Shirtworks Knowledge Base

In-depth guides to help you choose, design and order custom printed clothing — from ethical sourcing to print methods and beyond.

• Fairtrade vs Fair Wear: What’s the Difference?

  Fairtrade and Fair Wear both champion fairness, but they tackle different stages of the clothing supply chain. Here’s how they differ — and how to choose ethical printed clothing.

• The Ultimate Guide to T-Shirt Printing

  Screen printing, DTG and DTF explained with practical advice from a garment decorator that has been helping customers choose the right process since 1986.

• Ethical vs Fast Fashion

  Follow two T-shirts from fibre to finished garment and learn what responsible clothing production really means — covering cotton, workers, water, chemicals and certification.