How to Remove Deodorant Stains from the Underarms of Black T-Shirts

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There is nothing quite as noticeable and embarrassing as underarm deodorant stains on a black T-shirt. It always seems to happen when we are in a rush or going somewhere special or with your absolute favorite black T-shirt. To make things worse, it’s not easy to remove such stains and you need to pay particular attention when laundering the item. Below you will find some tips on making sure you get rid of those annoying marks. There are also some emergency tips to get rid of them when you have nothing to change into or have already left home before you realize that you have deodorant streaks.

When washing your black T-shirt, follow these great tips to get rid of deodorant stains.

Option #1
Put ammonia on a cloth or paper towel and apply it to the stain as a treatment to remove the white deodorant stain. Wash as usual. Be careful not to inhale the ammonia.

Option #2
Apply enzyme activated laundry detergent to the stain and let it sit for a while, before laundering the T-shirt in more of the same detergent.

Option #3
Remove the T-shirt as soon as possible to clean it. Pre-treat the area with a commercially made stain treatment or a mixture of liquid laundry detergent and water and gently rub the area. Wash the shirt in the hottest water possible.

Option #4
The environmentally friendly way to remove deodorant stains from black T-shirts is with salt. Wet the area with the stain and pour some table salt on it, rub it into the stain to erase it. Then add a little extra salt to the wash water and wash the shirt as usual. A pricier version, but still environmentally friendly, is to use vodka as a pre-treatment on deodorant stains and rub it in a little. If the stain has been there a while, you may need to let the vodka sit on it for a couple of hours. Wash as usual.

If you need the stain off now because you want to wear the black T-shirt, there is an immediate fix to the problem. Take a black cotton sock and rub the deodorant stain until it comes out. Sounds too easy to be true. Try it and see. Turning the T-shirt inside out and rubbing the deodorant stain with the inside of the fabric will usually remove the stain too. Do not try removing the stain with water and paper towels, because this only leads to disaster. Little white fibers will be stuck to your black shirt from the paper towel and when the water dries the stain will still be there.

So now that you have the inside edge on getting rid of those nasty white streaks that deodorant can leave on your favorite black T-shirt, you are ready to start wearing it every chance you get. Get yourself some new custom-made black T-shirts too, because they are always in style. Then wear them confidently knowing that your deodorant is not ruining your look.

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Does your t-shirt protect you from UVB rays? New SPF 30+ Protection T-Shirts

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The Solar Protective Factory announced today that they have created the first all cotton t-shirt that has received a seal of recommendation for its UPF rating from the Skin Cancer Foundation. The t-shirt has a UPF 50+ rating and is said to maintain this for quality of protection for over two years. The shirts were tested by laundering them forty times and exposing it to 100 hours of ultraviolet exposure. The Solar Protective Factory archived the high UPF rating through “innovations in fabric construction including thread type and loft, the warp and fil weave and knitting and pharmacologically inert dyes and chemical treatments.”

According to the company the American Cancer Society recommends that a t-shirt should provide at least the equivalent of SPF 15 but the average 100% cotton t-shirt has equivalent of 4-10 SPF. The new t-shirts from the Solar Protective Factory are said to have way more protection up to 30 SPF. The SPF t-shirts are priced from $11.95 to $17.95 and are available at the SPF Store.

For more information check out the SPF press release, the more information on the products, or buy an SPF shirt.


T-Shirts for Dad – Personalized Father’s Day Gift Ideas

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Looking for a great Father’s Day gift for the dad who has everything? How about a way to let him know what a great dad he is on his birthday or Christmas? Custom-designed t-shirts are the way to go!

Every dad feels great when he’s appreciated. Showing the love to dad through hugs, kisses, and spending time with him is all good. There are lots of dads out there who would welcome the opportunity to wear a cool tee that shows off to the world how much his kids love him.

Available in almost any color, you can order one for the special dad in your life in his favorite shade. Take a look at the t-shirts he already has; then you’ll know for sure what style he prefers.

The rest is up to you! Lots of young families like to give dad t-shirts with baby’s footprints on the front; this tells everyone dad meets that he’s got a new baby in the house, and he’ll be congratulated. Of course, the tee might also be stained with spit-up after he’s worn it a time or two, but I bet he won’t mind. Another good idea for a dad with young children at home is to make a t-shirt with the kids’ pictures on the front. Witty sayings or captions like “The Hometown Team” can be printed above the photo.

