Custom t-shirt printing has become very popular over the years as people like the freedom of being able to choose the words, graphics and even photographs that they want on their shirts. And with so many t-shirt printing companies now available, it can be a pretty daunting task trying to choose the right one for your printing needs.
So, here it is - 10 tips from the top on how to choose the best t-shirt and garment printer!
1. Numbers
How many t-shirts do you actually want to get printed? Do you want a single shirt for yourself or do you want shirts for your football club, a stag or hen weekend, an entire golf club society, or a huge corporate away day with thousands of attendees? Some companies will only do t-shirt printing in bulk so if you want a single shirt, or ten for your friends, then these companies won’t work for you. And of course if you do want shirts in bulk, remember to look for any possible discounts and wholesale prices from your supplier!
2. Design
This is a very important factor to take into consideration when choosing your t-shirt printing company. Some companies will have design presets for you to choose from, and choice may be limited, others will allow you to come up with your very own idea, and they will then design and print that idea for you.
3. Deadline
If you need your t-shirt printing really quickly, this is a crucial deciding factor. Some companies require a minimum of five days to produce an order. Don’t leave it to the last minute, always check the lead times (which should be discussed right at the outset) and think about location too – if the company is local to you, you could even pick your own order up if you want to speed the process up as much as possible!
4. Submitting a Design
Some t shirt printing companies will ask you to submit your design on a CD, others may be happy with email, but will want print ready files and hi resolution graphics – make sure you can provide what they need, and if not, find someone else who can do it another way that suits!
5. Budget
Always discuss price at the very beginning of the process. Remember quality is so important with t-shirt printing, but be sure to have in mind a figure you are happy to pay for quality. You will always be able to find a company who will do it cheaper but will the items last and will they give the right image to your club or your company?
6. Clothing Items
It’s really important to choose a t-shirt printing company that has some nice items to customise. T-shirt printing can be done on any kind of t shirt, so choose a company with good cotton quality, nice cut designs, good colour ranges and of course variety – polo shirts, vests, collarless, long sleeve and short sleeve t-shirts, the list is endless. Good companies such as Fanela in Leicestershire can provide a whole wardrobe of t shirts in every style and colour under the sun!
7. In House Design Teams
If you know the design you want but don’t have the graphic design skills to create it yourself, you will probably need some help! T-shirt printing companies like Creative Apparel in Manchester can design pretty much anything and everything for you.
8. Testimonials
Always check that your chosen t-shirt printing company has some good press! Look for testimonials and reviews on their website, ask them to send you some email feedback if necessary.
9. Customer Service
You may know exactly what you want on your t-shirt printing job. You may know when you want it and how many you need. But you still need an excellent service and to have good communication with the people providing that service. If you are having embroidery for example, a company like EED in Dunstable will make sure you are 100% happy with their end product.
10. Listen!
And finally – listen to your chosen t-shirt printing company. If you have chosen well, then they will have the skills and experience to make your t shirt printing job work well and look superb. If they tell you that something can’t be done, then it probably can’t!
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