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Ordering Custom printed shirts can seem like a monumental task when all the details that need to be addressed surface in the ordering process. With a little preparation and an understanding of what your printer will need in advance, your order will be processed much faster and the end results will have a better chance of meeting your expectations. The following are some tips that will increase your chances of having a good custom t-shirt ordering experience.

At the risk of stating the obvious, the first decision to be made is the type of shirt you want it printed on. The outlook is wide when it comes to t-shirt selection, but aside from color, there are only a few things you’ll need to decide. The first thing to consider is if you want a standard t-shirt or are you looking for a trendy t-shirt? I don’t think a standard shirt needs much explanation as it is the basic shirt that we have known and loved for years to dress comfortably and informally. I’m sure you have several of them in your dresser drawer right now. Fashionable T-shirts, on the other hand, tend to be more of a tailored variety with tighter cuts and variations on the neckline. The second option to take is do I want short sleeves or long sleeves? And finally, do I want a pocket in my shirts or not? It all seems pretty basic, but it’s worth thinking about these things before you make the trip to your local printer anyway, as these things will narrow down your search and save time in the final selection process.

In addition to heat transfers and sublimation, there are basically two different types of t-shirt printing available, screen printing and digital printing. It pays to be educated on this, even if it is a bit of an informed decision. Digital printing is done on a printing machine much like the paper printer you have connected to your home or office computer, the only difference is that it loads shirts on it and not paper. From a configuration point of view, this is a better choice for low number orders as there is no need to make displays for every color in the design, and all that is needed is a quality image. This can make it a cheaper alternative if fewer than 12 or so shirts are ordered. Screen printing, on the other hand, becomes a better option on larger orders, although the setup requires more labor, it becomes cheaper as quantities increase. Here are the advantages and disadvantages of each type of printing. From a cost standpoint, digital printing may be better for smaller orders, screen printing may be better for larger orders. Digital printing works best on white or light colored shirts, screen printing works best on black or dark shirts. If there is a chance that the order will need to be added in a few days, digital printing is definitely the best alternative, as screen printing would require another setup charge, making the cost of additional shirts prohibitive. Armed with this knowledge, the image becomes clearer, which printing method makes the most sense for your situation.

One last thing to consider before placing your order is the condition of your artwork, if you have an artwork. The old saying trash in the trash is certainly true when it comes to printing custom shirts. Your printer will want the best possible artwork that you can access, and in most cases this means vector artwork. In general, works of art are divided into two different categories, raster images and vector images. Without being technical, the main difference affecting your printer is that raster images degrade as they are resized and vector images maintain their integrity even if they are exploited. Raster images in higher resolution will work very well for digital T-Shirt Printing, but can be difficult to work with for screen printing. Think of a raster image as the image you take with your digital camera and a vector image as a computer-generated artwork. Unless you are planning to print a real photograph on your shirts, the safest bet would always be Vector Artwork. Unfortunately, not all of them have a vector format of their artwork and they may not have the ability to create one. In such cases, and particularly for screen printing, you can expect to absorb an art charge before the production of your shirts can continue. The good news is that once you have the Vector format, you will have it the next time you reorder.

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