The Desi Drip Blog

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Plain-English guides to fits, fabrics and prints, so you can buy better tees from India's homegrown brands.

Fabric

What Is GSM in T-Shirts? A Plain Guide to Fabric Weight

GSM tells you how heavy a t-shirt fabric is. Learn what the numbers mean, which GSM suits Indian weather, and why 240 GSM is everywhere.

27 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Fit

Boxy Fit vs Oversized T-Shirt: The Real Difference

Boxy and oversized tees both look loose, but they are cut differently. Learn how to tell them apart, which one suits your height, and how to style each.

27 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Fit

What Is an Oversized T-Shirt? Fit, History and Why India Loves It

What makes a t-shirt oversized, how it differs from a normal tee, when the trend started, and how it became the default fit of Indian streetwear.

27 Oct 2026 · 6 min read
Print

DTF vs Screen Print vs Puff Print vs DTG: T-Shirt Printing Explained

What is DTF print, and how is it different from screen print, puff print and DTG? Learn how each method works, how it feels, how long it lasts and how to wash it.

27 Oct 2026 · 7 min read
Fabric

How to Check T-Shirt Fabric Quality: 9 Simple Tests

Learn how to judge a t-shirt with your hands and eyes. Nine quick tests for fabric, stitching, neck rib and print, in a store or when your order arrives.

27 Oct 2026 · 6 min read