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To count each and every one of the logos, pictures and phrases printed on tshirts across Earth then we’d be here for eternity.Absolutely anything can be mounted onto a t-shirt, or any other garment for that matter, but when it comes to the ones that sell the best after mass production there are some noticeable trends.

One of the most popular types of designs for tshirt printing is known as ‘Geek Chic’ and this incorporates all of the tshirt slogans, images and phrases associated with IT, science and gaming.As soon as these tshirts began to be printed they became a big hit as ‘geeks’ tend to prefer wearing this type of garment.Basically, ‘geek chic’ always sells because the consumers very much enjoy the subtle humour involved.This is particularly true of the 00s movement in which it wasn’t uncool to be a geek again, so people are not afraid to wear outwardly ‘geeky’ clothing

New methods of tshirt printing, e.g. screen printing ad especially digital printing, have meant that having high quality photographs on tshirts has become so much more possible.Some people choose to have images of their families or pets printed on their tshirts. Others use digital printing as a means for humour, such as on hen and stag nights where everyone wears a photograph of the bride or groom as a baby on their clothing.While digital prints can be seen on aprons, bibs, hoodies, hats and many other clothing garments the most popular still remains the tshirt.Another form of humorous print seen on tshirts apart from geek chic and digital photographs is the ‘faux logo’ design.Instead of the PayPal logo, for example, a tshirt might say ‘GayPal’, printed in a font that is exactly the same,The slightly risque humour used on these tshirt designs makes them hugely popular for 15 to 25 year olds.

One of the best selling garments in merchandising markets is the printed tshirt.From bands and comedians to TV programs and radio stations, there are tshirts printed with the logos of them all.Although it’s not just tshirts that class as merchandise; bags, books, laptop cases, t towels and just about anything else can be printed.The celebrities then hire people to set up stalls at their shows, at festivals, on websites and in shops to sell the merchandise to a targeted consumer group..

Designers are now coming up with much more artistic designs for printed tshirts.They usually include a great deal of artistic talent, with people or animals in a fantasy scenario. These designs can be cute and heart warming, whereas others quite often have dark or violent undertones that are aimed at being humorous.We have only begun to see these types of tshirts over the past three years.

In the contemporary printed tshirt market it tends to be the comedic tshirt designs that are the best sellers.Yet with the emergence of tshirts having professional art and cartoons printed on them this may be set to change.Whether this means comedic tshirts are out and the more sentimental or serious ones are in, we can’t quite be sure.Watch this space!

This entry was posted on Friday, February 27th, 2009 at 7:12 pm and is filed under Business.