For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Congratulations – you just sold your first painting! Now, all that’s left is to package and ship it to your customer. However, where do you begin? What’s the best way to do this? And how can you keep prices low when shipping artwork? Not to worry! We’ll show you the various factors you need to […]

Learn the Basics

When looking at fabrics, you’ll notice that the majority of them are split into two types. These are usually either poly fabrics or natural fabrics. Poly fabrics are – put simply – manmade. They are synthetic materials that we make for a specific use. For more information on that please see our blog post on […]

Industry News

bamboo fabric

When it comes to custom printed fabric, there is a huge selection available. From man-made textiles to natural fibers, from organic crops to manufactured yarns; the choice can be overwhelming. Some fabrics have their advantages, but is it always as simple as that? Here, we are looking at bamboo jersey; a fabric that seems to […]

For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Having a creative business is the embodiment of loving what you do. However, with so many product options to design and sell, it can start to feel overwhelming. We know the feeling, so to keep your creative job enjoyable, we make our design interface as efficient as possible. With our immersive previews and Product Mockup […]

Industry NewsInside Contrado

The need for more sustainable and eco-friendly products and processes is becoming more and more prevalent in our everyday lives. The looming impact of global warming is changing how businesses operate and necessitates a shift towards greener ways to conduct their operations. Is there a shift towards a more eco-friendly way of doing business? Does […]

For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

t shirt mockup generator

Whether you’re experimenting with designs or creating images for your store, a high-quality t-shirt mockup generator is a necessity. Indeed, even the best designs are downplayed by low-res images, so it’s essential to create t-shirt mockups that represent your brand well. We know this at Contrado, and that’s why you can use our free t-shirt […]

Get Inspiration & Ideas

The ever-changing seasons are a beautiful yearly cycle that signifies change and time passing by. Whether you have a preference or not, you can’t argue with the individual beauty that comes from each season. It really does inspire the perfect season t-shirt design. The changing of the seasons and the elements that come with them […]

How To & Tutorials

Adding your logo to something can make it instantly recognizable as yours. If you’re trying to build your very own product empire, then you need to know how to print a logo on fabric while keeping the variety in your range what you intended. How to Transfer a Logo Onto Fabric There are a number […]

Learn the Basics

When researching or reading about different fabrics, you are likely to see the word yarn mentioned a lot. “Made from spun yarns” or “with synthetic yarns” are a couple of examples. But what is yarn? What is spun yarn? Are there other types? What does it all mean, and how much relevance does this bear […]

For ArtistsHow To & Tutorials

Whether you’re an artist or an art lover, visualizing a piece of art on a wall can be difficult. Sometimes you’re not sure how your art will translate in different styles of rooms, or you can’t figure out if the print you’re eyeing up has the right color scheme to tie your room together. Luckily […]