BILLIE CLAIRE APPAREL - WE DO THE RESEARCH ON QUALITY SO YOU DON’T HAVE TO

All of the apparel items listed in this section of my online store are created using a print on demand company. What does this mean exactly? It means that all of the designs are still Billie Claire original illustrations, but the garment production and printing is outsourced to an external company. They utilize a production called ‘direct to garment’ printing, which is a full color printing process where the ink adheres to the fibers in the apparel item, and they are able to produce one item at a time. This reduces waste across the globe by preventing a build up of unsold inventory. It also increases opportunities for small businesses to expand their product offerings without having to have the capital or warehouse space to make large inventory orders. It also allows us to get more creative with the products we can offer!

There are a lot of print on demand companies out there where quality is questionable. We know - we’ve been there! (You find that perfect t-shirt to gift to dad, but you have no idea if the shirt will show up paper thin, sheer, sized completely differently, or if the design will be pixelated.) We here at Billie Claire prioritize quality - both in materials and experience - and we have done extensive research and partnered with only the best print on demand companies to ensure that the item you order is the same quality as one that you would pick off a shelf in a store. Rest assured that if it is listed on our website, it is an item that we personally would wear or use. We only choose t-shirts and sweatshirts that are offered by trusted brands (like Gildan and Bella + Canvas) - brands that we personally have worn and loved, or brands that have quality values similar to our own.

Last but not least - the print on demand companies that we have partnered with offer a new look at production - they partner with other production vendors across the globe to ensure that if the order is placed in the US, it is being produced in the US. This keeps the production local to the states AND offers much quicker production and shipping compared to other companies that only outsource to factories overseas.

** Please note: When your item arrives, the garment tag inside reflects the washing instructions for the actual garment, not necessarily the printing that has been done for the design. We recommend that all washable apparel items be washed in COLD WATER and followed by a TUMBLE DRY LOW or HAND DRY. This will keep the printed design on your shirt looking great for a long time!

As always, if you have any questions about making the right garment choice or any feedback regarding quality, don’t hesitate to contact us at: howdy@billieclaire.com