All kinds of special days and occasions can be celebrated and incorporated into printed shirts created with screen printing. The one day a year that celebrates all things Irish is St.Patrick’s Day on March 17th. People in many places around the world dress in green, eat Irish food, drink Guinness, Whiskey and Green beer and have fun with friends. St.Patrick is Ireland’s patron saint and is said to have driven the snakes from Ireland and helped convert the Irish from Paganism to Christianity. It is a national holiday in Ireland but it is still celebrated globally too. It is a chance for merchants to customize items and make some money, as well as for businesses and people to market while joining in for the special day.
Irish themes that have proven popular on customized garments
Many Irish themes can be incorporated into t-shirt printing for St.Patrick’s Day themed garments. Leprechauns are a popular image for the day as well as luck symbols such as the four-leaf clover, the shamrock or the horseshoe. Other designs that are popular are the Irish flag, or colors from it, Celtic symbols and shades of green. Common themes in the wording on such shirts cover luck, such as having the luck of the Irish, and phrases are often funny or a play on words.
Messaging to add to St.Patrick’s Day-themed shirts
The messaging you can achieve using expert silkscreen printing can be a combination of humor, sarcasm, cuteness, irony and even some rudeness. Here are just a few of the many choices others have come up with;
- Fueled by beer and shenanigans
- I’m not short I’m a leprechaun
- Kiss me I’m Irish
- Drink like a champion
- Kiss me I’m lucky
- Drinks well with others
- You Sham Rock
- Happy go lucky
- Made in Ireland
- Lucky charms
- Drink till you’re Irish
- Happy St.Patrick’s Day
- Irish today, hungover tomorrow!
If the purpose of the shirts is marketing you can include your business logo elsewhere on the shirt along with the St Patrick’s Day messaging and image.
Why t-shirts are such a great idea
There is a good reason why to turn to t-shirt silkscreen printing rather than using other merchandise. T-shirts are desirable. You can select from all kinds of styles, shapes and sizes, for all ages. In fact, they are one of the top selling garment of the year. When you combine the popularity of t-shirts with a great St Patrick’s Day theme you can achieve a lot. Better marketing, improved profit, team building and more. There are all kinds of shirts you can design, funny, couples, cute, employees, friends and more.
Summary
Screen printing works for customized garments because it is effective and affordable. You can order in bulk for lower costs and achieve what you want. Whether you are designing shirts to sell, to give away, for family or customers, having themed shirts can be a great way to give people what they want and get them to wear it for years to come.
