Screen printing, also referred to as silk screening, is the preferred method of creating and transferring custom designs onto almost any canvas—in this instance, t-shirts.

In fact, screen-printed t-shirts are so popular we're willing to wager that if you looked through your wardrobe right now, you'd likely find at least one. 

But have you ever wondered how the screen-printed tee got so popular? Or how the technique behind its creation inspired one of the most influential artists of the 20th century?

Today we answer these questions, and more, while exploring six intriguing facts about screen-printed shirts, including:

• Their connection to a classic Hollywood film
• How their creation is both an art and a science
• How each screen-printed shirt is uniquely singular 

1 - The First-Ever Promotional T-Shirt Was Screen Printed

The Wizard of Oz was groundbreaking in many ways, and almost a century later, it still endures as a fan favorite because of its catchy songs and lovable characters. 

But did you know that The Wizard of Oz was responsible for the first-ever promotional t-shirt? Better yet, these t-shirts were made using … you guessed it! Screen printing!

The t-shirts were custom designed for the cinema classic and featured a simple design with the name of the movie and the iconic text font. It was given away to fans at the film's premiere in 1939, officially kickstarting the era of promotional t-shirts.

See Also: 7 Must-Know Facts About Screen-Printed Shirts

2 - Screen Printing Adds Texture to Your T-Shirts

Screen printing produces bright, vibrant designs on t-shirts, but did you know it also adds texture to the fabric?

This is because screen printing uses a ink. There are different types of inks - plastisol, waterbased, silicone, and others. We primarily use plastisol - a plastic-based ink that solidifies when cured at around 330℉. 

With most screen printing applications, the ink is absorbed into the fabric of your shirt or lays on top and leaves a layer on the surface. When cured, the ink can bend and move with the fabric, creating more texture and feeling in the printed area. 

Certain things can be done to limit the feel of the ink on the shirt or give it a soft vintage touch, but for the most part, the shirt changes once the ink is applied.   

With over ten years of experience, a staff dedicated to quality, and cutting-edge screen printing technology, your custom printing needs are in safe hands with fancysweetstx.

"We used [fancysweetstx] for company t-shirts … Excellent price, quality, design team, and quick shipping. We are first-time customers, but we'll be back!"
- Christina P. | ★★★★★

3 - Screen Printing Shirts Is an Art and a Science

As a form of art, screen printing involves applying custom designs and artwork to shirts using screens. The artwork can depict any number of things, including logos, images, or even hand-drawn illustrations. 

Screen printing enables us to create precise, clearly defined designs that can be easily replicated and mass-produced. Indeed, these consistent results are what drew renowned artist Andy Warhol to screen printing. 

Additionally, to create successful screen-printed t-shirts, you need a keen eye for detail paired with the skill and creativity to recreate intricate designs on various materials. 

As a science, screen printing involves analyzing how different inks, fabrics, chemicals, and techniques will interact to create a high-quality print. You see, a variable such as how an ink absorbs into a specific fabric will significantly impact the resulting print. 

As such, screen printers have to make many decisions and find the perfect balance between art and science to create the stunning designs you see on screen-printed t-shirts. 

See Also: Top 4 Ways We Screen Print a Vintage Shirt (With Examples)

4 - Screen Printed T-Shirts Don’t Wash Out

Well, at least they shouldn't. Professional screen printing done by an accredited company with the right washable, heat-treated ink yields a print that does not wash out. 

This is one of the quickest ways to determine the quality of a screen-printed t-shirt. 

While there are different methods of screen printing, they’re all based on a similar underlying technique. 

When every element of the process is executed correctly, including ensuring the right drying temperature and ink, the result is a design that will remain on a shirt for a lifetime.

5 - No Two Screen-Printed T-Shirts Are Exactly Alike

Every screen-printed t-shirt is as unique as you and me. This all goes back to that little fact about screen printing being just as much a science as it is an art. 

The 'art' part of the process is not automated, and it’s this human element that introduces minor variations in screen-printed t-shirts. This is why we consider each of our t-shirts uniquely singular. 

Note: While slight variations in the garments are expected, fancysweetstx has a strict quality control process to ensure that only the best products are delivered to our customers. 

