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How the Right Plain Shirt for Printing Cuts Remakes and Boosts Margins

Ink and equipment get all the credit, but the blank tee is the foundation every other print decision depends on. Here's how ring-spun cotton, fabric weight, and tubular construction affect screen p...

A rack of colorful t-shirts in spring 2026 trending shades including yellow, pink, blue, green, and neutral tones

Your Guide to Spring T-shirt Colors Trending in 2026

Spring/summer 2026 buyers are already coming in with specific color requests. Next Level Apparel's 1810 Ideal Tubular T-shirt has the trend-ready palette to meet them — Harbor Blue, Desert Pink, Bo...

The Ultimate Guide to Next Level Apparel’s Premium Fleece Collection

The Ultimate Guide to Next Level Apparel’s Premium Fleece Collection

As temperatures dip lower and the trees begin changing colors, cozy fleece apparel comes out of storage. Hoodies, joggers, and crewnecks aren’t just seasonal style pieces—from late September throug...

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Why Choose the 1810 Tubular T-Shirt? Exploring Tubular vs. Side-Seamed Construction

Have you ever pulled on two different tees that looked nearly identical but felt nothing alike? Maybe one had a slimmer, more fitted shape, while the other draped loosely with a lived-in look. It w...

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Next Level Apparel’s Heavyweight Collection: The Ultimate Blend of Comfort and Durability

Have you ever put on a T-shirt and instantly felt like it was made just for you—thick, comfortable, and stylish? That’s the magic of a well-made heavyweight tee. It’s more than just another piece ...

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The Ultimate Guide to DTF Printing: Benefits and Drawbacks

DTF printing, or Direct to Film printing, is a method for creating high-quality designs on fabrics. It’s different from traditional methods like screen printing and DTG, offering more flexibility a...

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Cotton vs. CVC vs. Tri-Blend: Choosing the Best Fabric for Your T-Shirt Printing

A t-shirt is always a t-shirt — there’s not much to think about, and there’s a reason they’re called “basics,” right? Not exactly. Take a closer look and you’ll notice right away there’s more to t...

Go, Fight, Win Orders: How To Sell Soft Wash Apparel for Sports

Go, Fight, Win Orders: How To Sell Soft Wash Apparel for Sports

Get ready to enter the winner’s circle of sales with help from Next Level Apparel! With the spirited winter sports season kicking off and spring preseason right around the corner, now’s the perfec...

Decoration Ideas for Trade Show Season

Decoration Ideas for Trade Show Season

With a new year comes a new trade show season, making now the optimal time for your clients to stock up on branded apparel for their staff to wear, to hand out to attendees or to offer up as raffl...