Essentials to Designing your own Beachwear

Sun’s out, buns out! Summer is the perfect time to hit the beach and soak up all the sun, and that means ample opportunity to adorn yourself in your favorite beachwear. With long days spent outdoors and by the water, it’s essential to wear the right clothing not only to look cool to match the summer vibes, but also to keep cool in the summer heat. With all this in mind, here are some essential tips to follow when designing your own beachwear:

Find materials that work well with your plans.

Some popular summer fabrics include polyester, nylon, cotton, and spandex. Polyester and nylon both dry fast, making them great options for swimwear or for other activities in or around the water. Nylon is typically softer and can be worn comfortably at the beach, whereas polyester captures ink well, making it a great material to print colorful and vibrant designs of your choice onto this fabric. Spandex, known for its stretchy nature, is perfect for swim and activewear. Cotton, on the other hand, while not fast-drying, is light, soft, and breathable and feels great on the skin while helping your body stay cool. Choosing a material that is 60-70% cotton blend is ideal.

Choose colors and images that complement the season.

This means finding fabric colors and choosing designs that match the summer vibe, but that also keep in mind exposure to the elements like the sun and water. Opting for light pastel colors would work well to help reflect rather than absorb sun rays and are also resistant to fading over continuous sun or water exposure. On the other hand, opting for designs with bright images like palm leaves and greenery, tropical fruits, or bold florals can really make a statement, showcase your personality, reflect the season’s trends, and set you apart.

Be trendy, but also go classic.

There’s nothing wrong with riding the wave (pun intended) of trends. Neon colors, animal print, and polka dots (yes, the 70s are back!) are all fun and make great additions to your beach wardrobe, and can highlight your fun personality and willingness to try new and exciting things – an ode to how you’ll be spending your summer! But don’t forget to incorporate some classy, timeless, minimalist pieces into your wardrobe also. These pieces will last the long haul.

Choose comfort and function along with style.

Though ruffles and cut-outs may be in, make sure you choose simple design elements for your beach shirt to serve as a surface for adding other design features like images to print on. This way, you can create versatile pieces that can be worn comfortably while you enjoy a wide range of summer activities, whether lounging by the pool or playing a sport.

Consider design features like placement and size.

If you have a particular pattern or image you want printed on your beachwear, think about the size of your garment and how much space you have to work with. Adjust the sizing of your image or pattern accordingly. You don’t want an image to occupy too much space over a small garment. At the same time, you may not want to go so small and minimalist that your design doesn’t get the attention it deserves. Also, consider the location of the image and how wearing this design with this particular placement may draw attention to certain parts of your body – such as the neck, chest or shoulders. Blank House can help you with sizing and placement to help you accentuate or de-emphasize the areas you want so that you can look and feel your best.

With a range of blank summer and beachwear clothing ready for you to customize, Blank House offers screen, DTG, and DTF printing options and can work with the materials and colors of your choice to help you look cool while keeping cool at the beach. Contact us to start your design today.