FAQ's
Screen Printing FAQ's
Q: Why is there is no pricing on your website?
A: Since we are a custom screen printer each job is different and needs to be quoted on an individual basis.
Q: How much does a shirt cost?
A: The cost of a shirt depends on many variables:
To be able to give you an accurate quote we will need to have the following information.
1) Total quantity of shirts being printed
2) The color and type of shirt that you need
3) The number of colors in your design
4) The number of locations being printed
Q: What is your minimum quantity?
A: Our minimum quantity for screenprinting is 24 pieces. Our price breaks occur by the dozens, 24, 36, 48, 72, 144, 288 and up, but you do not have to order in even dozens. Typically any size variation is fine within your order, but please be advised that plus size shirts will be more.
Q: How long does it take to finish an order?
A: In general, we can complete most orders in 7-10 business days. If you need something sooner, we will be happy to consider rush jobs, but rush charges may apply.
Q: Do you need a deposit to place an order?
A: Yes, we will ask for a 50% deposit to begin your order, and the remainder is due at the time of pick up.
Q: Why are small quantities so much more expensive?
A: Once we are set up to print we can print 300-400 shirts per hour. The set-up time is the factor that drives up cost on small orders. It typically takes 1-2 hours to set up a job. If you order 24 shirts, the set up time be 60 minutes, while the actual print time may only be 5-10 minutes.
Q: Do you order our shirts, or will you print on shirts that I purchase.
A: In general, we will not print on customer provided garments. We can order almost any garment that you may need. We have multiple vendors that we can order shirts, jackets, caps, team wear, cheer wear, and dance wear through to meet all your needs. In some cases we can order garments today and receive them tomorrow.
Q: What different type of Ink Techniques to you offer?
A: There are many different types of techniques
- Plastisol - The Plastisol ink sits on top of the fabric which gives the image durability and superior color saturation. This is the most commonly used ink in our industry.
- Metallic - This is great for creating a foil or glitter imitation. Metallic inks are infused with small particles to create a shimmer look.
- Discharge - This works on 100% cotton and excellent for dark colored garments. Discharge ink is a water based product that is formulated by adding an activator to the ink in order to remove the dye from the fabric.
- Foil - This is a great option for those who like a little bling! Foil is done by printing a coat of adhesive to the garment and then heat sealing the area with a sheet of foil.
- Puff Ink - this is almost 3D like. This is a plastisol based ink that is raised above the surface by adding density and texture to your print.
- Glitter - Works best for designs that don't have a lot of detail.
- Soft Hand Plastisol - This is often used to create a "vintage" look. It is plastisol ink mixed with an additive to soften the ink.
- Water Based - This is great for a vintage look with little feel. It is Eco-friendly and soft hand printed, water-based ink.
Other Services
Design Consulting
Not sure what to do or if screen printing is the way to go? We offer an in depth consultation to help you understand the ins and outs of the screen printing process. We can answer your questions and offer feedback on design and printing techniques.
Color Separations
Just send your graphic in the proper format we request and we will do the rest! Our in house designers specialize in color separations.
Acceptable File Types:
- Adobe Illustrator (all fonts must be outlined.)
- Adobe Photoshop at 300 dpi at least (must contain all layers.)
Graphic Sizing
We can help you with graphic sizing to your apparel order. Please keep in mind as the shirt size gets larger your graphic will look smaller.
Custom Printed Size Label
Looking to brand your t-shirt line? We can print a one color label to give your t-shirt that extra boost to help buyers remember your brand. The labels are printed with soft hand plastisol to ensure a soft and clean print. NOTE: We do not remove the existing manufacturer woven label.