For the dad who likes things understated, you can try a tee that has a smaller design, say where a pocket would be. A small graphic of a trophy surrounded with the words Best Dad Award will be sure to please. You can also choose a design that goes on the back of the t-shirt; some dads might feel more comfortable with the graphics behind him where they aren’t always catching his eye and making him feel more noticeable.

Then, there are some dads who will wear anything, regardless of how understated or how wild the t-shirt is. With these dads, your imagination can really go crazy. Try funny shirts like “My kids rock” or “Superdad!” printed on a Superman logo.

“Behind Every Kid is a Great Dad” is a shirt that will show the world that here walks a dad who puts his family first. Another favorite is “Property of My Kids, 24/7”.

If your family has some special sayings or ways to tell each other “I love you”, you can put that on a t-shirt! As kids grow older, they start to get embarrassed when mom or dad says those three little words in front of their friends. Many parents solve this by coming up with code words that mean the same thing. For example, they might say something like, “You rock” or “Until next time!” This could literally be anything.

Some tees can even show that the wearer of the shirt is a man that loves his country, team, hobby, along with his kids; “World’s Greatest Dad” printed in the style of a baseball pennant is one example.

Getting a t-shirt for dad on Father’s Day, his birthday, or even Christmas is a great, unique way to show the dad in your life how much you love and appreciate him. Have fun!

Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day – A History of Memorial Day & T-Shirts

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T-Shirts have long been a tool for spreading awareness and a billboard for expressing ourselves. On Memorial Day many people choose to wear patriotic t-shirts and create personalized designs to help remember honoring the fallen soldiers. Remembering the men and women, soldiers and civilians, who have died while defending the United States has been a tradition in America since 1863, following the death of hundreds of thousands of soldiers during the War Between the States. Back then, the day of recognition was called Decoration Day, because flowers were placed on the graves of soldiers from both North and South. Started by women, some the wives of government representatives, others within local communities, the tradition became a yearly one.

The idea of recognizing a day to honor fallen soldiers is believed to have begun with a woman named Miss Emma Hunter of Pennsylvania, who appeared at her father’s tomb with flowers in 1864. There, she also met another woman bearing flowers to the grave of her son. The two women agreed to meet the same day the following year in order to again place flowers on their graves, and so Boalsburg, Pennsylvania, is credited with originating Memorial Day. Another legend tells of the creation of Memorial Day taking place as women from Columbus, Mississippi placed flowers upon the graves of both Confederate and Union soldiers in 1866.

In 1865, a suggestion was made to the Commander in Chief of the Grand Army of the Republic for citizens around the country to be able to have access to soldier’s graves on the last day of May for the purpose of “strewing with flowers or otherwise decorating the graves of comrades who died in defense of their country.” Shortly thereafter, ceremonies were held at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia, directly across the Potomac River from Washington D.C., where they continue to this day. Though Memorial Day was not officially designated a national holiday until the late 1870’s, observers from towns and cities across the United States observed, recognized and honored veterans of all wars the last day in May. In 1873, New York was the first state in America to officially declare May 30th a legal holiday.

Navy personnel and families created small boats made of flowers and set them afloat at ports on both American coasts to that the tides would carry the flowers out to sea in the hopes that they would eventually find those who had been buried or lost at sea. Towns everywhere celebrate the day with red, white and blue streamers, parades, speeches and events designed to commemorate the sacrifices and loyalty of soldiers, both men and women, who have lost their lives in the continued pursuit of freedom and democracy. Flags, normally raised in front of all government and school buildings, are also raised in front of homes. Cemeteries around the country are decorated with thousands of little flags placed at the headstones of veterans. Military ceremonies performed throughout the country offer cannon and gun salutes to those who have given their all for their country. The playing of Taps in cemetery ceremonies around the nation brings tears to thousands of eyes every year, while white crosses decorated with red poppies or carnations remind all Americans that freedom is neither free nor to be taken for granted.

Schools around the country celebrate Memorial Day with crafts and classroom assignments that ensure that soldier’s contributions to freedom never be forgotten, and many veterans visit classrooms and auditoriums around the country, telling of their experiences during various battles and wars. The Pledge of Allegiance became a daily requirement for American children in schools around the country, serving as a reminder of what it means to be a citizen of one of the greatest countries in the world.

