Screen Printing or Embroidery, what process is best for me?

T-shirt orders are mostly screen printed, and polo shirts, jacket, caps, bags, and dress shirts are embroidered most of the time.

These are only general rules because we can screen print or embroider on almost anything.

We try to direct you to the process that best suits your needs based on your budget and desired look.

Where do I start to get screen printed T-shirts and Sweats?

In a nutshell, here is what we need to make your screen printed order a reality:

What goes on the shirt - do you have art - how many colors will we print on each side of the shirt?

How many shirts do you want and in what style?

What sizes do you need?

When do you need them in your hands?

How will you be paying?

How much will screen printed shirts cost?

There are a few factors that determine the cost of a printed T-shirt.  The number of shirts you get, the number of colors printed on each side of the shirt, the shirts style, shirt color, and the turn-around time. 

The more you get, the lower the cost per shirt.  If you get more, there are price breaks based on volume.  These ranges are as follows:

12-23 shirts, 24-47 shirts, 48-95 shirts, 96-143 shirts, 144-287 shirts, 288-575 shirts, 576-1151 shirts and up

 

What goes on the shirt? Do you have artwork?  How many colors will we print on each side of the shirt?

We need to know what we are going to print prior to giving a price quote.  If you are sure about the number of colors per side without having the art in advance, then we can quote the job.  If you have the art, send it to us so we can effectively give you a price quote - this way there won't be any surprises for you or us.

How many shirts do you want?

We screen print designs on T-shirts, sweatshirts and other garments. With this process, to get the best value, we recommend getting at least 12 shirts at a time to lower the overall cost per shirt.  The more you get the lower the overall price will be. 

What style shirt should I get?

We offer many top brands , but our most popular T-shirt is Gildan's Ultra cotton 6.1 oz. T-shirt.  We use this T-shirt. more than any other because it is the best value for our customers.  You can see it and other popular T-shirt styles in the online catalog.  If your not sure, call us and we'll point you in he right direction. 

What sizes do you need?

There is no need to order in dozens per size.  As long as the imprint is the same size, you can get sizes from youth small - adult XXL in most shirt colors.  We even have some shirts that come in size 6XL!  Mix up the sizes as much as you need so that you have the proper fit for everyone.  Take a moment to think about the people that will be getting (and wearing) the shirts.  Even if you don't get everyone's size right, showing that you tried will go a long way.   

Are there costs for setting up the shirt run?

There are screen charges for initial orders of less than 60 shirts with the same imprint. The first screen per side is $20 and the additional screens per location are $15 each.  In other words, if you get 24 shirts with 3 colors printed on one side (let's say the front), then the total set-up is $50 for this order.  These costs are one time and will not be charged again as long as the re-orders are at least 12 shirts. 

Are there any hidden costs?

NO!

There are initial screen charges for new orders, but if your initial order is at least 60 shirts, we waive these.

 

Where do I start when getting embroidered items?

Here's what we need to make your embroidered garment order a reality:

What goes on the shirt - do you have a logo?

How many garments do you want and in what style?

What sizes do you need?

When do you need them in your hands?

How will you be paying?

How much will my embroidered garments cost?

There are a few factors that determine the cost of an embroidered garment.  The number of shirts you get as well as the size and complexity of the logo.   For embroidery, the number of colors in the design is not a pricing factor.  It helps to know what we are going to sew prior to giving a price quote, so if you have a logo, please send it over so we can accurately quote your job.  You are not obligated and won't be charged anything if you decide not to move forward.  Keep in mind that embroidery can be very affordable, even in small quantities. 

The more you get, the lower the cost per garment.  If you get more, there are price breaks based on volume.  These ranges are as follows:

1-3, 4-11, 12-23, 24-47, 48-95, 96-143, 144-287, 288-575, 576-1151 items and up

What style shirt should I get?

We offer many top brands.  The Devon and Jones Pima cotton polo is a good place to start.  You can see some styles in the online catalog, but if your not sure, call us and we'll point you in he right direction.

Are there costs for setting up a logo for embroidery?

We charge an initial digitizing fee to set-up new logos.  This is a one time charge and is based on the complexity of the design.  Our minimum charge for digitizing is $35.00.  Once we have this set-up, there are no additional fees on any re-orders placed using the same design.  Remember, all digitizing is not the same.  Digitizing is a skill and our award winning digitizing is a direct result of years of practice and absolute attention to detail.