Custom Shirts for Men, Women & Kids
We make custom shirts for men, women and kids. For all sports!
Customized shirts are an inexpensive way to show support for your favorite team, school, or cause. Whether you’re looking for something unique for yourself or someone else, we’ve got you covered.
We have over 30 years experience making custom shirts for people who love their sports.
Our custom shirts are made with high quality materials and our designs are printed using state-of-the-art technology. You’ll receive a free proof before production begins so you can approve any changes you’d like.
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Custom Shirts Made By Garment Factory Direct.
Hi There, my name is Erwin Nijenhuis. My team and i help buyers like you with your custom garment orders. We are the number 1 choice for custom shirts. No sleepless nights for you anymore!
Garment factory Direct is:
- managed by Western Europeans (we know what you expect)
- fast: we ship out within 1-2 weeks
- reliable: we do what we promise
What are the ADVANTAGES of custom made?
Custom made gives you the ability to make exactly what you want. Custom shirts, shorts, hoodies and tracksuits can already be made from 1 piece and that is AWESOME! Of Course making 1 shirt or short is more expensive than 100 or 250…

Massi Milani won the New York marathon in a custom shirt.
In 2018 Massi had seen Donaci custom shirts on Instagram. He was particularly interested in their Xtreme Performance fabric made from recycled coffee grounds. He said: I want to win the New York marathon in your shirt, and he did! In an Amazing 2 hours and 28 minutes, he was 47 years old! Our dealer Donaci designed an Awesome running shirt for him with the course of the New York marathon sublimated IN the fabric. It was the best shirt he had ever worn, he said after winning…
Since then Massi is wearing custom shirts for all his marathons. This year he wants to become the worlds fastest 50 year old runner.
Are you already selling custom shirts?
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We are looking forward to hear from you…
Team Garment Factory Direct
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N95 respirators vs surgical masks
KN95 or N95 respirators and surgical masks are examples of personal protective equipment that are used to protect the wearer from particles or from liquid contaminating the face. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) also regulates N95 respirators. The Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulates entities for compliance with worker safety rules and OSHA standards, including, for example, the proper use of respirators in different work environments.
It is important to recognize that the optimal way to prevent transmission of microorganisms, such as viruses, is to use a combination of interventions from across the hierarchy of controls, not just PPE alone.COVID-19 Resources on Respirators and Masks.
COVID-19 Resources on Respirators and Masks
Face Masks, Including Surgical Masks, and Respirators for COVID-19: Answers to frequently asked questions, with information on using masks and respirators, shortages, Emergency Use Authorizations (EUAs), manufacturing, and importing masks and respirators
For health care providers and facilities:
- Considerations for Selecting Respirators for Your Health Care Facility
- Surgical Mask and Gown Conservation Strategies – Letter to Health Care Providers
- Wear Face Masks with No Metal During MRI Exams: FDA Safety Communication
For industry:
On this page:
- CDC Recommendations for the General Public
- Face Masks
- Barrier Face Coverings
- Surgical Masks
- N95 Respirators
- Comparing Surgical Masks and Surgical N95 Respirators
- General N95 Respirator Precautions
- N95 Respirators in Industrial and Health Care Settings
CDC Recommendations for the General Public
Please refer to CDC’s webpage for recommendations regarding use of masks. Effective February 2, 2021, CDC issued an order requiring masks on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation traveling into, within, or out of the United States and in U.S. transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
Face Masks
A face mask is a product that covers the wearer’s nose and mouth. Face masks are for use as source control by the general public and health care personnel (HCP) in accordance with CDC recommendations, and are not personal protective equipment. Face masks may or may not meet any fluid barrier or filtration efficiency levels; therefore, they are not a substitute for N95 respirators or other Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), which provide respiratory protection to the wearer, or for surgical masks, which provide fluid barrier protection to the wearer.
Barrier Face Coverings
A barrier face covering, as described in ASTM F3502-21, is a product worn on the face specifically covering at least the wearer’s nose and mouth, with the primary purpose of providing source control and to provide a degree of particulate filtration to reduce the amount of inhaled particulate material. Barrier face coverings are not a substitute for N95 respirators and other Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), which provide respiratory protection to the wearer, or for surgical masks, which provide fluid barrier and particulate material protection to the wearer.
Barrier face coverings may be made from a variety of materials that are not flammable. By definition, a barrier face covering should meet the particulate filtration efficiency, airflow resistance, and leakage assessment recommendations as described in ASTM F3502-21.
Surgical Masks
A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Surgical masks are regulated under 21 CFR 878.4040. Surgical masks are not to be shared and may be labeled as surgical, isolation, dental, or medical procedure masks. They may come with or without a face shield. These are sometimes referred to as face masks, as described above, although not all face masks are regulated as surgical masks.
Surgical masks are made in different thicknesses and with different ability to protect you from contact with liquids. These properties may also affect how easily you can breathe through the face mask and how well the surgical mask protects you.
If worn properly, a surgical mask is meant to help block large-particle droplets, splashes, sprays, or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose. Surgical masks may also help reduce exposure of your saliva and respiratory secretions to others.
While a surgical mask may be effective in blocking splashes and large-particle droplets, a face mask, by design, it does not filter or block very small particles in the air that may be transmitted by coughs, sneezes, or certain medical procedures. Surgical masks also do not provide complete protection from germs and other contaminants because of the loose fit between the surface of the mask and your face.
Surgical masks are not intended to be used more than once. If your surgical mask is damaged or soiled, or if breathing through the mask becomes difficult, you should remove it, discard it safely, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your surgical mask, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used mask.
N95 Respirators
An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. Note that the edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth. Surgical N95 Respirators are commonly used in healthcare settings and are a subset of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), often referred to as N95s.
Comparing Surgical Masks and Surgical N95 Respirators
The FDA regulates surgical masks and surgical N95 respirators differently based on their intended use.

