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Rodney · October 30th, 2006

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	I still like them

Me too, I'm ordering a whole bunch of new samples this week

RisingBlue7 · October 30th, 2006

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	Me too, I'm ordering a whole bunch of new samples this week

Speaking of bamboo, Continental will be carrying the bamboo tees and hoodies sometime in November.

Bamboo Clothes will have more styles and colors available in November also I believe he told me that the men's hoodies will be available as well.

Magik Inc · October 30th, 2006

I'll stick to AAA. I know why skater's like it now. My friend own a very successfull company and he gave me the status on why... It's the necks, they're small and don't stretch. Their sizes run big and they don't shrink at all. Those are very important.

Rodney · October 31st, 2006

I'm not a big fan of small necked shirts

Magik Inc · October 31st, 2006

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	I'm not a big fan of small necked shirts

Shrinking is the most important thing. I have tons of shirt that have shrunk but the AAA won't budge. Besides, it's not even about what I like, it's what sells.

Rodney · October 31st, 2006

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	Shrinking is the most important thing. I have tons of shirt that have shrunk but the AAA won't budge.

Most of the shirts I've purchased (including the Bamboo ones) don't shrink. I've only found a small minority of shirts shrink after washing.

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	Besides, it's not even about what I like, it's what sells.

Agreed

This was just posted for people that are looking for a different brand of premium t-shirts to try.

Many times what you like and what your customers would like are the same. Sometimes not, but it can give you a starting point.

RisingBlue7 · October 31st, 2006

Bamboo 4% shrinkage...

Mymil · December 21st, 2006

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	With a printed design, I could see paying $20-$35 for the shirt. I think the challenge for online sellers would be to somehow convey HOW soft/comfortable the shirt is. In person, I think it would be an easy sell.

Reading through this thread, I've thought of a potential solution: I know you can purchase the bamboo as fiber and as yarn from various places. If it were possible to get it as already woven fabric, you could offer to your customers that you'll send them out a small sample of the fabric to feel for themselves. Purchasing a large roll of the fabric may be a bit unreasonable... but cutting up some t-shirts that are un-sellable for whatever reason (mis-prints, perhaps), isn't!

Rodney · December 22nd, 2006

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	f it were possible to get it as already woven fabric, you could offer to your customers that you'll send them out a small sample of the fabric to feel for themselves.

That's a pretty neat idea, Joe. I don't think it would be feasible for retail customers, but for wholesale customers (like if you were working as a printer), it would be a great way to show them the softness of a premium garment without having to send them the whole shirt.

bjoboerger · September 17th, 2007

I recently received an email from AndyMulley in the forums. He is in the UK and can source the shirts you are looking for. I am so new, I don't know how to connect you two via emai! Sorry! I'll try to figure it out.

Best of luck finally getting going with your idea! Keep us all posted!

MotoskinGraphix · September 17th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Magik Inc


	I'll stick to AAA. I know why skater's like it now. My friend own a very successfull company and he gave me the status on why... It's the necks, they're small and don't stretch. Their sizes run big and they don't shrink at all. Those are very important.

I find the necks are quite loose and thin with a feminine appearance. I really dont expect to see my collar bones when sporting a t-shirt. Soft and comfy for sure but the overall look isnt for me or my market. I actually think they are working to change that loose fragile neck.

farennikov · September 17th, 2007

My experience with bamboo:
I got a few from Continental (70/30). They're really nice and very soft, no question about that. The only thing I didn't like is that after the first wash it shrunk quite a bit. A lot more then regular cotton t-shirts. I could barely put it on.

Rodney · September 17th, 2007

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	My experience with bamboo: I got a few from Continental (70/30). They're really nice and very soft, no question about that. The only thing I didn't like is that after the first wash it shrunk quite a bit. A lot more then regular cotton t-shirts. I could barely put it on.

Hey Alexander, did you get your T-shirtForums bamboo tee?

farennikov · September 17th, 2007

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	Hey Alexander, did you get your T-shirtForums bamboo tee?

Yeah, btw wanted to thank you - got it on Saturday. This one I actually wanna shrink before I wear it ))

jelias · September 17th, 2007

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	after the first wash it shrunk quite a bit. A lot more then regular cotton t-shirts. I could barely put it on.

Did you dry the shirt completely in the dryer?

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