[fivestarlovehear]

Hi,

Couldnt find a fabric section in which to post this, so i put it here until moved i guess.

Could somebody please explain what tubular fabric is?

Is it better or worse?

Thanks.

-lou.

 

[sunnydayz]

I think tubular is a personal choice, some like it and some don't. I kind of like it myself.
Tubular is where the shirt does not have side seams but is continuous all the way around. I like them because I don't like side seams Hope this helps to explain what it is

 

[fivestarlovehear]

thanks sunnydayz!

much much more simpler than what i thought.

 

[ino]

with no seam to bother you, printing on the side of the shirt is possible.

 

[guest29928]

In terms of comfort, etc, it may be up to personal choice.

But a tubular shirt is considered to be a lesser quality shirt than a side seamed shirt. It's cheaper for t-shirt manufacturers to make, which explains why tubular shirts are often less expensive.

You can't achieve as nice a cut with tubular shirts as with side seamed, and after repeat washings, tubular shirts can twist and lose their shape.

You couldn't do a more high end fashion-y t-shirt with a tubular blank.

But, lots of people like 'em and there is definitely a place for them in the market!

 

[fivestarlovehear]

You couldn't do a more high end fashion-y t-shirt with a tubular blank.

Sorry, pardon my ignorance, but im a little confused. What do you mean by this?

-lou.

 

[guest29928]

Sorry, pardon my ignorance, but im a little confused. What do you mean by this?

-lou.

A t-shirt with a more fashion forward cut (not boxey) and design. Also typically has a higher price tag due to the higher quality fabric and design of both the shirt and print.