“I came to fancysweetstx with a request to replicate a shirt from the 70s. They did an amazing job with the design, and the shirts are super comfy and good quality.”
- Allene S. | ★★★★★

6 - Your Shirt’s Fabric Determines the Quality of Your Screen-Printed Design

While it's true that it's possible to screen print on almost every material, not all fabrics print the same. For instance, not all fabrics are best for plastisol ink - the most commonly used ink in screen printing and what we use in our shop. 

To better understand this, let's examine how screen printing works with the three most common t-shirt fabrics.

• 100% Cotton: Cotton t-shirts yield the best results for screen printing. This is because cotton is naturally absorbent and allows screen printing ink to adhere readily to its fibers. Also, as a substrate for screen printing, cotton produces cleaner, better-defined images.

• Poly-Cotton Blends: Poly-cotton blend t-shirts are among the softest shirts on the market, which makes them one of the most popular. However, poly-cotton blends can be challenging to screen print using standard inks. 

  The polyester in the fabric sometimes causes the ink to migrate or bleed during the curing process. To mitigate this, at fancysweetstx, we closely monitor dryer temperatures and use low cure and low bleed inks to achieve the best results when necessary. 

• 100% Polyester: Synthetic polyester fibers are more susceptible to dye migration which can cause changes in color in the screen-printed designs.

  For instance, a white image screen printed on a red polyester t-shirt may turn pink when overexposed to heat as the shirt's dye particles move and interact with the screen print ink. 

  To prevent this, polyester shirts require low bleed inks and careful monitoring of the cure temperatures.

Don't forget that at the end of the day, quality is subjective. The person you give your shirts to determines the ultimate quality of the shirt.

One person may prefer a soft shirt, another may like a thick shirt, and another may want a super thick, opaque application of ink.

While you can't please everyone all of the time, always create your shirt with your customer in mind! 

Looking For Screen-Printed T-Shirts? We Can Help

Screen printing is what we do; it's what we’re known for. We spend most of our time designing and screen printing stunning Ohio and Midwest t-shirts. 

But that's not all. Over the years, we've honed our skills and mastered the art of custom screen printing. Here are a few examples of custom screen-printed t-shirts we've created.

If you, your business, or organization need custom screen-printed t-shirts, we'd be happy to help. Get in touch with us today to get your order started. 

Learn More About Our Screen Printing Process

For more information about how we achieve such brilliant results with our screen-printed t-shirts, check out some of our behind-the-scenes blog posts linked below:

• How to Burn a Screen for Screen Printing T-Shirts [With Video]
• Embroidery and Screen Printing: Your Company’s Guide to Merchandising
• Screen Printing vs Embroidery: An Honest Buyer’s Opinion

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From statement pieces to charming designs, custom t-shirt printing has become the solution for not only the fashion business but also the construction, warehousing, and landscaping industries.

If you’ve been looking to buy custom t-shirts, you may have noticed two types of printing: heat transfer and screen printing.

But which one is better?

While both methods involve the transfer of an image or pattern onto fabric, they have a lot of differences.

For instance, if you just want a quick and easy way to create a stylish T-shirt, heat transfer printing may be the best option. However, if you want a high-quality print that will last a long time, screen printing is the way to go.

Whichever method you choose, read through our buyer’s guide to get all the information you need before making a purchase.

What is a Heat Transfer?

Heat transfer involves using a heat press to apply both heat and pressure to imprint designs onto fabric.

The design is first printed onto high-quality paper before being positioned and pressed into a garment.

