Publishing and Printing

Not ideal in all situations, and the ink can be problematic to work with at times, water based T-Shirt printing can be extremely satisfying. This month has seen a big increase in jobs produced with water based inks here in cornwall UK, some customers have even changed their original ideas to suit the process. Companies requiring Promotional t-shirts for various events this summer have been taking the greener option too, with both OKARMA and Earth Positive T-Shirts doing well.

Water based T-Shirt Printing  

August 4, 2008

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

Christmas is a time of giving and sharing love and blessings. It is a time to be with the ones you love and give thanks for their presence in your life.
The best way to express your feelings by words is to keep them into a beautiful Christmas card. A heart touching design and beautiful words can create the true effect on the mind and soul of your loved once. Similarly, Christmas invitation cards too come in various styles and designs so as to spread respect and joy all around. When Christmas comes the holiday season knocks your door you can indulge in Christmas crafts thereby can shop them from online Christmas greeting cards store.
According to the history of Christmas greeting cards, we find that first of its kind was sent by English admiral in 1699. It was a formal letter type and with this the trend of wishing everyone on the Christmas occasion saying “Merry Christmas” started. With time, the tradition of sending of Christmas invitation cards became the first stepping stone towards great relationships. People used to send greeting cards to their relatives living at a distance from them and near by.
If any one is interested in preparing Christmas invitation cards on their own, then do not waste times in thinking only, get prepare with your arms and armors. All you need is a paper in the most vibrant colors. Make sure the pictures you use onto the cover of your Christmas greeting card should be in synergy with the words you use to convey your feelings. Try to use traditional Christmas symbols to their full. There are Christmas trees, snowflakes, stars, ball drops, crest moon, Santa Clause and even Christmas wreathes that can be used on the greeting cards. Or order for online Christmas Invitation cards.
If you don’t have sufficient time to prepare them your own then you can choose online Christmas greeting cards. These are the best option to wish your close once and relatives on Christmas occasion. There are no of sites that offer online Christmas Party invitations and other occasion cards. You can get prints in desired quantity. And also they ship your orders same day. So that it would be time saving to book order at online Christmas cards shop.
Comments:
Sharon Shelton is an eminent analyst and writer in Society and Relations related topics. He has authored many books on Christmas Invitations and Christmas Party Invitations. Now he is rendering his services to Cardsshoppe.com

Christmas Greeting Cards and Invitations

November 19, 2007