How to Save Money on Custom Screen Printed Shirts

Ordering Custom Screen Printed TShirts can be exciting and overwhelming. There are many factors that determine the price for a Custom Screen Printed Shirt. If you familiarize yourself with the following tips, you can get a great Shirt at a great price.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. The first thing you will do when putting together your Custom Screen Printed Shirt order is to figure out what design you want on the Tshirt. You can visit online Custom Shirt sites to get some ideas. This will help you steer your screen printer in the right direction. During this process, keep in mind that the more colors of ink that will need to be used on your design, the more expensive the screen printed shirt will be. Also, the color of shirt will matter in keeping down costs. White shirts are by far the least expensive. Light-colored shirts are also affordable. Dark colored shirts (navy, red, black, maroon, etc) are the most expensive as they require more ink and more time.

2. You will need to figure out if you want to have your Custom Shirt printed on just one or both sides. A two-sided shirt can cost nearly double the amount of a one-sided shirt.

3. Get as many people as possible to agree to purchase a shirt. Another factor in price is quantity. The larger the quantity of Screen Printed Shirts you order, the better price you will receive per shirt.

4. Shop around! Some screen printing shops charge set up or screen charges on top of their custom printed shirt prices. You may be able to find a shop that does not and that can save you money overall. Be sure to find the best deal at a reputable shop. Compare prices for online sites (be sure to consider set up, artwork and shipping costs) with your local screen printers' prices. Prices vary greatly and legwork is definitely worthwhile.

Tips & Warnings

• You can use outlines to create the look of more than one color of ink. Talk to your screen printer about creating an expensive look for a cheaper price.
• Sometimes it may be worthwhile to order a few extra shirts to gain a better deal.
• Do not settle for the first price quote you receive.
• Allow for plenty of time when you order. If you need shirts in a hurry, rush charges may apply.

[johngalt310]

on 3/25/2009 Interesting article. I used to own a screen printing store on a college campus. It's a unique business.