The following steps are involved in the heat transfer process:

1. Creating a design on a computer: Graphic design software is used to arrange and model the text and images to be printed.
2. Printing the design: Inkjet, sublimation, screen print, or pigment ink is then used to print the design onto heat transfer paper, which is responsible for transferring the printed design onto a t-shirt.
3. Trimming the printed image: If necessary, a vinyl cutter is then used to trim the image edges. Any part that’s not cut away will show up on the final product.
4. Warming up the heat press: In most cases, the temperature should be in the range of 340°F to 365°F (171°C to 185°C). Your transfer supplier will provide heat and pressure settings.
5. Adjusting the pressure: The pressure will vary depending on a fabric’s thickness. As a rule of thumb, the thicker the material, the lighter the pressure.
6. Setting the time: Different methods of heat transfer correspond to different press durations. Here’s a general guide for timing the heat press machine:
   • • Vinyl Transfer: 7–15 seconds
     • Digital Transfer: 10–20 seconds
     • Dye Sublimation Transfer: 25–30 seconds
7. Positioning the substrate and transfer: The t-shirt is placed onto the platen, and the heat transfer paper is set face-up on the appropriate location of the t-shirt.
8. Pressing the product: Once in place, the handle is pulled down on the press to close it.
9. Removing the film: When the timer goes off, the heat press is opened and the film is taken out.

Let's now look at the two main heat transfer methods used in this process: Vinyl and Digital Transfer. 

Vinyl Heat Transfer

Vinyl heat transfer or heat transfer vinyl (HTV) is a material that adheres to surfaces like fabric when heat is applied. Vinyl comes in thin sheets made from polyurethane.

HTV has a heat-activated adhesive backing to ensure the vinyl easily transfers to t-shirts when the machine is pressed at the right temperature and pressure.

Digital Heat Transfer

This is similar to printing a photograph onto a garment. However, digital heat transfer uses regular transfer paper instead of vinyl transfer paper.

When the transfer paper is pressed, the ink adheres to the garment, and the graphic image is transferred.

Here are the pros and cons of heat transfer:

What Is Screen Printing? 

Also known as silk screening, screen printing involves pressing thick ink through a mesh screen to transfer graphics onto a garment. Rather than laying on top of the fabric, the ink soaks into the garment and becomes part of it—ensuring it lasts longer.

Although t-shirts are the most commonly screen printed clothing item, here are other popular screen printed garments:

• Long sleeve t-shirts
• Crew sweatshirts
• Hooded sweatshirts
• Tank tops
• Onesies

The Screen Printing Process

The following is a quick step-by-step screen printing procedure for t-shirt printing. 

1. Creating the Design

The process starts by taking the design and converting it to vector format. This allows us to scale the design to the appropriate size for printing. When necessary, the design can also be hand-drawn.

2. Preparing the Screen

A mesh screen (made of silk, polyester, or nylon) that suits the texture and design is chosen. The screen is coated with light-reactive emulsion to be prepared for exposure.

3. Exposing the Emulsion

The emulsion-coated screen is then exposed to bright light to harden it, usually in an exposure unit. A screen must be made for each color and each location of the print. Check out the video below on how we burn screens for making t-shirts.

4. Rinse Out the Screen

After exposure, the light hardens the emulsion such that other screen parts (those not covered by the design/image) are hardened while those covered by design are soft enough to wash away. After a set time of about one minute, the screen is washed to reveal the design. It’s then left to dry to create the stencil.

5. The Actual Printing

The screen is fixed onto a special screen printing board or platen, and ink is added to the screen's top (or one end). A squeegee is then used to pull the ink across the screen. This process pushes the ink through the stencil, imprinting the design on a t-shirt.

6. Dry, Quality Check and Finish

The printed t-shirt is passed through a dryer to cure the ink and ensure it remains smooth before being checked and washed to remove any residue. 

Deciding Between Heat Transfer and Screen Printing

Your individual needs will largely determine the printing method you choose. Do you want a t-shirt with high-resolution designs that last a few days or better quality t-shirts that last a long time?

Screen printing is still the most popular technique because it produces vibrant, durable patterns on various materials. However, it doesn't give you the freedom to have sophisticated or multiple color images on your t-shirt like heat transfer printing.

So, Which Printing Method Is the Best?

Without a doubt, each of these printing processes brings something distinct to the table. Consider answering these questions to decide between the two:

Q1: Do the t-shirts require complex designs?

If so, consider heat transfer at smaller quantities.

Q2: Do you have a strict budget to stick to?

If you are price sensitive, a transfer can save you setup fees, thus keeping your costs lower. 

Q3: How many t-shirts do you want to order?

