Some summer t-shirt trends seen at the Van’s US Open of Surfing that took place in July in Huntington Beach, California, included full color logos with photo-realistic artwork.
Another full color t-shirt design offered at the Vans store at the Huntington Beach US Open of Surfing
This full color photo-based design was offered on a variety of colored shirts, including black, red, yellow, orange, blue and white.
Another full color image that started with a photo of the Huntington Beach pier.
Take note of this trend in logo placement on a women’s v-neck t-shirt.
It’s always important to make it easy for buyers to see the wide variety of shirts that are available for purchase at an event.
With the end of summer looming in most places, I’ve been thinking about how some of the hottest trends of the summer will probably continue on into fall. However, where summer is the season for bright showy colors, things do tend to become more simplified in the fall, both in nature and in t-shirt art. Since fall means back to school, it’s time to review what types of designs are most popular for school wear. And not just colleges and high schools, but all types of schools, from pre-k to elementary to middle schools. Even home-schooled kids sometimes get together with other home-schooled kids and anytime there’s a group of kids doing something together, there’s usually a desire for a custom t-shirt to commemorate the occasion. Remember, these designs can be as simple as a school name, done with lettering. And don’t forget about offering your customers reflective lettering or logos for those new backpacks. Here are some links to some older blog posts that can give you ideas on how to create great back-to-school looks quickly and easily with your heat press.
1. Simple Back to School Mascots–Transfer Express Blog
2. What Will You Decorate this Fall–Stahls’ ID Blog
3. Back to School Sales Booster–Stahls’ ID Blog
4. Big Profits in Custom Printing for Back to School–Transfer Express Blog