Frequently asked questions and important things to know when ordering custom screen printed products.
Price Factors
Type of Garment: For almost every product type, there is an inexpensive, mid-range, and high-end option, and there are many styles to choose from – not just t-shirts!
Quantity Ordered: Due to the setup involved in screen printing, the more shirts you order, the lower your price will be as you pass price breakpoints. There is a 20-piece minimum for screen printing.
Number of Locations Printed: Each location requires a new setup and runs for your imprint. A front print only will always be cheaper than a front and back print.
Number of Colors on Each Design: The number of colors in each design affects the run time and setup for each location. A one-color print will be less expensive than a three-color print.
In-Hands Date: Orders are produced on-demand for your due date. Garments needed in a few days from your order placement date will be more expensive than those needed in a few weeks.
Artwork
Artwork
Make sure your art looks its best. Please provide artwork to the specifications defined below. I offer limited graphic design services. Providing your own artwork is preferred. Your artwork must conform to these guidelines in order to achieve the desired output. Any art files submitted that vary from the below requirements may incur delays and additional charges.
Artwork Requirements
I require artwork in one of the following formats in order of best case to worst case.
Corel X6 (.cdr file) with text outlined
Encapsulated PostScript (.eps file)
Portable Document Format (.pdf file) editable if possible
We also accept the following formats at final print size and at 300 DPI
Adobe Photoshop (.psd file) With Layers and Fonts Embedded
Tagged Image Format (.tiff file)
Please specify the name of all text
The following items are not print-ready and may require additional artwork fees to ensure print quality:
JPG’s, Publisher Files, Word Documents, and Microsoft Paint
Printing Location & Size
I see this all the time and feel it should be addressed so that everyone is happy at the end of the day. When designing your artwork make sure it is designed at the actual size it will be printed as. This will ensure the best print quality and eliminates any guesswork. Please make sure you look at our maximum print sizes prior to setting up your design.
Left Chest Max - 4”x 4”, Front 11.5” x 11.5”, Back 11.5” x 11.5”