A surgical mask is a loose-fitting, disposable device that creates a physical barrier between the mouth and nose of the wearer and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. These are often referred to as face masks, although not all face masks are regulated as surgical masks. Note that the edges of the mask are not designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth.

An N95 respirator is a respiratory protective device designed to achieve a very close facial fit and very efficient filtration of airborne particles. Note that the edges of the respirator are designed to form a seal around the nose and mouth. Surgical N95 Respirators are commonly used in healthcare settings and are a subset of N95 Filtering Facepiece Respirators (FFRs), often referred to as N95s.
General N95 Respirator Precautions
- People with chronic respiratory, cardiac, or other medical conditions that make breathing difficult should check with their health care provider before using an N95 respirator because the N95 respirator can make it more difficult for the wearer to breathe.
- Some models have exhalation valves that can make breathing out easier and help reduce heat build-up. Note that N95 respirators with exhalation valves should not be used when sterile conditions are needed.
- All FDA-cleared N95 respirators are labeled as “single-use,” disposable devices. If your respirator is damaged or soiled, or if breathing becomes difficult, you should remove the respirator, discard it properly, and replace it with a new one. To safely discard your N95 respirator, place it in a plastic bag and put it in the trash. Wash your hands after handling the used respirator.
- N95 respirators are not designed for children or people with facial hair. Because a proper fit cannot be achieved on children and people with facial hair, the N95 respirator may not provide full protection.
N95 Respirators in Industrial and Health Care Settings
Most N95 respirators are manufactured for use in construction and other industrial type jobs that expose workers to dust and small particles. They are regulated by the National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory (NPPTL) in the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which is part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
However, some N95 respirators are intended for use in a healthcare setting. Specifically, single-use, disposable respiratory protective devices used and worn by healthcare personnel during procedures to protect both the patient and healthcare personnel from the transfer of microorganisms, body fluids, and particulate material. These surgical N95 respirators are class II devices regulated by the FDA, under 21 CFR 878.4040, and CDC NIOSH under 42 CFR Part 84.
N95s respirators regulated under product code MSH are class II medical devices exempt from 510(k) premarket notification, unless:
- The respirator is intended to prevent specific diseases or infections, or
- The respirator is labeled or otherwise represented as filtering surgical smoke or plumes, filtering specific amounts of viruses or bacteria, reducing the amount of and/or killing viruses, bacteria, or fungi, or affecting allergenicity, or
- The respirator contains coating technologies unrelated to filtration (e.g., to reduce and or kill microorganisms).
The FDA has a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with CDC NIOSH which outlines the framework for coordination and collaboration between the FDA and NIOSH for regulation of this subset of N95 respirators.
For additional differences between surgical masks and N95 respirators, please see CDC’s infographic.
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