History

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Anni Albers is one of the best-known textile artists of the 20th century. She was essential in the development of contemporary textile art. Born Annelise Fleischmann, Anni Albers was of Jewish descent and lived in Berlin. Despite living conditions for art students being incredibly poor, Anni decided to attend Bauhaus to follow her intrigue of […]

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For ArtistsGet Inspiration & Ideas

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As our designer marketplace continues to grow and develop, so do our artists. We are fortunate enough to work with creators from all areas of the art world, and we want to show their talent off to you. Each month, we will be looking into a particular genre of art and design; from Abstract and […]

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Learn the Basics

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Everywhere we go, we see leather, but have you stopped to think what the different types of leather actually are? Simply put, leather is any fabric that is made from animal skin. Leather is a hard-wearing fabric that is flexible and wrinkle-resistant, which is why it’s such a good investment. We’ll be covering the many types of leather in […]

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How To & TutorialsLearn the Basics

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Have you ever stopped to think what is a good quality t-shirt? Most people will have at least one t-shirt in their wardrobe – we certainly do! The simplicity and flexibility of t-shirts are unmatched when it comes to apparel, yet most of us don’t give a second thought to whether the t-shirts we own are […]

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How To & TutorialsIndustry News

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At Contrado we encourage you to let your creativity flow because your artistic visions should never be constrained or limited to a box. That is why we have created a range of t-shirts for men, women and t-shirt lovers everywhere. In a range of fabrics and sizes, you can finally print your art all over to engulf […]

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For ArtistsLearn the Basics

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Since its inception, drop shipping has made it easy for entrepreneurs to open businesses worldwide. If you can write a product description and have basic design skills, you can set up a fantastic website and start selling. The only issue is, once you have a store, how do you get the word out? How do you set […]

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For Artists

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T-shirts are among the most popular clothing items for a wide range of garment-related businesses, offering unrivaled customization options at a relatively low cost. However, it’s essential to consider the various elements that make up the t-shirt you wish to design or sell – with the t-shirts fabric being one of the key components to […]

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Learn the Basics

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As print-on-demand experts since 2002, we know a thing or two about selling custom products. We’ve watched firsthand as things evolved from ordering wholesale, to selling in online marketplaces, and finally, the ability to drop-ship custom products through your website – no physical stock required. This change marked a significant shift in world of eCommerce, […]

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Industry News

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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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For Artists

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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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