At Steel City, we recommend Ecologie tees for teams and events because we want people to keep wearing them, not leave them in a drawer. We focus heavily on the fabric, the stitching, the branding method, and the lead time – because that’s what ensures the shirt still looks great after repeat washing and day-to-day wear.
- Long-lasting branding: Our team will always recommend the best method – whether that’s print or embroidery – based on the tee’s fabric and your logo detail. It’s really important that the branding holds up instead of peeling or cracking, so the tee stays in use and looks clean wash after wash.
- Visual proofs for peace of mind: We always provide a proof before production to fix logo size and position. This ensures the placement is consistent across the full run and across all sizes, avoiding issues like off-centre prints or branding that sits too high.
- Planning around your deadline: We know how important lead times are. We work back from your event date and count from artwork approval, so production time is visible and manageable. This helps avoid last-minute rush decisions that can lead to errors.
- Genuine eco credentials: We make sure we don’t greenwash. We put forward organic-cotton options with clear fibre details and origin information, because you need to be able to back up your sustainability claims. This gives you the traceability you need for your own CSR records.
- Inclusive sizing: We favour ranges with inclusive sizing and clear colour availability, so we can kit out your whole team in one consistent tee. It’s important that everyone feels part of the team without us having to split the order across different styles.
- Built for day-to-day wear: Our suggestions lean towards tees with taped necks, side seams, and twin-needle finishing. These details help the shirt keep its shape and stop seams twisting after washing, so your branding sits straight and the recipient feels comfortable wearing it all day.
- Comfortable details: We favour clean, brand-neutral labelling where available, because scratchy tags are the first thing people complain about. This keeps the neckline comfortable and avoids clashing branding if you are using the same tee across different campaigns.
More options available: The products listed here are just a starting point; if your lead time and budget allow, we can take a consultative approach to source alternative colourways, fabrics, and branding methods that perfectly match your brief.