How to Start a Fashion Brand: A Comprehensive Guide

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At A.M. Custom Clothing, we frequently receive enquiries from individuals eager to start their own fashion brands, often with stylish, quirky, or vintage prints. But, only a small minority know how to start a fashion brand set for success.  Over the years we’ve seen many successes and even more failures. Through this, we’ve discovered what […]

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The Rise of Podcast Merch: Revenue and Engagement Opportunities

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Every single person we know has a go-to podcast for entertainment or information. Creators are uploading constant content, and podcasting has become increasingly profitable. Here, we look at the rise of podcast merch and how selling merchandise can benefit you. If you’re a podcast listener, lover or creator, you’ve likely noticed your favourite hosts promoting […]

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Is Print On Demand Profitable Compared to Bulk Merch Orders?

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Print on demand or bulk ordering: which approach is the right decision for your business? Are you a clothing brand that wants more marketing focus and less time wasted on logistics? A restaurant that continuously needs new uniforms? Or an aspiring musician who wants to sell fans merchandise through dropshipping? Whatever your business may be, in this […]

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DTG Printing vs Embroidery – which is right for your brand?

DTG Printing vs Embroidery – which is right for your brand? Are you comparing your customisation options but not sure where to start? With so many choices available, it can be difficult to know whether printing or embroidery is best for your garments. That’s why we’re here to help you make the right decision for […]

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Is dtf printing good quality, or is it just a fad?

Is dtf printing good quality, or is it just a fad? A relative newcomer to the world of printing, DTF is taking the industry by storm. It can often be confused with DTG printing but the processes are quite different. As with any new print method, customers can be cautious of the results when they […]

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What is the cheapest way to print T-shirts?

What is the cheapest way to print T-shirts? Printing custom T-shirts is a popular option for businesses, brands and charities. Custom T-shirts can be used for brand promotion, team uniforms, raising money or can of course, be a business in itself. Whatever the reason for purchasing custom T-shirts, price can often be an important factor […]

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5 Totally Unique T-shirt Packaging Ideas

Don’t overlook the importance of packaging for your brand; it’s a fantastic tool for building engagement, excitement, and customer loyalty. Here are 5 totally unique T-shirt packaging ideas. Packaging is that last sweet opportunity to show off your brand’s creativity and nicely round off the customer experience, with a little added personality. It’s a natural […]

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Black-on-black: Creating subtle contrast with personalised clothing

If your artwork is the exact same shade as your garment or similar, you will need to create contrast so your print shows up without compromising the subtle aesthetic you’re looking to achieve.  Printing black artwork on black clothing is our most commonly requested colour combination when it comes to achieving this subtle look, so […]

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Alternatives to screen printing – what are your options?

Screen printing is a popular print method, however it isn’t always suitable for every print order. We are often asked what the best alternatives are to screen printing, so here are our expert team’s thoughts. When can screen printing be used? Screen printing is a versatile print option and has many benefits, however it isn’t […]

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