Memorial Day is one of America’s most honored holidays, when all military personnel are recognized and appreciated for their sacrifices and dedication to preserving the ideals of freedom and democracy not only within the United States of America, but around the globe. Honor our soldiers and the people you care about on memorial day with a t-shirt. Some ideas for t-shirts on Memorial day might be a simple flag of the United States or maybe a yellow ribbon with the name of a solider. If you have other ideas for a memorial day t-shirt please let us know.

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It’s Time to Haul Ash T-Shirt Spotted on Celebrity

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Adrian Grenier was spotted taking a break from filming the fifth season of Entourage in Los Angeles at the El Rey theater. Grenier was wearing a fitted baby blue heathered ringer t-shirt with an image of the erupting Mt. St. Helens. The t-shirt has the funny phrase “It’s time to haul ash!, Mt. St. Helens, Washington. Via: Pacific Coast News Online

How to Get Beer Stains Out of T-Shirts

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Got beer stains on your favorite T-shirt? What’s a beer lover to do? There are many different recommended ways however some of my personal favorites involve not removing it at all. You can make a note in fabric paint about where you were/what you were doing when you got your beer stain. Wash it as usual without treating the beer stain and then use the tee as your official beer-drinking shirt. You can even mark future beer stains similarly until your T-shirt becomes a souvenir of many a party. If you are serious about removing beer stains though, two popular methods are outlined below.

Technique #1

If you really do want to remove beer stains from your T-shirt, here is one method of how to do so. As soon as possible after the spill occurs, remove the shirt. Rinse it thoroughly with cold water from the inside of the shirt, to remove as much of the stain as possible. Then make a mixture of liquid laundry detergent and cold water and apply it to the beer stain for a minimum of 5 minutes, then rinse. If the stain is still visible, make a mixture of 1 part vinegar with 2 parts of water and apply that to it carefully. Rinse it out immediately because if not, the vinegar will bleach the shirt. Wash as usual, according to the instructions on the tag of the T-shirt.

Technique #2

Another highly recommended method also involves vinegar. Rinse the shirt in cold water as soon as possible after the stain occurs and keep the shirt wet until the stain is gone or you may inadvertently let it set in. Mix together a stain treatment that consists of 2 cups of cold water, 2 tablespoons of white vinegar and 1 teaspoon of dishwashing detergent. The key is choosing the right dishwashing detergent; make sure it is clear or white in color, has no bleach, perfumes, or moisturizers. Lightly apply the mixture to the stain with a white or light-colored cloth. Do not rub it in, as the rubbing action may damage the fabric. Wash as usual. This mixture is a great pre-treatment for most food and beverage stains.

In reality, beer is a relatively easy stain to remove. However, it can be more difficult if it is one of the darker beers, because there is more pigment to remove. Here are some additional beer stain removal tips to keep in mind. You should definitely not use hot water when attempting to remove a beer stain as it will instead cause the stain to set in. Using bar soap also makes it more difficult to remove beer stains, so stick with liquid detergents. Be patient but act quickly and use one of the two techniques described above and in no time, your favorite T-shirt will be beer stain free.

Better yet, get yourself a custom-made T-shirt and have it printed with something fun like “My official beer drinking shirt,” “Ask me where I got these beer stains,” or “Like my clean shirt? Ask me how to remove beer stains.”

History of Father’s Day – T-Shirts have become a Popular Gift Idea for Dad

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T-Shirts as gifts have become a big part of Father’s Day so we thought it was appropriate to provide a short history of this special day.

Mrs. Bruce John Dodd of Spokane, Washington spent a Sunday during May of 1909 in church listening to one of the first sermons directed specifically at the celebration of motherhood. She was so taken by the sentiments that she began efforts to generate support for a similar day honoring fatherhood. Her efforts are often credited with the beginning of Father’s Day celebrations in the United States.

Many countries of Roman Catholic leaning celebrate fatherhood on the Feast of Saint Joseph, the day set aside within the church to honor Joseph, the father of Jesus. Obviously, this makes sense considering that during biblical times it was rare for a man to accept, love and nurture a child who was biologically not his own.

For the United States, a secular celebration seemed more appropriate and the idea for the June came from Mrs. Dodd’s suggestion of June 5. The day is actually celebrated on the third Sunday in June, however because organization efforts were not completed in time to hold the national celebration on that suggested date. The first organized celebration happened in her hometown of Spokane in 1910, just one year later than the beginning celebrations for Mother’s Day.