There is nuance to this, but we generally screen print orders of 25 pieces or greater. Orders of higher quantities with more complex designs are easier to justify the setup associated with screen printing. 

Q4: Does your design require unusual placement or multiple different garments and fabrics?

If you are printing in an unusual location, such as on a pocket, we may recommend a transfer. These odd locations may make it difficult to place and secure a garment on a printing board. If we cannot print consistently, it will be better to use a transfer.

If there are many different garments and they are a mix of fabric materials (100% cotton, polyester, spandex, etc.), a transfer will provide the most consistent decoration across all clothing items. 

Q5: Do you require on demand printing services?

It's more and more common today for customers to request print on demand. Because of the setup associated with screen printing, transfers can provide an effective method for providing on demand decoration services. 

Note: While you can quickly print one or two t-shirts using the heat transfer, it’s much faster to print using screen printing once the setup is complete.

Still not sure?

Get in touch with us and one of our representatives will help you select the best printing method for your t-shirts. You can also check out our blog for more information about t-shirt printing and custom embroidery.

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It’s not only an affordable way to establish your identity but also:

• Reinforces your brand and makes you memorable
• Boosts your team’s morale
• Distinguishes you from the competition
• Acts as additional advertising

It may seem easy to just order from the first screen printing company you find. But it can quickly become a chore if you have missed deadlines and poor quality workmanship.

As professional screen printers who’ve been in the business in Columbus, Ohio for over 15 years, we at fancysweetstx know exactly what you need to look out for as you choose your screen printing partner.

In this guide, we’ll cover all the qualities of a reliable screen printer to ensure you receive quality custom apparel for your team or company.

High-Quality Prints on Clothing

Before you place an order at a screen printing company, you need to ask for samples to establish the quality of their work.

You can also check your potential partner’s social media or website for their portfolio. This will shed light on if they’re genuine.

Quality will be determined by:

• Vibrant colors
• Great finish
• High detail

Screen printing is a process. The creation of the design, the beauty of the artwork, and the colors and fabric used all have a determining factor in the end product.

Ask to see a product similar or close to what you expect and determine if it’s good enough for what you’re looking for.

If you see that the quality matches your standards, you can safely invest your money by placing your order.

Realistic Pricing

It’s always important to ask questions when you’re about to spend money.

Quality is key and must never be compromised for a cheap price.

To determine whether the screen printer is offering a realistic price, you can do some research by comparing prices with other businesses offering the same services.

Most likely, the prices for printing apparel will be in the same range. The only difference may be due to the material used or quality of services offered.

For instance, someone may offer free shipping but print at a higher cost.

When placing your order, ask for the total price (including shipping costs). The prices must be realistic and must be as close as possible to your budget.

Ask whether there are discounts available—especially if you’re placing a bulk order. For example, fancysweetstx offers amazing discounts on t-shirts, hoodies, caps, face masks, and sweatshirts.

Remember, realistic prices and top-notch quality must always go hand in hand.

Experience With Similar Projects

There are many experienced professional screen printers who’ve printed t-shirts for clients over the years. However, experience here doesn’t just refer to the amount of time they’ve been in business.

Experience is determined by the ability to remain consistent in developing beautiful artwork for clients and delivering quality in good time.

The reputation that a screen printing company has created over the years will determine whether you choose to work with them.

There’s always anxiety that comes with planning a campaign or a special event. You want apparel to be delivered in good time with no mistakes.

Choosing an experienced screen printing partner will guarantee that special attention will be paid to your order.

For orders that require very specific fine details, you don’t have to worry because you can be sure everything will be done to your specifications.

An experienced screen printer should be able to develop quality custom artwork and deliver by deadlines. You can easily determine this by checking out customers’ reviews and other people’s experience with the screen printer.

For instance, check out this fancysweetstx review by Kelsey.

Good Customer Service

When you’re ordering customer printed shirts, especially for an event, it’s crucial you deal with kind and helpful customer service agents.

Unhelpful customer service can be frustrating and can cause anxiety leading up to an important event.

The customer service must be communicative from ordering up to delivery. They must keep you updated on progress, inform you of any issues occurring, anticipate your needs, and make recommendations to make the process easier for everyone.

