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Screen printing is a traditional printing method, going back more than 1000 years, but modern machinery allows us to produce extremely consistent results over large production runs. Screen Printing is perfect for high volume orders and works well at printing a variety of fabrics such as cotton and polyester. Screen printing is capable of not only pantone matching, but also printing a variety of specialty inks like metallic shimmer inks, puff inks, stretch inks, UV reactive inks, and more. The process of screen printing requires a physical screen for each color in the graphic, each screen is mounted and registered on the machine, then printing can begin. Because each color needs a screen and each screen needs to be physically loaded with ink, the cost of a specific order will depend on 2 major factors: Quantity and Number of Colors.
Production capacity can vary depending on the number of colors, but on average, once screens are loaded and registered, we can typically produce between 100 and 500 pieces per hour on a single press, so this decoration method is capable of handling orders into the thousands of pieces with no problem. Typical turnaround is 10-21 days depending on the volume and number of colors, some specialty inks that need to be ordered can extend this timeline but most jobs are completed in 10-14 days.
Screen Printing requires high quality graphics, we suggest providing a vector AI, EPS or PDF graphic however if you do have a PNG at 300dpi or better and 12in wide or equivalent to the requested image size, we can work with that. In the case the graphics need additional work, we can assist with graphic design services.
Production capacity can vary depending on the number of colors, but on average, once screens are loaded and registered, we can typically produce between 100 and 500 pieces per hour on a single press, so this decoration method is capable of handling orders into the thousands of pieces with no problem. Typical turnaround is 10-21 days depending on the volume and number of colors, some specialty inks that need to be ordered can extend this timeline but most jobs are completed in 10-14 days.
Screen Printing requires high quality graphics, we suggest providing a vector AI, EPS or PDF graphic however if you do have a PNG at 300dpi or better and 12in wide or equivalent to the requested image size, we can work with that. In the case the graphics need additional work, we can assist with graphic design services.
Direct to Garment (DTG) printing is a very new technology, only starting to rollout into mainstream use over the last 5-10 years. DTG is a perfect technology for low volume full color orders or print on demand. Since DTG is digital, setup is relatively quick compared to screen printing, which means we can print smaller orders much faster at a more economical cost than screen printing. DTG is limited by the CMYK ink system that it uses, so no specialty prints can be done, and only colors in the CMYK spectrum can be printed. DTG does not give us the capability to pantone match, but we will do our best to print the closest possible colors. DTG is best used for small sample runs, quick turnaround event tshirts, and smaller more customized orders like names and numbers on the back. Without the need to physically make screens, we can switch from one graphic to the next rapidly without a large change in the setup.
Production capacity of DTG is around 20 pieces per hour per printer, but this can vary based on the design. So its typically recommended for orders of 100pc or less, but there are cases where DTG makes sense on larger production runs. The standard turnaround is 7-10 days, this does sometimes increase if apparel is shipping from a west coast warehouse, or the DTG production run is large.
Direct to Garment prints at 1200dpi, so providing high quality graphics is important. We typically prefer a PNG with transparent background, 300dpi or better, 12in wide or equivalent to your print size. JPG, PDF, AI, EPS and other graphics files are still acceptable, but some may cause problems like a JPG with a background. If you need graphic design services, we can assist in graphic design or setting up your graphics for the current production run and any future prints.
Production capacity of DTG is around 20 pieces per hour per printer, but this can vary based on the design. So its typically recommended for orders of 100pc or less, but there are cases where DTG makes sense on larger production runs. The standard turnaround is 7-10 days, this does sometimes increase if apparel is shipping from a west coast warehouse, or the DTG production run is large.
Direct to Garment prints at 1200dpi, so providing high quality graphics is important. We typically prefer a PNG with transparent background, 300dpi or better, 12in wide or equivalent to your print size. JPG, PDF, AI, EPS and other graphics files are still acceptable, but some may cause problems like a JPG with a background. If you need graphic design services, we can assist in graphic design or setting up your graphics for the current production run and any future prints.
Embroidery is the process of sewing in a specific pattern to produce a image on polos, hats, jackets, bags and other products. Embroidery is commonly seen as a more luxury decoration method and so it can be more expensive than some other decoration methods, but cost will heavily depend on the number of stitches that the logo requires. Our machines commonly run 500-800 stitches per minute, so a common hat/polo logo at 7000 stitches can take close to 10 minutes to make each piece. For color matching, embroidery thread is manufactured in roughly 400 colors, so pantone matching isn't always guaranteed, but we can usually get a close shade. Specialty threads do exist, metallic thread comes in a variety of colors such as gold, silver, bronze, metal and about 15 others, additionally variegated thread is a process of dying thread a variety of repeating colors in a pattern. Variegated thread can be useful for larger fill areas to give it a textured or multi-color look however using on thinner stitch areas can produce a barber pole type effect so how it looks on each individual logo may vary, testing is usually done in advance to confirm before we begin a production run with variegated thread. Customers are welcome to come and see thread color samples and choose a specific color if needed, but we will also match on our end to the closest color, any requested pantone we will use the known pantone color for our thread colors to find the closest match.
Production capacity of embroidery can vary depending on the logo size and number of stitches, but a single 6-head machine can produce around 20-30 pieces per hour once the threads are loaded and logo sample is completed. Most orders can be completed in one day, but larger 500pc production runs can take several days. The standard turnaround for embroidery is 7-14 days but can vary depending on demand.