The passing of a bill in support of a national celebration of fatherhood did not occur until many years later however, and gender bias may have been the reason that it took until 1972 for Father’s Day to be declared a national holiday. Traditionally, the Congress was made up of exclusively men and therefore they believed that passing a holiday with the specific intention of honoring men might appear to be a conflict of interest. Therefore, it was not until Richard Nixon’s administration that the day became nationally recognized.

When Mrs. Dodd began her efforts, it was partially because her own father had raised six children without their mother. As a young adult of 27, she had grown to realize the determination, dedication and sacrifice that her father demonstrated in order to present his children with opportunities and love.

Father’s are considered the root and support for society, and their role in guiding their children towards success and virtue is very important to the development of society. Therefore, the establishment of Father’s Day is very important in that it serves to recognize the role of a father within a family and within society as a whole.

Father’s Day is celebrated widely throughout the world, where children of all ages take time to recognize their father’s love and influence and to celebrate fathers in general. Most celebrations include a special dinner and gifts. Naturally, the holiday has become more commercialized than it was ever intended at the beginning.

Because the role and attitude of fathers throughout the world varies tremendously, there is no one specific gift that is given more than others. Of course, the cliché gift of a tie still appears occasionally. Unlike Mother’s Day, where flowers and chocolate are hot sellers, retailers have had to become more creative in their marketing efforts in order to cover all types of dads. Popular gift items do include sports equipment, steak dinners, free car washes by the little ones and of course the t-shirt. The t-shirt has become such a popular gift is that it is easy to create a custom t-shirt that has just the right message for your dad. Father’s Day t-shirts can tell how much you love your father or if you dare you can give him a funny shirt that pokes fun of him. But what is most important is that people everywhere are taking time out of their busy lives to pay attention to their own father and his role in their life.

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How to Shrink Your T-shirt

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T-shirt shrickMost T-shirts today come pre-shrunk, however there is still a small amount of shrinkage that can still occur. If it shrinks significantly, it shows that the manufacturing quality is probably not very high. Preshrunk is a standard used in good quality T-shirt manufacturing because it tends to provide a more stable finished format and better results with color, printing and size. However, there are times when we buy or are given those T-shirts that have not been preshrunk and they are too large for us. That’s when we want to shrink a T-shirt so that it fits better.

If you are looking to shrink a T-shirt that you have, you first need to look at the fabric content. There are certain fabrics that simply just do not shrink, like acrylic. The majority of T-shirts though are made of cotton or a cotton blend and these do shrink under the right conditions. The trick to shrinking cotton T-shirts is to use lots of heat.

First set your washer for a small load and set the water temperature to hot. If the pre-set temperature on your home’s water heater is more warm than hot, you may want to add some boiling water to the washer also to increase the temperature.

Then add your T-shirt to be shrunk to the wash water and let it proceed through the cycle as usual. Do not put any other clothes in with your T-shirt and use laundry detergent like usual.

As soon as the washer finishes, put it in the dryer on the highest temperature setting possible and leave it there until it is bone dry. Then, let it sit until it cools before removing it. You should have succeeded in reducing it one or two sizes. You may also iron it with a very hot iron, but do not iron outward as you may stretch it.

One thing to keep in mind however is that any clothing item that you shrink at home may not shrink in the ways you want it to. Often the results are uneven or the shirt is too short, or not wide enough or the collar or sleeves didn’t shrink in relation to the shirt. Therefore when you attempt this, the results are always risky and you may not get want you want, leaving you with a T-shirt that doesn’t fit right and doesn’t look good anymore.

If you opt to get a preshrunk T-shirt that is an almost perfect fit, avoid shrinkage by washing it in cold or warm water and drying it on low. If you get a larger shirt than you need for whatever reason and want to shrink it, follow the directions above for the best possible result.

Get yourself a variety of custom-made T-shirts that fit, by ordering online to guarantee that your size is in stock and you’ll never need to shrink a T-shirt again. No need to worry about uneven shrinkage or a retailer selling out of your size when you order custom-made T-shirts in the design of your choice.

If you have any advice on shrinking or preventing your shirt please let us know.

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Celebrities Support Ghandi on T-Shirts

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The 6 month pregnant actress Minnie Driver was spotted in London to promote her her album ‘Seastories’ wearing a light brown maternity t-shirt with an image of Ghandi. It is hard not to like a man who believed in truth and resistance to evil through active non-violent resistance.