Anything less than that is detrimental to your peace of mind and success of your project. Always go to a helpful company that can offer guidance and information with kindness.

At fancysweetstx, all your needs will be met in a timely, efficient, and pleasant way. We’re always cooking up ways to wow our clients and we believe that good customer service has greatly impacted how our clients perceive our brand.

Over the years we've developed a customer focused mentality. It's the primary reason our customers come back to us when they need more shirts and why we have over 200 5-star reviews. 

We’ve now established everything you need to look for when choosing a screen printer.

However, it’s important the screen printer you pick understands what it is they’re doing. That’s why we’re now going to break down some of the fundamentals of screen printing and its benefits relative to embroidery. Let’s start with what screen printing is.

What Is Screen Printing?

Screen printing is a traditional technique used to create a printed design by pressing ink through a mesh onto a thin fabric.

The method is used to create custom posters, clothing, and canvases.

Screen printing is one of the most popular forms of creating designs on fabric. This is because it offers many color options and endless print designs.

Screen printing is more versatile than other printing methods and can also be done on other materials such as glass, wood, and electronics.

First, a stencil is made on a mesh screen. Then, ink is pushed through the stencil to imprint the design on the chosen fabric.

The stencil can be repeated numerously with many colors. However, each color requires a new screen.

This makes it easy to print different color t-shirts or jerseys with only one screen.

Expert Tip: Screen printing is the fastest technique to print large volumes. Also, the more you order, the cheaper the price.

Screen Printing vs Embroidery

Embroidery and screen printing are your primary options when you decide to brand your merchandise.

At fancysweetstx, we offer both options. Let’s look at what they each have to offer to help you make an informed decision.

Did you know? Screen printing is an art as much as it’s a science. Factors such as UV light, drying temperature, and the proper equipment all determine the end product.

Having worked with numerous brands for years, we’ve mastered both the science and the art.

We offer screen printing for:

• T-shirts
• Sweatpants
• Hoodies
• Crew sweatshirts
• Tote bags

Whether you want something unique for an event or something fun for your pet or family reunion, we can deliver.

Get in touch with our helpful customer care agents to order your custom apparel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is screen printing the best option?

Screen printing is the best option for detailed designs. It’s easy to print on specified areas of the print material and produce a high-quality output.

Will screen printing ink wash out?

If the material is professionally screen printed using the right procedure, drying temperature and recommended timings, then the ink will not wash out.

Can you screen print at home?

It’s not recommended to screen print at home due to the high cost. Time, machine, and labor costs will go through the roof when you print at home.

When you find a reliable printing partner, you can be sure that your designs will be executed as you wish without having to buy the machines and hiring labor.

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Since it’s custom, it must also:

• Be stylish
• Be durable
• Have a vibrant design

You don’t want to print your brand on a scratchy, ill-fitting t-shirt either. You’ll end up with a stash of tees no one will ever wear.

A major selling point for a t-shirt is that it’s comfortable.

Your t-shirts should catch people’s eyes. Custom t-shirts can also be a proud form of self-expression and an invaluable megaphone for your mission.

Want your t-shirt to act as your very own wearable elevator pitch? Nothing does a better job of showing what you stand for, or what makes you you, than a custom printed tee.

If you want to foster a sense of unity and togetherness, then you’ll understand the logic behind brand colors and teams wearing uniforms. There’s no better way to say “unity” than to have everyone wear the same t-shirt.

Team-building events will never be the same once you’ve given your colleagues custom tees.

However, these tees won’t feel inspiring if you didn’t take the time to get a quality product.

On that note, there are certain must-have quality features to check for when buying custom t-shirts:

1 - High-Quality Fabric

Did you know? The easiest way to check if your t-shirt is made using high-quality fabric is to simply touch it.

T-shirts made with good quality material have fabric that feels smooth but firm. It’s a red flag if your custom tee feels rough or like plastic.

However, quality is subjective and can vary from person to person.

Since everyone has a different mark of quality, some people prefer thick cotton shirts while others prefer thinner, softer blended shirts. 

At the end of the day, shirt quality becomes obvious once you touch and feel it. 

