21 Most Important T-Shirt Blogs Selection Process
Of course you probably want to know how I created this list of the 21 most important t-shirt blogs. It wasn’t too scientific really and it is totally subjective. I selected these 21 blogs because they were updated regularly in 2011 and provide good resources for t-shirt fans and t-shirt businesses. I may have missed a few blogs but these are the ones that caught my attention. Some more established blog were left out because of a lack of recent posts. That’s about it really.
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Hide Your ArmsAndy Bowness was probably already the most prolific t-shirt blogger on the planet but with regular posts from guest bloggers Hide Your Arms updates have gone through the roof! |
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I am the TrendRun by Adam Hendle, this blog covers much more than t-shirts but pays special attention to promoting indie t-shirt companies. If you’re indie you’re in! Blogger, entrepreneur and now employee of Storenvy the free shopping cart and social shopping network, this guy knows his stuff. |
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Coty GonzalesThis is not really a personal blog despite the title but perhaps Dr. Coty Gonzales uses what he learned while getting his Ph.D. in Psychology to review t-shirts and give sound critiques on the packages that get sent his way. Be sure to check out Co-Tee TV too to see him really dissect a t-shirt. |
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Compete-tee-tionThis is definitely my favorite blog. MJ, who is also a t-shirt designer, covers all things related to t-shirt design contests. That’s great and it’s an incredible resource for t-shirt designers but that is not why I love it. The t-shirt design reviews are superb. MJ shouldn’t be reviewing t-shirts, she should be a novelist. That’s how good her writing is. |
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Tee JunctionThe Tee Junction blog may not be updated quite as much as some other blogs but it is quite possibly the best resource on the internet for t-shirt coupons. Check out Tee Junction’s Tee Directory for all the best deals. |
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TROUNDUPThis blog has been on the scene as long as I remember and continues to post quality reviews and news on a regular basis.
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Pop Culture TeesI feel like every time I visit this site they have redesigned it. (Of course I usually read posts in Google Reader, so it may seem more often than in reality.) Like TROUNDUP above, this blog has been around for as long as I remember but doesn’t seem to be updated as much as it used to be.
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I love your tshirtThis blog has their headquarters in Belgium and have a team made up of French and Belgians. The news and reviews seem to be almost entirely in English these days. It is a very active blog and is a great resource for tee hunters as well as t-shirt stores. |
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Tshirt Factory BlogThis blog was probably originally created as a way to promote and sell its vectors but it has certainly outgrown that and is now a great resource for t-shirt designers and stores. |
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CottonableThis blog by Rangga Rahimsono is regularly updated with solid news and information. Rangga has run Cottonable since 2006 (although it used to go by a different name.) |
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T-Shirt MagazineThis blog has been run since march 2008. The highlight of the blog in my opinion is the business section and they even launched their own book: Launch a Kick-Ass T-Shirt Brand. |
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How to Start a Clothing CompanyThis is the go to website if you are thinking of starting your own t-shirt brand but it is a great resource even for those who just want to improve their company with advice covering printing, marketing and more. |
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Tee GazetteThis blog has been on the scene since 2010. Owner Kelly Murphy and Jared Thompson with the help of a few guest bloggers are pumping out a lot of updates these days. This may be the one to watch in 2012. |
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Tee HunterLiam Thomson has run this blog since 2009 and keeps it updated regularly. |
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T-Shirt SpotlightReviews, interviews and useful resources to help make your t-shirt store more successful. |
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TcriticThis was once the top dog of t-shirt blogs. It had the most and the best of everything t-shirt wise but it doesn’t get updated as much as it used to. |
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T-Shirt WatchThis t-shirt blog used to be updated much more and got and probably still gets a lot of traffic because of its focus on celebrities’ in t-shirts. Not updated regularly but it seemed to be revived for a short time in October with some short interviews. |
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In My Short SleeveRun by Kim Nunley. She just loves t-shirts. |
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Raw TeeFrankie started this blog on Tumblr before he made the leap to the far superior WordPress platform. (Bring it on Tumblrs! PS. I have a Tumblr too.) |
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PreshrunkThis is the granddaddy of blogs. Patient Zero. Ownership was transferred recently but I suspect that it will never return to its former glory. Posts are usually short, often crude and to the point. |
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Tee ReviewerLast but not least is the blog you are currently reading. 2011 was a strange year for me. I was in Japan for the big earthquake and as a result of that decided to take my family back to Ireland for a break for 6 months. The site has been totally redesigned and renamed (it used to be The T-Shirt Review. We even changed domains. I have a feeling 2012 is going to be the best year yet for this blog. I hope you stick around. |
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Shirt Hunters[German] Thomas talks about and promotes new shirts, collections and labels on Shirt Hunters. He posts the tees that he would wear and he wears S if you are interested in sending him a tee! |
I would also like to mention that last year was the year I launched the Shirt List. I think the first t-shirt was posted in February as the site was still being built. It has been redesigned three times since it’s launch and I suspect it may change again this year. It’s not a blog but it does have great interviews with many more to come this year. If you are a t-shirt designer or store owner it is a free and easy way to get your tees promoted. Check it out: The Shirt List and don’t forget to sign up for the weekly newsletter.I have also launched my personal blog on deadhippo.com, where I talk about things that interest me including WordPress, Google, running and Japan among other things. I’ll keep the t-shirt talk here.Any blogs you think should be on this list?
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The Shirt ListThe best t-shirt list site in the world according to me. Check out the great artist interviews. This not only a great place to find t-shirts as they are listed in all types of categories but it is also a free and easy way to promote your t-shirts. |
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PopThreadsThis website is run by Liz, the former owner of Pop Culture Tees. She showcases indie brands and has a daily blog too. |
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deadhippo.comMy personal blog. Follow me to see what is going on in my head. Also I will be adding tips on SEO and how to improve your WordPress blog or website. |
Thank you for the mention, we really appreciate it.
No problem.
GREAT!! Thanks For all your hard work,really appreciateit!!!
I used to own popculturetees…. Probably less updated now that I sold it :).
I started a new site/blog called popthreads.com which talks about tees, but also offers a curated showcase for clothing lines to promote their stuff. It’s a little more oriented towards fashion in general.
It should totally be on your list 🙂
Hi Liz,
That explains a lot. And now that see the name Liz I remember. If I don’t add your blog get back to me after a while.
Liz, seriously… you sold it? for how much?
Haha. I’d love to know too but this question might be more appropriate for an email. Of course I don’t know Liz enough to ask.
great information thanks for posting!
Thanx for the iLoveyourtshirt mention ! ! !
Our headquarters are in Belgium and we are from France & Belgium 😉
You’re welcome and thanks for the info. The entry has been updated.
Thanks for including IATT on the list! Much appreciated!
No worries Adam. I’m a loyal follower of yours.
Thank you for the mention, Alan! I’ll definitely be adding your website to my RSS Reader. Keep up the good work!
You’re welcome and thanks!
Thank you for the TSS mention.
No problem!
Thank you for the mention, I’m very proud 😉
No problem! Hope to see you here next year.