are in the world. These organizations realize the tremendous benefits that a culture of appreciation can have on employee engagement levels, which ultimately equates to increased sales, customer loyalty and productivity.”

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The star of this show-stopping sweepstakes campaign is a one-of-a-kind Raybestos '32 Roadster Pickup. The promotion has been developed to help engage DIYers, hotrodders, and racefans in celebrating the racing heritage and performance of Raybestos Brakes and Chassis Parts. From now until August 31, 2010, consumers can enter to win a Raybestos '32 Roadster Pickup -- built by Troy Ladd of Hollywood Hot Rods in Burbank, California. The traditionally inspired hot rod combines retro styling with modern technology and know-how.

"One of the most exciting elements of this promotional campaign is our new website: Talking Shop at RaybestosGarage.com," says Josh Russell, Dir. Sales & Marketing at Affinia Global Brake and Chassis, manufacturer of Raybestos Brakes & Chassis. "The site is interconnected to new Raybestos brand presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Flickr.  This leap into social media provides our customers and fans with a direct connection with the Raybestos brand, our builder partners, our racing partners, and fellow gearheads."

RaybestosGarage.com offers technicians, countermen and hotrodders a behind-the-scenes view of the custom build. Visitors get the inside scoop on everything from design inspiration to frame & suspension fabrication, powerplant selection, brake package design, and the custom paint & finishing work that will prepare the hot rod for its television, magazine, and SEMA debut.  The website will feature weekly build progress updates, videos, photos, posts, and other content.  Visitors are welcome to comment on the project, ask questions, and even offer advice via Twitter and Facebook. And of course, they can enter online to win the hot rod itself.

DIYers and repair shop customers may also visit any participating Raybestos dealers - either online or in their hometown - for a chance to win the grand prize. With a minimum $25 purchase of Raybestos(r) Professional Grade or Advanced Technology brake pads, rotors or wheel hubs, or Raybestos(r) Professional Grade Chassis products, consumers can redeem a printed promotional form (or tear-off card from the shop's countercard display) to receive a FREE Raybestos / Hollywood Hot Rods t-shirt. Redemption for the t-shirt also serves as an automatic entry into the sweepstakes for the Raybestos '32 Roadster Pickup.

Ladd and Russell have collaborated with some of the industry's top designers, artists and performance parts brands to make this project happen. Acclaimed designer Murray Pfaff of Pfaff Designs in Royal Oak Michigan provided the photo realistic artwork to help guide the build.

Hot rod illustrator Jeff Norwell completed exclusive artwork for a limited-edition tin tacker sign and the Raybestos Brakes t-shirts offered during the promotion. Final paint and finishing will be handled by self-proclaimed "Real Hotrodder of the Midwest" and ace painter Tracy Tichenor, owner of T&R Auto Body in Hammond, Indiana.  Tichenor is an expert bodyman and custom builder; seen often on the TV series Overhaulin'. Russell said, "The collaboration of Midwest and West Coast hot rod builders, designers, and brake & chassis experts is creating a lot of buzz among hot rod enthusiasts. The RaybestosGarage.com website provides a neat opportunity to watch the gurus at work, follow the build progress, and share observations and opinions with other like-minded fans."

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LimeExchange (www.limeexchange.com) today announced that the online services marketplace site has registered more than 25,000 users since its global launch on July 30, 2008, just eight months ago - making it one of the fastest growing services marketplaces in the world. To acknowledge the milestone and show their appreciation to the service providers who helped fuel their growth, the service started waiving all project-related fees and commission for a period of 90 days starting April 1st.

LimeExchange features freelance professionals & small businesses specializing in areas such as graphic design, programming, copywriting, and business services--more than 20,000 talented service providers in over 160 countries worldwide. Businesses and individuals who are looking for resources on demand and an extended outsourced workforce can register and post a project free of charge, and receive proposals from talented professionals and small businesses that meet their criteria. Buyers can then choose the best proposal, negotiate terms of service, track and manage milestones and flexible payment schedules via a secure escrow account - all within the LimeExchange interface.

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