Ghandi has inspired movements for civil rights and freedom and has been a symbol of peace around the world. If you need a refresher on Ghandi check out MjGandhi.org, or Wikipedia. Via Pacific Coast Online

10 Interesting Facts about Cotton and T-Shirts – The Good and Bad

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Cotton is a fiber that grows around the seeds of a cotton plant. The plant is native shrub to subtropical regions including India and Africa. Cotton is the most widely used fiber for clothing in the world and provides thousands of useful products such as towels, robes, bed sheets, demin, and of course dozens of other types of clothing including t-shirts.

Below are some interesting (the good and the bad) facts about cotton.

1. Cotton has been grown for 6,000 years.

2. Cotton accounts for about 40 percent of total world fiber production.

3. There are 35,000 cotton farms in the U.S. and 98% percent of cotton is grown in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas. However, the United States is not the number one producer of cotton. . The top five cotton producing countries are China, India, United States, Pakistan and Brazil as number five.

4. U.S. textile mills spin almost 10 million bales a year. One bale of cotton is enough to make 1,217 men’s T-shirts

5. Cotton is a pesticide-intensive crop and uses almost 25% of the world’s insecticides and 10% of the world’s pesticides.

6. Fiber for one cotton T-shirt requires 256.6 gallons of water.

7. U.S. farmers receive a $230 subsidy for every acre of cotton. The percent given to cotton growers is five times what farmers receive for cereal crops. This let to 68% of U.S. cotton was exported at prices below production costs. In 2005, The World Trade Organization (WTO) declared that the U.S. farm subsidies were illegal. The WTO argued that the U.S. cotton subsidies distorted global markets that did not save small U.S. farmers and it resulted in environmental damage.

8. There is a 50%+ difference is yields between conventional and organic cotton production. In 2001 was 790 kg per ha for conventional and only 468 kg per ha for organic cotton. (Source: )

9. The U.S. cotton industry accounts for more than $25 billion in products and services annually.

10. Cotton creates over 400,000 jobs in the United States.

Sources: CCGGA, PBS, WIkipedia, ICAC.org

Top 10 Bachelor Party T-Shirt Ideas

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Bachelor parties are a rite of passage that make many brides-to-be quite nervous and they probably should be. In the United States bachelor parties are also know as stag party. In the UK, Ireland, Canada and New Zealand bachelor parties are know as stag night. In Australia they call it buck’s party.

Bachelor parties are thought to have started in ancient Sparta (5th century BC) where soldiers would have dinner together and toast each other on the eve of the wedding. Well, as we all know bachelor parties have gone way past just dinner and a toast. Many times bachelor parties include drinking, gambling, smoking and strippers. There is also a fair bit of hazing of the groom during these nights to help him celebrate in what is to be thought of his last night of freedom before he is tied to a relationship for the rest of his life.

Bachelor parties can be anywhere but have grown in fanciness and expense. Many folks have thier bachelor parties in Las Vegas, South Beach Miami, or even Mexico.

One way to make your bachelor party even more memorable (if you want to remember) is with t-shirts for the groom or for everyone attending the party. The shirts attract attention which is a fun thing to do on a bachelor party.

We have a list of the top 10 bachelor party slogans for t-shirts.

1. Buy me a beer my wedding is near (who doesn’t like free booze?)
2. “Name’s” Last Night of Freedom (depends on your definition of marriage I guess)
3. “Name’s” Entourage (for everyong besides the groom)
4. Stripper Parking (across chest)
5. Game Over (phrase with image of bride and groom)
6. Buy me a beer the end is near (for the pessimist)
7. Bachelor Party Support Crew (for the grooms friends)
8. Bachelor Party Drinking Team (because you all like to drink)
9. End of an Era (oh yes it is)
10. Bachelor (simple enough to get the message across)

Do you have any other ideas for bachelor party t-shirts, if so we would love to hear them. Feel free to leave your ideas as a comment on this post.

Company T-Shirts Boost Morale

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Keeping employees happy and satisfied is a challenge for many companies. Planning company events is one way to maintain employee satisfaction. Events such as a company picnic are a time for employees to relax and mingle. Families get the opportunity to spend time together. Spouses get to meet the many people they hear about everyday after work. Company picnics are wonderful at creating a stress-free environment for employees and giving them down time, so they can be more productive at work.