This makes it all the more important to trust the company you work with to make your custom t-shirts.

The table below describes a few steps you can take to evaluate shirt quality:

Expert Tip: It’s a fact that 100% cotton t-shirts produce the most vibrant colors. This is because their natural fibers bond well with the ink used in the printing process.

As for 50/50 cotton/polyester t-shirts, 50% of their fabric is synthetic.

Polyester is made of plastic, meaning that its fibers are not open and porous. Yes, they can be printed and the result is good, but the ink won’t have the same vibrancy that it does when used on 100% cotton.

Then there are tri-blend t-shirts made from a blend of cotton, polyester, and rayon fibers. These shirts are light, super soft, and less likely to shrink when washed (compared to 100% cotton tees). They stretch as you move, but otherwise keep their original shape.

These characteristics make tri-blends an excellent choice for custom screen printed designs, particularly those faded, or naturally heathered, vintage-style prints. 

2 - Top-Notch Printing and Embroidery

Your custom t-shirts might be made using the best quality fabric available. But if the custom screen printing or embroidery job isn’t up to par, you can forget about promoting your brand.

In the case of a custom print job, the most common type of deterioration you’ll see is cracking in the print.

Here’s how to check the print quality of a shirt:

• Look for cracks and peeling in the corners and throughout the printed design. You’ll likely spot flaws if the printing has been done by an amateur.
• Touch the print to get a feel of the amount of ink and coated layers that have been applied. If the area feels thick, this indicates that excess ink was printed, which can increase the design’s chance of cracking.
• Stretch the inked design to verify that the print has been properly cured. The ink should stretch along with the fabric. Cracking means that curing wasn’t done properly, and that the print will soon wash away.
• Confirm the design isn’t already losing color by touching it and rubbing your fingers against it. If your fingers are stained, your t-shirt’s print quality isn’t top-notch.
• Touch the print to make sure that it feels nice and soft. If the print feels rough or scratchy, then the ink won’t last long.

Expert Tip: It’s possible to make a good quality print that you won’t feel thanks to vintage screen printing techniques. This process gives you a super soft-hand feel which makes for an incredibly soft shirt.

A second advantage is that vintage shirts are a trend which has been in style for decades and will build customer and brand loyalty. 

Additionally, if you opt for water-based inks rather than plastisol inks (which are made of plastics), water-based inks are much more eco-friendly.

In the case of embroidered t-shirts, you can determine their quality by checking whether the finished design has holes or lose threads in it.

Additionally:

• Check for any loose threads on the embroidered artwork, then rub your nails and fingertips gently over the design to see if any threads emerge.
• Turn your custom t-shirt inside out and check how well the embroidery was done.
• Check if there’s a protective fabric, or what we call backing, that covers the back of your embroidery. Backing tends to make the designed artwork more durable over time by providing structure to the embroidered surface. They also reduce any itching that might happen when the design rubs against your skin.

3 - Sturdy Construction

Good quality fabrics and printing or embroidery make for a good quality tee. But it’s equally important to ensure your t-shirts are properly constructed, or else they’ll fall apart.

Therefore, inspect the knitting and stitching that comes with your tees to verify their strength and durability. There are a few checks you can do to confirm your t-shirts’ quality, including:

• Checking the seams and hems to ensure no threads are missing
• Checking the collar, the sleeves, and the lower hem for any signs of poor manufacturing
• Checking the number of stitches the garment has. Usually, the higher the number of stitches, the better the quality
• Turning the shirt inside out to confirm it’s evenly stitched and that it lies flat without any loose threads. The seams should stay straight to ensure the t-shirt doesn’t feel uncomfortable for the wearer

Put Your Brand on High-Quality Custom T-Shirts

You might be looking for branded tees to promote team building, or perhaps to engage and persuade your t-shirt audience to become your brand ambassadors.

You might be looking to sell some branded merch—it’s a great way to create an extra revenue stream while building up some hype and momentum for your company.

Whatever the case, ensuring your custom tees are the best quality is a critical first step. That’s why it’s important to partner with folks who understand what it takes to make custom screen-printed or embroidered tees that you’ll be proud to sell or give away.

