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Old January 25th, 2008 Jan 25, 2008 1:48:39 PM -   #1 (permalink)
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Our company started last November, and we have decided to have shirts custom made.

My husband and I are in debate over a detail -- I love contrast stitching and think that would give our brand a nice distinction. He thinks it only works on women's shirts, that men wouldn't be so crazy about it.

Hanes has ls and ss t-shirts for men with contrast stitching so I know at least some must like it. Have any of you done men's shirts with contrast stitching or have an opinion of whether or not most men would like a shirt with that detail?

Thanks for helping us settle the debate
 
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Old January 25th, 2008 Jan 25, 2008 1:55:19 PM -   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

I have one shirt that is this way, but the stitching is a different shade of the same color. Ultimately, it depends on what your target market is. I could see it work for a young generation, but don't see my father liking it. Just something to think about. Good luck.

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Old January 25th, 2008 Jan 25, 2008 6:30:58 PM -   #3 (permalink)
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

our target is primarily 30+ so we were planning to go with subtle tone-on-tone contrast as you described.
 
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Old January 25th, 2008 Jan 25, 2008 7:15:25 PM -   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

I like it and I buy my husband's clothes. We're in the over 35 age group.
 
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

Well, I have a shirt and I fall into that category. So it just depends on what is on the shirt and whether I would like it.
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Old January 26th, 2008 Jan 26, 2008 3:20:42 PM -   #6 (permalink)
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

I only have one, that my wife bought years ago, it's says "I am out of bed and dressed ... what more do you want?" in distressed text ... she didn't like the way it fitted on me.

I might have bought that style, in younger days ... feels wierd to wear now.
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Old January 26th, 2008 Jan 26, 2008 4:44:48 PM -   #7 (permalink)
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

i like it if it flows with the art
 
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

thanks so much.

our artwork is distinctive but very simple, which is why I think the subtle contrast stitch would really pull everything together nicely.

if the art were busy at all I wouldn't use the contrast stitch.
 
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

I like it on big, loose, long-sleeve shirts, but I'm not a fan of it on T's. But, as said above, if it flows with the design then I can see it working. Being a fat kid I probably wouldn't wear it, though.
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

It's just like everything else, some people like it and some don't. There are some things that my friend looks great in that I can't pull off. I like the look of it. If it adds to the design, I would wear it, unless I tried it on and it didn't look good on me.
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

honestly i don't understand wts contrast stitching
do u hv a photo of it?
 
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

Looks like shirt is being worn inside out. I agree it depends on the design and target market.
 
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

I really like tone on tone myself.I have lots of shirts with our Logo and they are all tone on tone. ...JB
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

depends what kind of man you are? metrosexual, yes.
 
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Default Re: do men like contrast stitching?

I'm 47 and really don't like contast stitching. I think it cheapens the product and will appeal to a far smaller audience. There, I said it. Now your husband can say "see, I told you so"! (That one time I was right I loved saying that to my wife)
 
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