The Talkin' T-Shirts Blog


Tips for Better Designs

Tips for Better Designs

Posted: August 25, 2015 |

  Here at The Adair Group, we encourage all of you designers to chase your entrepreneurial dreams. Just because we supply the bulk tees for your T-shirt business or start-up, it doesn’t mean we don’t care about the designs that go onto them! Designers, illustrators, graphic artists, and calligraphers alike are finding that putting their work onto apparel is a popular means to make money creatively. Think of how cool it will be to see your designs being housed in popular stores across ... [ read more ]

New for Fall 2015

New for Fall 2015

Posted: August 25, 2015 |

The kids are back in school, and that means fall is right around the corner. It means it is almost holiday season, and that fall/winter sports like football, field hockey, wrestling, and soccer are here! Just because the leaves are changing colors and the air has a chill, it doesn’t mean you still can’t enjoy fun outdoor activities. Popular sports games are just beginning to start, and families spend time outdoors for birthdays and reunions. Make these events even more fun by creating p... [ read more ]

Millennials and T-Shirt Designing

Millennials and T-Shirt Designing

Posted: August 25, 2015 |

Millennials are one of the largest generations in history. This group, also known as Generation Y, is entering their prime spending years. They will have a huge influence on the economy, and their unique experiences and perspectives will change the way Americans have traditionally gone about buying and selling. However, this generation has a bad reputation in today’s workforce. Perhaps they are just misunderstood. Generation Y people have grown up with rapid change, which gives them a set... [ read more ]

Don't Pay a Double Markup

Don’t Pay a Double Markup

Posted: March 18, 2015 |

We get the question posed to us all the time, why should I buy from The Adair Group? What’s makes Adair different and better. It’s a fair question. Here is a good example of our value add. Let’s say your end game is you need t-shirts for a sports team with numbers and players names on each shirt. Well if we only sell blank shirts then why would you do business with us? The answer is simple, buying the blank shirt from us will ensure your total cost of the garment is less. If you reach out ... [ read more ]

Requests for Assortments

Requests for Assortments

Posted: November 5, 2014 |

Here at The Adair Group, we do our best to honor special requests. For instance, when customers order items such as assorted color t-shirts sometimes there are certain colors they do or don’t want. If you put that in the comment section when placing your order we will do our best to make it happen. For example, you can say NO RED or PLEASE INCLUDE NAVY. We cannot 100% guarantee that all special requests can be honored but we will do our best. Rest assured if there is navy in the warehouse... [ read more ]

5 Reasons to Feel Safe Buying from Us

5 Reasons to Feel Safe Buying from Us

Posted: September 24, 2014 |

Even though the ecommerce revolution is no longer in its infancy, many consumers still do not feel 100% comfortable making a purchase on the computer versus being in a store. We understand why some people feel this way but to help ease your mind we have created a list of the 5 reasons why you should feel safe making a purchase on TheAdairGroup.com Quality Products- We only sell high quality products. We carry a wide array of first quality t-shirts and fleece as well as our TAG Certified irr... [ read more ]

Celebrate Mother’s Day with Low Prices!

Posted: May 6, 2014 |

After a pretty crazy winter season most of the country had, I am sure we can all agree that we are more than happy to have some warm weather finally come our way.  Who would have ever thought that Southern United States would have worse weather than the rest of the country? At least for part of the time.   But don’t worry, all of that cold and snow will soon be a distant memory.   I can tell you, it is definitely warming up fast here in Georgia! Before we know we will be close to 100 degr... [ read more ]

How to Start a T-Shirt Business

How to Start a T-Shirt Business

Posted: March 11, 2014 |

So you want to be in the t-shirt business.  Its sounds like fun (and it is) but like anything else in life it’s a lot of hard work.  If you are serious about being in the business you want to know what you are getting into.  Here are a few things to think about before you jump in.   1.   Choose a Specialty- What part of the business do you want to be in?   Perhaps a screen printer or embroiderer?  This will take capital to purchase the machinery and a great deal of know how.... [ read more ]

History of Tie Dye T-Shirts

History of Tie Dye T-Shirts

Posted: February 14, 2014 |

The term "tie-dye" first appeared in the United States during the 1960's.  Hippies, who were protesting the Vietnam War and promoting peace and love, began wearing clothing with vibrant colors and psychedelic designs.  This clothing is called tie-dye.   Tie-Dye T-Shirts and dresses were a symbol of non-violence and their popularity quickly spread among America's youth.  Not to mention how cool the shirts look.  You can imagine how the design and colors of these shirts stood out in the 1960... [ read more ]

Learn How T-Shirts Are Made

Learn How T-Shirts Are Made

Posted: January 14, 2014 |

A question we get all the time is “How are t-shirts made?’  Since they don’t magically appear, I thought I would take you through the process in an easy to understand format. 1.  Sourcing Cotton- The first thing you must do is source the cotton.  This is a tricky process because weather conditions always affect the crop. Some years the crop is better than others.  Due to supply and demand this can really affect the cotton prices.  If the t-shirt manufacturer has to pay more ... [ read more ]