Things to know about Screen Printing

20 things to know about T-shirt Printing

• They come in a wide variety of colors, just about any color.
• They come in 50/50 poly-cotton and 100% cotton.
• There are different Qualities at different prices.
• They come in sizes from toddler to 10 XL that’s 10 X’S.
• XXL and larger typically cost more than adult S-XL about 1.25 per size up.
• Youth sizes generally cost less than adult sizes.
• They are unfortunately, not always available in the style or color you wish.
• Even though it says pre-shrunk on some 100% cotton T’s they still shrink sometimes 2%-4% on average.
• Shirts are priced by color: whites the least, lights, darks the most expensive.
• Sometimes it costs more to print on dark shirts because you need a white under base.
• 50/50 T’s are typically priced less than 100% cotton T’s.
• The more you buy the less you pay.
• Common quantity breaks for screen printed t-shirts are 36, 72, 144, 288, 540 & 1000+.
• To save money make the color of the t-shirt one of the colors of the art and you can save a screen charge and reduce your run charges too.
• The weight of the t-shirts can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. A heavyweight t-shirt could be 5.6 oz. With one manufacturer and 6.1 oz with another.
• Colors will vary if you get t-shirts from different companies so be sure to order the same brand on repeat orders.
• T-shirt advertising is a great way to get your message out. Some t-shirts will be worn for years and be seen by thousands of people.
• 100% cotton t-shirts tend to be a bit softer than 50/50 t-shirts.
• 50/50 t-shirts will shrink less than 100% cotton t-shirts.
• Wash you custom printed t-shirts inside out and the printing will last longer.

Screen printing can be easy, but know what questions to ask.

Custom Screen Printed T-Shirts

February 5, 2008