Company events can be difficult to organize and plan. All companies want to make a great impression at the company event, so that employees will remember the event for years to come. Custom t-shirts are a fun way to create a lasting impression. The company can design a shirt specifically for the company picnic, or other event, that will bring back memories for employees.

Designing a custom t-shirt is actually quite fun. There are many color options for the shirt, although if you are a company with many men, pink may not go over well! There are also options for what you want to have on the t-shirt. It can be as simple as the company name and logo. Although a nice simple choice, it’s not very fun. Consider having fun with the design of your shirt.

A funny saying would be great for your company’s custom t-shirt. One example was a car manufacturer that had a shirt with the saying, “Professional test drivers, don’t try this at home!” It is a cute saying and brings back memories for the employees and former employees. Depending on what your company focus is, there may be a saying that would fit perfect for your company t-shirt. A saying like, “I’m Fried” could be great for a restaurant or computer company. It may also be exactly what your employees are feeling, so it would be appropriate.

Adding graphics to the t-shirt is another great option. A restaurant that uses “I’m Fried” could have a fried egg graphic or a person in a frying pan. A computer company using the same phrase could have a computer on fire or a person sitting by a computer with his head sparking. The possibilities are endless. The graphic used could come from your company itself. A great way to promote your event would be to have an employee contest to design the shirt (or just graphic). The winner could get a number of prizes from a free lunch, movie tickets, or even a paid day off. The better the prize, the better the entries!

Custom t-shirts are a fun way to promote your company event and invoke memories for years. Taking the time to design a fantastic company t-shirt will be worth the effort when the company event occurs and you see the looks on the faces of attendees. If you chose to do a contest to design the shirt, waiting to reveal the winner when the shirts are distributed could be a great employee moral booster. Employees will be anxious to see who won, and there will be talk about it for a long time. When planning you next company event, don’t forget a great camaraderie builder, custom t-shirts. They really are fun and will bring your employees together.

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T-Shirt Worn by Celebrity to Reduce Media Attention?

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Reduce attentionMany celebrities have money and fame but this does not mean they have it easy. Paparazzi, fans, reporters and critics make having a normal life nearly impossible. One of the celebrities who has fell victim to the non-stop media attention is Miley Cyrus. Most recently Miley was critcized for her provocative Vanity Fair photographs and for stealing an LA band’s song.

In response to media attention, the “World’s First Supermodel” Janice Dickinson was spotted wearing a black t-shirt with the phrase “Get off Miley’s Back” in large white letters. The outfit also consisted of a long black shirt and a bright red belt.

While I am not sure that wearing this t-shirt will in fact get the media off Miley’s back I think many might believe such a phrase.

Via Style Dash

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Love is Spread on T-Shirts by Celebrities

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Madonna’s lawyer announced that she has committed to building a multi-million dollar school in Malawi. During the meeting Madonna was spotted wearing a purple t-shirt with the word Love in a gold cursive font. Madonna had an interest in Malawi and has produced and narrated a film about AIDS orphans called I Am Because We Are. She adopted a child David Banda whose was left in a Malawi orphanage.

It is clear that Madonna is spreading her love on t-shirts and her attention to kids who need both financial and emotional support. Via Telegraph

Top 10 Bachelorette Party T-Shirt Ideas

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Let’s face it, bachelorette parties are fun and a great opportunity to go out with your friends and have a few drinks and get a little wild. It is a rite of passage that is done by most women sometime before they get married. In the U.S. we just refer to it as a bachelorette party but in in the UK, Ireland and Australia it is commonly called “hen party” or “hens night”. In Canada bachelorette parties are commonly called “stagette”.

Whether you are having your bachelorette party at home, at a local bar or in Las Vegas when you get a big group of girls together it is a great idea to create personalized bachelorette party t-shirts. It is really easy to create a t-shirt that is the same for everyone OR you can create custom t-shirts for each attendee. Here are a few fun ideas for bachelorette party t-shirts:

1. Bride-to-be (simple, classic and reserved)
2. Buy me a shot I’m tying the knot (why not get some free booze on your last big party before you get married)
3. One last fling before the ring (It’s true! have a fun night)
4. “Name’s” Bachelorette Party (great for a big group to keep track of everyone)
5. Bachelorette Party in Progress (great way to show off the big group of girls are having a party)
6. Future “Mrs. Lastname” (personalized wedding t-shirts are fun)
7. Taken (simple and classic phrase to be put on a t-shirt)
8. “Names” last single night on the town (a bit more bold of a statement might make for a fun night)
9. You’re too late, I just got engaged (Rub it in the face of all those men)
10. Team Bride 2008 (Bachelorette parties are nothing without your team of women friends)

Do you have any other ideas for bachelorette party t-shirts, if so we would love to hear them. Feel free to leave your ideas as a comment on this post.

