Artwork
Good clear high resolution or vector artwork is crucial for a great screen print.
When you zoom in on the artwork on screen it should appear crisp with clean edges free of pixellation.
To ensure you get a great final product take the time to prepare your artwork for printing following these guidelines:
Print Ready Artwork Guidelines:
Print ready art must be submitted in these formats:
Vector Files – .ai .pdf .eps .svg
Raster Files – .psd .png .jpg
Raster Files must be 300dpi to print size or larger
Our current standard "full front or back" print size is 13 x 16, and limited to 15Wx17H max. A typical "Left Chest" print size is 4 x 4 inches. Keep this in mind when you create your files.
If you start your design work at 100% print size at a resolution of 300dpi you are already on your way to print success!
Minimum Orders & Setup
Screen printing Minimum Order is 12 items with same print, print size, and print color.
Adult and Youth items require different print sizes and are priced as separate orders, requireing a minimum of 12 items per print size.
Multipe garment types and / or colors or ink color changes require a minimum of 12 pcs. per variation.
Screen print turnaround is 10-15 business days from all approvals, including artwork proofs. Artwork services may add 2+ business days.
Inks
The most popular ink used in the garment printing industry is Plastisol ink. Screen printing plastisol ink is easy to print, does not dry in the screen, is opaque on dark garments, and features great adhesion to most t-shirt, athletic jerseys, hoodies, heat transfers, and most textiles in general.
For printed ink colors, we use a standard set of inks that match the digital colors used for proofing. Do realize that everyone’s computer monitor will display colors a little differently so you may see some variation from the proof and final physical shirt print. PMS color matching is available and priced based on the amount of ink needed.
Specialty Printing
Vintage / Soft Hand Printing
A very popular technique for lightweight garments. We can get that vintage "semi-transparent look" with a soft hand feel by utilizing a special base with our standard inks- at no extra charge to you.
Metallic Inks
These inks have a metallic 'shimmer' quality. For larger metallic flakes ask for glitter.
Puff Inks
We us a special ink additive that makes the inks 'puff up' in the curing process. This process is popular with streetwear brands.
Water Based / Discharge Printing
A popular technique for lightweight garments, this process bleaches out the shirt dyes before the print colors are added, resulting in a lighter hand after washing.
Glow in the Dark & Flourescents
Fun and vibrant inks. Popular with the 'race car' style prints.