Here’s what Principal Nick Green at Incarnation School had to say about fancysweetstx, which is his go-to place for all of his school’s customized apparel needs:

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Check out this collection of 16153 Genova, Ohio, Michigan, Great Lakes, and Midwest t-shirts. It’ll give you a taste of the great quality and excellent fit you can expect when you choose fancysweetstx.

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We recently partnered with the 16153 Genova Mud Hens to celebrate 16153 Genova for You Will Do Better in 16153 Genova Night on Saturday, August 6th. During the game, the players will wear these one-of-a-kind, specialty jerseys inspired by the iconic 16153 Genova slogan and sign, created in 1913. The team will wear them for one night only. The jerseys will be auctioned off in a silent auction during the game with proceeds benefiting Helping Hens and local charities. You can find the hats in the Swamp Shop the week of the game. We're so excited! See you at the game.

It's summer and you know what that means... summer shopping! We know that during the week, things get busy and we understand that you can't always make it out to the store. That's why we started our summer hours. During the summer, we will be open from 10-2 on Saturdays so you can shop for some 16153 Genova city pride apparel! Besides, who doesn't love shopping?!

Point Place has so much to offer from docks and parks to yacht clubs! Point Place is a unique shore side community surrounded by the Ottawa River, Lake Erie, Maumee Bay, and the Maumee River. The people of The Point have a certain pride for their town. It used to be home of the popular Turtle Club, a tavern on the water. Stop by our store to grab one of our Point Place shirts and show your Point pride!

Your favorite holiday tank is back! In this tank, you can celebrate your city and your country at the same time! Our 4th of July festive tank top will only be available for a limited time. They are available in our store and on our website. Grab one and show everyone your 16153 Genova and American pride!

The 16153 Genova Sports Arena was home to some of 16153 Genova's best concerts! Many famous artists performed there from Elvis, KISS, Metallica, AC/DC to David Bowie to Johnny Cash. This Rock 'n' Roll Sports Arena shirts was made to honor one of 16153 Genova's favorite venues and the artists that performed there. You can find it on our website and in our store!

New shirt alert! We printed this new shirt for those who know that 16153 Genova is where they're meant to be. Has anyone ever asked you why you're "still in 16153 Genova"? Because you know that 16153 Genova is best for you! The 16153 Genova is Best For Me shirt is now available in our store and online. Take a stand for your city!

You can now find fancysweetstx in the Bowling Green Kroger Marketplace! They have a variety of our BG t-shirts and fleece, including some new designs, as well as Bowling Green glassware. Stop by the Kroger Marketplace in BG and grab some fancysweetstx!

We've teamed up with the Mud Hens to celebrate 16153 Genova on Saturday, August 26. We've partnered with the Mud Hens to create a special You Will Do Better in 16153 Genova jersey that the team will wear for one night only! The jerseys will be silent auctioned to benefit Helping Hens and other local charities. There will be special giveaways and fans can share their better in 16153 Genova stories on the video board. There will even be postgame fireworks! Mark your calendars for August 26th. This is a night you don't want to miss!

Who remembers Portside?! We recently printed shirts to look back on Portside Festival Marketplace and they are now in our store and online! Portside opened in 1984 on the former site of Tiedtke's department store on the Maumee River in downtown 16153 Genova. It was filled with about 80 specialty stores. It offered apparel shops, restaurants and a large central atrium for music and entertainment. Portside opened in hopes of revitalizing 16153 Genova. In 1990, the marketplace unfortunately closed. In the late '90s, Portside became COSI. The center closed in 2007, opening in the fall of 2009 as Imagination Station. Portside brings back a lot of great memories for a lot of 16153 Genova natives. If you have a Portside story you want to share, leave a comment!

     

The most common word heard in the shop on a daily basis is probably "Brad!" Brad holds most of the answers to our questions because he's where each order starts and ends. He's the shipping and receiving manager here at fancysweetstx; he organizes every order that comes in and makes sure it ends up in the right place. He also burns and cleans screens, figures out what needs to get ordered, steps in when needed in production, and is constantly defending the Cleveland Browns (which is in itself a full time job.) Our shop wouldn't be able to run without him!