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T-shirts are one of the most popular items to sell. Inexpensive and easily customizable, t-shirts are the ideal way to begin creating your brand and building a following. However, it’s not as simple as just choosing a design and starting the production process – you must pay attention to the specific printing method you wish […]

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Running a small business is a tiresome yet rewarding job. The most rewarding part is watching more people flocking to your page, your customer base growing, and more and more people returning to purchase from you again… there is no better feeling. One way you can elevate your business and brand as a whole is […]

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Finding the perfect fabric is already challenging enough as it is, but when you bring the question of fabric weight and suitability things seem to get trickier. But we are here to help! In this blog, we will explain what gsm is and why it is important when selecting the perfect fabric. We will also […]

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When you hear people talking about all things fabric you will hear the words “woven” and “knitted” thrown around quite often. This may have you wondering what is woven fabric? And what is the difference between knit fabric? Well, we are here to explain to you not only what they are, but how they both […]

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There are so many different types of fabric out there. In fact, Contrado prints on more than 100 textiles. We make each and every fabric differently because each fabric is different. Keeping track of all of these fabrics can be puzzling at best, especially when one fabric fits into more than one category. That’s why […]

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For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

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You may have heard that you can integrate your Contrado store with your Facebook and Instagram accounts. Well, the rumors are true! If you’ve read our blog post about how a Facebook Business Page can expand your brand, then you’ll know all about what having a Facebook Business account can do for you. Here we’ll […]

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A versatile fabric that is used in a variety of applications from curtains to bridal wear, you may end up wondering “what is voile?” How can one textile be used for both a delicate, wear-once-and-never-again outfit and an everyday-in-almost-every-home piece of home decor? Well, don’t fret. We’re here to answer your voile-related-questions. What is Voile? […]

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Direct to garment printing, also known as DTG is a somewhat new printing technology that is becoming increasingly popular. As with any printing method, it has its advantages and disadvantages, but what is direct to garment printing? Direct to Garment Printing Process The DTG process is pretty much exactly what it says. The inks are […]

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For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

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The print on demand (POD) business model makes it easier than ever before to create your brand and reach customers. However, if you’ve worked hard to build your business, it might make you nervous to sell a product without actually seeing it first. You want to know that what you’re selling is the best quality […]

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