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Screenprinting
Getting Started
Select the type of garments you
would like from our store.
Determine your budget and approximately how many shirts you
will need. Then mail, fax or e-mail your idea or logo and
our customer service staff can help you from there.
How
Long Does it Take?
Screen printed jobs are completed in approximately 10-15
working days from start to finish. If you need a rush,
please ask. We will let you know when your job can be
completed.
How
About Rush Orders?
Call or email us! We'll work out what is, and isn't possible
for what you need and let you know just how much it will
cost.
Is
There a Minimum Order?
Our minimum is only 12 pieces. You may mix garments to meet
the minimums, if you need less than 12, please let us know,
we will try to accommodate your requirements.
What
is the cost?
Call or email us! We'll get you a custom quote for your
order. For screen printing the cost depends on the number of
colors used on the garment, the number of imprint locations
(front & back), the type of garment and the product. For
initial orders, you may also have art charges and pay an
initial screen setup fee per color printed.
What
is the Setup Fee?
This is a one-time charge which
covers making the necessary camera shots and/or outputting
your files and preparing the initial screens for printing.
We use one screen per color. In most cases the prices
include film for our files. For complex artwork there may be
additional film charges.
What
kind of artwork do I provide for screen printing?
Artwork Information:
You can
provide your logo or design artwork in a variety of ways
from a printed image, even a sketch. The difference is how
much it will cost and how long it will take to be ready to
produce your garments. Sketched artwork takes the longest
and is the most expensive method. Most of the time artwork
is provided in a computer file format as either Finished
Artwork, or Rough Artwork, or in a Printed Format. If you
don't have design, call us, we can design it for you.
Finished Artwork Types:
Rough Artwork Types:
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ADOBE Acrobat (.pdf)
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ADOBE Photoshop (.psd)
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Graphics
Interchange Format (.gif)
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Joint
Photgraphics Experts Group (.jpeg)
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Tagged
Image File Format (.tif)
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Windows
Bitmap (.bmp)
Printed Format Types:
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Paper or
Film
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Image at
specified size (max 8.5" x 14")
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Right
Reading, Positive
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Minimum
Resolution 360 dpi
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Composites Only (no separated or keyline)
Can
I See It Before Everything is Printed?
Sample "color proofs" are
available upon request. If you would like to see a "press
proof" (first garment off the press) this can be arranged
also. However, keep in mind that color proofs and press
proofs take time and will increase the time your order takes
to complete.
What
Colors Can I Use?
We have a selection of stock
colors or you can reference to thousands of Pantone colors
which are commonly used in the graphics industry.. If you
require an exact match, that can be arranged also.
How
do I reorder?
Just email or call us and we will
be happy to help you. We keep your films on file and have
all your information regarding ink colors, type of garment,
and quantity on file for an exact repeat. For repeat
garments it's easy. Choosing a different garment and colors
is often just about as easy. Just let us know what you need.
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