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Actors Promote their Movies by Wearing T-Shirts

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Jack Black was wearing a Kung Fu Panda t-shirt during an interview at the Cannes Film Festival while sitting next to the very pregnant Angelina Jolie. The Kung Fu Panda shirt is a rolled up panda that almost looks like a yin and yang symbol.

In the movie Jack Black is the lazy panda who tries to protect his village as a great martial artist. Jolie is the voice of the Tigress who is the lazy bear’s martial arts rival. Visit KungFuPanda.com for more information on the movie that is to be released on June 6, 2008. No lazy panda shirts are for sale on their site yet but I am sure they are coming. Via Bricks and Stones Gossip.

5 Ways to Remove Wrinkles From Your T-Shirt Without Ironing

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If you are anything like me and hate ironing you will love these tips on getting the wrinkles out of your t-shirt.

1. Make your own wrinkle release spray. This mixture is easy to bring along on a trip where you don’t have access to an iron. Just mix together 1 tsp of liquid fabric softener and 1 cup of water (preferably distilled water) and put it in a spray bottle. Spray your wrinkled t-shirt and pull the item to smooth it. Let your t-shirt dry my either hanging it or laying it flag. If you don’t have much time you can blow dry your clothing dry (if you have access to a hair dryer). Remember if you are traveling don’t pack more than 3 ounces or you might not be able to bring it on the airplane due to current security laws.

2. Put your T-shirt in the Dryer. If you want a quick an easy way to get the wrinkles out of your t-shirt just throw your shirt and a damp towel in the dryer for about 10-15 minutes and when its done your shirt will not only lose its wrinkles but it will be nice and warm and toasty on your body.

3. Shower De-Wrinking. You can also hang your t-shirt in the bathroom when you are taking a shower. The steam and humidity will help remove the wrinkles. Once again you can also use the hair dryer to smooth out any additional wrinkles.

4. 70% Rubbing Alcohol. You can put rubbing alcohol on your t-shirt using the same method as the wrinkle release spray and it can remove the wrinkles.

5. Water and a Hair Dryer. You can wet the wrinkled areas of your t-shirt or even the entire thing and dry it fairly fast using a hair dryer.

These five methods are best when your t-shirt is a cotton blend such as a 50-50 cotton/polyester blend. Try these methods before getting out the dreaded iron.

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Harrison Ford

Top Actor Spotted in Blank Brown T-Shirt

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Harrison Ford

Sometimes a shirt is just a shirt. While t-shirts are incredible vehicles for expressing oneself sometimes people have nothing to say and wear blank t-shirts. Harrison Ford was spotted in L.A. wearing jeans and a blank light brown t-shirt.

The 65 year old Harrison was getting ready for the Cannes Film Festival for the unveiling of the potential blockbuster Indiana Jones and the Kingdom Of the Crystal Skull. It has been almost 20 years Harrison last played Jones in the The Last Crusade which debuted in 1989. Let’s hope it was worth the wait. Via Pacific Coast News Online

T-Shirts – The Ultimate Form of Self-Expression

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Ever found yourself standing in line at the checkout and staring pointedly at your line mate’s back? Or front? Ever been caught doing it? While it may be embarrassing to be found staring at someone’s chest (male or female), it’s natural when there’s a picture or message to be found there.

Lots of people wear extremely interesting t-shirts. No matter what they say, wearing a tee that has a picture or written words on it is an obvious means of getting the attention of others. If they didn’t want the attention, they’d wear something else, like a polo, henley or solid color tee. Nope, the folks wearing t-shirts with something actually printed on them are sending a message, “Look at me, this is what I think of the world!”

The messages shown on t-shirts are as varied as the millions of people who are wearing them. Perhaps they want the world to know that they love a certain disrespectful yellow cartoon boy; they have him or one of his famous lines printed on their shirt. By wearing this, they are letting the rest of us know that they admire this character, find him humorous, and can identify with what he’s saying.

