Behind the Scenes: Creating Our Unique Cat T-Shirt Designs

Behind the Scenes: Creating Our Unique Cat T-Shirt Designs

Behind the Scenes: Creating Our Unique Cat T-Shirt Designs

From furball to fashion—here’s how our feline-inspired shirts come to life.

 

 

 

🧠 1.

The Spark: Where Ideas Begin

 


Every design starts with a “what if?”—

 

  • What if a Sphynx cat was reimagined as an Egyptian pharaoh?

  • What if your tabby was a DJ, spinning beats with a tuna snack on the side?

    We draw inspiration from real cat behavior, viral trends, pop culture, memes, and the quirks only true cat lovers understand.

 


Example: A Bengal cat mid-pounce became our “Ninja Cat” concept after watching a slow-motion leap caught on camera.

 

 

 

✏️ 2.

Sketching the Concept

 


Once we have the idea, it’s time to bring it to life on paper (or tablet).

Our artists create rough sketches to test poses, expressions, and overall vibe. We play with:

 

  • Stylization (realistic, cartoon, retro, or abstract)

  • Visual puns or captions

  • Iconography like paw prints, catnip leaves, or toy mice

 


Multiple variations are tested before one concept moves forward.

 

 

 

🎨 3.

Digital Design & Refinement

 


Next comes the vector art phase. Using software like Procreate, Illustrator, and Photoshop, we:

 

  • Ink the outlines with clean lines

  • Add layers of color, texture, and shading

  • Integrate background or minimal design elements to make it pop

 


Fun Fact: We test our color palettes against multiple shirt colors to ensure contrast and readability.

 

 

 

👕 4.

Mockups & Shirt Testing

 


Before anything hits the storefront:

 

  • Designs are uploaded onto mockups with real shirt templates

  • We test placement, size scaling (XS–5XL), and alignment

  • A few prototypes are printed for live testing—yes, even our own cats judge the designs 🐱

 


We also run polls with select fans to vote on their favorite versions.

 

 

 

🧵 5.

Printing & Production

 


We partner with high-quality DTG (Direct to Garment) printers for vivid colors and soft-touch prints that last.

Designs are printed on premium, preshrunk cotton or cotton blends for a comfy, breathable fit—because looking good should feel good too.

 

 

 

🌍 6.

Eco-Friendly & Ethical Choices

 


Our shirts are part of a conscious production model:

 

  • Printed to order (no overstock waste)

  • Eco-friendly inks

  • Shipped in recyclable packaging

 


We’re not just inspired by cats—we want to respect their planet too.

 

 

 

🛒 7.

Launch & Community Love

 


Once a design drops, it’s not the end—it’s the beginning of community interaction:

 

  • Fans post pics of themselves and their cats wearing the shirts

  • We repost customer photos and feature them on our product pages

  • New design ideas often emerge from customer stories and feedback!

 

 

 

 

💡 Final Thoughts

 


Our cat T-shirts are more than just fashion—they’re a celebration of feline energy, attitude, and style. Each design is handcrafted with love, humor, and a touch of cattitude.

 

 

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