Embroidery doesn't require extremely high quality graphics since we need to digitize the logo, this means that we take the logo into our software and create the instruction set that tells the machine exactly how to sew the logo. Digitizing is a one time fee, but then we can use the logo again and again, as well as adjust the size of the logo, or any of the settings such as stitch density, stitch type, stitch length, stitch angle, and other settings. For graphics, we do prefer vector AI, EPS, or PDF if it is available, but a simple JPG or PNG file does work fine too, the higher the quality the better, but our team will alert you if the logo has insufficient quality to work with.
Production capacity of embroidery can vary depending on the logo size and number of stitches, but a single 6-head machine can produce around 20-30 pieces per hour once the threads are loaded and logo sample is completed. Most orders can be completed in one day, but larger 500pc production runs can take several days. The standard turnaround for embroidery is 7-14 days but can vary depending on demand.
Embroidery doesn't require extremely high quality graphics since we need to digitize the logo, this means that we take the logo into our software and create the instruction set that tells the machine exactly how to sew the logo. Digitizing is a one time fee, but then we can use the logo again and again, as well as adjust the size of the logo, or any of the settings such as stitch density, stitch type, stitch length, stitch angle, and other settings. For graphics, we do prefer vector AI, EPS, or PDF if it is available, but a simple JPG or PNG file does work fine too, the higher the quality the better, but our team will alert you if the logo has insufficient quality to work with.
Heat Transfers involve printing to a film or paper, then transferring to a garment. Heat transfers can be great when decorating hard to print fabrics or adding logos to locations that can be hard to access with some other methods. Common uses of heat transfer logos include inside printed neck tags, sleeve logos, mask logos, polos, full color hat logos, sweatbands, bags, swimwear and more. Heat transfers come in a variety of styles depending on the size and fabric the logo needs to be applied to, our staff can help choose the correct style based on the details of the order.
Production capacity for transfers is extremely high and is really limited by where the logo is going and how exact the placement needs to be. For instance, masks can be pressed at a speed of around 180 pieces per hour or more, but polos where we need to place the logo on the left chest are a little more difficult, so we may only get 40 pieces per hour. Each project is different, but average turnaround time is 7-10 days.
Heat Transfer logos also need to be provided in a high quality file. Again we would recommend a vector AI, EPS or PDF, but a transparent PNG at 300dpi and 12in wide or equivalent to the print width is suggested. If you are unsure, just send us what you have and we will let you know if the graphic is approved, or if we need a different format/size, in the case the graphic does not exist in the needed format, our graphic design team can assist in helping to produce the assets needed to move forward on the project.
Production capacity for transfers is extremely high and is really limited by where the logo is going and how exact the placement needs to be. For instance, masks can be pressed at a speed of around 180 pieces per hour or more, but polos where we need to place the logo on the left chest are a little more difficult, so we may only get 40 pieces per hour. Each project is different, but average turnaround time is 7-10 days.
Heat Transfer logos also need to be provided in a high quality file. Again we would recommend a vector AI, EPS or PDF, but a transparent PNG at 300dpi and 12in wide or equivalent to the print width is suggested. If you are unsure, just send us what you have and we will let you know if the graphic is approved, or if we need a different format/size, in the case the graphic does not exist in the needed format, our graphic design team can assist in helping to produce the assets needed to move forward on the project.
Vinyl is a popular process for home crafters and home based tshirt shops. It has its use for low volume, but the process of weeding a graphic to remove the excess vinyl can be tedious and time consuming therefore its not a common process for high volume, but we may use this method for low volume customized work. Vinyl is limited to available colors, custom colors can not be manufactured at low volume, so it can be difficult to match a specific color, but there are a variety of vinyl colors in stock. Vinyl work is all custom quoted based on how much vinyl is consumed, and how much work is needed to prepare the logo, as well as how much work is needed to apply the logo to the fabric. In general, vinyl work is best for small custom projects, but we are always happy to discuss it as an option for those customers who are interested, we will always recommend this method when it makes more sense than other options though.
Vinyl is one of the slowest production methods due mostly to the weeding process to remove excess vinyl that we do not want pressed to the apparel. Depending on the complexity, we may be able to cut and press only a handful of logos per labor hour. The typical turnaround for vinyl projects is 7-14 days and may be slightly adjusted depending on the vinyl color we need and how time consuming the weeding process is.
Vinyl is not a very detailed process, so graphic requirements are lower than other decoration methods, but its still best if we can get a vector AI, EPS, or PDF, or a 300dpi PNG at 12in wide or equivalent to the requested logo width. If the file is not sufficient, our staff will alert you and we can assist with graphic design if needed to proceed on the project.
Vinyl is one of the slowest production methods due mostly to the weeding process to remove excess vinyl that we do not want pressed to the apparel. Depending on the complexity, we may be able to cut and press only a handful of logos per labor hour. The typical turnaround for vinyl projects is 7-14 days and may be slightly adjusted depending on the vinyl color we need and how time consuming the weeding process is.
Vinyl is not a very detailed process, so graphic requirements are lower than other decoration methods, but its still best if we can get a vector AI, EPS, or PDF, or a 300dpi PNG at 12in wide or equivalent to the requested logo width. If the file is not sufficient, our staff will alert you and we can assist with graphic design if needed to proceed on the project.
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