Others may wear a t-shirt that looks like something it’s not. Maybe it’s got the human skeleton on it, showing exactly what’s under their tee, skin, and muscles. This can be interpreted to mean that we should look at what’s inside someone rather than what’s on the outside. Kind of an oxymoron–look at what they’re wearing on the outside that then tells you not to. But in the end, it’s like poetry; you don’t know for sure what the author (or person wearing the shirt) truly meant, which then leaves it all open to your own interpretation.

What’s really cool about a graphic tee is that you can wear anything on your shirt, any day of the week, and can match the message to how you’re feeling or what you’re into. You may have just returned from a trip to your local art museum and become particularly excited by Monet or the Mona Lisa. You can get a t-shirt that has one of these works of art right there in the museum’s gift shop!

Maybe you’ve gotten up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. In a black mood, you reach for your equally black t-shirt that says something like “S*@T happens”. Definitely gets the message across, don’t you think?

There are so many different reasons to wear a t-shirt that isn’t impossible to list them all, but consider these:

– Gals who wear “Bride-to-Be” tees at their showers or bachelorette parties.
– The tired looking couples, who sport t-shirts claiming “I’m With Stupid”
– “I’m a Big Sister (or Brother)” kids wear when a new baby is born
– The ever popular “I went to (enter destination here) and all I got was this dumb t-shirt”
– “Surf Naked”; an interesting invitation to experience the ocean in a whole new way
– Or, there’s my personal favorite, “My mom rocks”

No matter your mood, there’s always a t-shirt to help you share it with the world. It’s the ultimate means of self-expression, so go for it! Slip on a t-shirt and share your feelings or beliefs with the world.

Ideas for Creating Custom Wedding T-Shirts

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However you slice it, your wedding is one of the most important events of your life. It’s the day when you, along with your family and friends, celebrate your commitment to the future with the one you love. With all the planning and coordinating of food, flowers, and guests, plus the impending big-time vows, the wedding day and the weeks leading up to it can become pretty stressful. It’s important to infuse the experience with fun, light-hearted, celebratory things to keep you focused on what’s important: happiness and hope.

What better way to mark the occasion of your wedding (and of all the occasions surrounding it) than with some hilarious custom t-shirts? By giving these personalized t-shirts as gifts, either to the bride and groom, to the wedding party, or to the entire family, you can lighten up your wedding preparation and add some humor and fun to the actual day.

For starters, you can design t-shirts for pre-wedding events like bachelor and bachelorette parties, either for the guests or for the future bride and groom. If you are throwing the party, you can surprise the guest of honor (bride or groom to be) with a t-shirt declaring her “Soon To Be Mrs. Last name,” or “Future Mrs. Last name.” If you are the bride-to-be, you can have t-shirts made for your bridesmaids with their names on the back, like with sports jerseys, and “Bride’s Best Friend,” or “Bridesmaid” on the front. These t-shirts will give your bridesmaids a laugh, and will also give them an easy go-to garment for the days leading up to the wedding. The t-shirts will also make great souvenirs, to be worn as pajamas or casual clothes in the future.

You can also create t-shirts for the entire family, or for the entire bridal party. Creating a t-shirt for your wedding will give everyone something to take home to remember the day by. Custom t-shirts are much more affordable than, say, diamond necklaces for your bridesmaids, or watches for your groomsmen. And a t-shirt—unlike a fan or a tiny picture frame, or other common wedding favors—is something your guests can use again and again. You can also personalize the t-shirts with special titles for mom and dad (“Mother/Father of the Bride,” “Next Stop: Grandma/pa,” or “I Paid $$$ For This Wedding and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt), sister and brother (“Sister/Brother of the Bride,” “Best Man/Maid of Honor”), and little ones (“Flower Girl,” “Ring Bearer,” “First Wedding”).

Post-wedding t-shirts are also a fun idea. You can get t-shirts made for the bride and groom to wear to the airport, “Bride and Groom on Honeymoon,” or “Just Married.” They will certainly get plenty of congratulations, and maybe even some special treatment, once people notice they are making their first trip as husband and wife.

Every wedding is different and special. Regardless of your particular wedding plans, consider custom t-shirts as a creative and personal addition to your special day. Whether you are sending off the bride and groom, or honoring your special wedding guests, your wedding party, and your family, custom t-shirts will certainly spice up the occasion and help make it day no one ever forgets.