Everyone wears them – kids, adults, women, and men – but nobody really thinks too much about them. 

Sales of printed graphic t-shirts are increasing.  Customers in industries such as hospitality, logistics, construction, industrial, and medical, are increasingly providing custom-printed t-shirts to their employees as a marketing tool. Not only that, but the use of custom-printed t-shirts to raise social awareness and support a cause have made graphic tees particularly popular among the younger generation.  This coupled with the ability to print a wide range of colors, patterns, words or images onto shirts have driven the demand for custom tees through the roof!  . 

Here are just a few of the reasons graphic tees never go out of style: 

1.  Easy to wear. It probably goes without saying, but we’ll say it anyway. T-shirts are probably the most comfortable and casual clothing anyone can own. They are cute, simple, and comfortable for tasks such as running errands or meeting friends for a quick lunch or drink.
2. Something For Everyone. As we age, the gap between age-appropriate clothing thins. The versatility and combinations of the graphic T-shirt make it an attraction for people of all age groups and body types. Children can use these shirts to showcase their winning teams in miniature football. Students may use them to represent their favorite artists, songwriters, and authors. Adults can use them for job marketing strategies. Each age group can define what a shirt like this will mean to them.
3. A Source of Positivity.   The world is filled with its fair share of challenges. Sometimes something as simple as our clothing can provide comfort and compassion to those around us. Sarcastic T-shirts continue to offer solace in times of intense worry. These quirky statements can act as icebreakers and help to foster empathy in times of crisis. 
4.  A Powerful Statement.  Graphic tees can play a significant role in spreading awareness and powerful messages. In protests, crowds often wear shirts with messages on them to show solidarity. They can make statements that anyone can understand instantly just by looking at them. Wearing these powerful messages can make you feel empowered and can make the people around you feel supported. 

Humans expressed themselves with tees long before tweets, Facebook statuses, or even messages, but today t-shirts have achieved a whole new level of artiness. From everyday casual looks to special events, you can make any graphic tee look awesome if you pair it with other accessories and clothes. Whatever your interests are, there’s a shirt for you out there.

Ricoma International

Ricoma International is the custom apparel industry’s leading manufacturer of embroidery machines and apparel decorating equipment. Founded on the mission of providing quality equipment that’s both reliable and affordable to apparel decorators, Ricoma has grown into a multi-national business serving apparel decorators in more than 160 countries. Along with manufacturing top-quality equipment, Ricoma prides itself on offering expert training, round-the-clock technical support and free educational resources to help new decorators hone their craft and make the custom apparel industry more accessible for everyone. 

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