What Actually Drives The Price Of A Custom T-Shirt Order
Two shops can quote the same shirt hundreds of dollars apart. Here is every variable in a screen printing quote, explained in plain English.
August 11, 20265 min
Read moreThe Print Shop Journal
Ink, Thread, And Everything In Between
Straight-talking guides on ink types, artwork prep, pricing, garments, and getting custom apparel done right the first time.
Featured · Screen Printing
Water-Base vs. Plastisol: Which Screen Print Is Right For Your Shirts?
The ink you choose decides how your shirt feels three washes in. Here is how water-base, discharge, and plastisol actually differ on press and on a person.
Read the guideAugust 18, 2026
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How To Send Artwork That Prints Beautifully The First Time
Most production delays are art delays. Five minutes of file prep on your end can save two days on ours.
August 4, 20265 min
Read moreEmbroidery Or Screen Printing? Choosing The Right Decoration Method
Thread or ink? The answer usually comes down to the garment, the perception you want, and how many pieces you are ordering.
July 28, 20265 min
Read moreDTF Printing Explained: Full Color, No Minimums, No Screens
Photo-real artwork on twelve shirts used to be impossible to price. Direct-to-film changed that math completely.
July 21, 20264 min
Read moreBuilding A Company Uniform Program That Employees Actually Like Wearing
A uniform nobody wants to wear is expensive marketing that stays in a closet. Here is how to build one people choose.
July 14, 20266 min
Read moreSpirit Wear That Sells: A Playbook For Schools, Teams, And Boosters
Leftover spirit shirts in a storage closet are lost fundraising dollars. Presales and smart design fix that.
July 7, 20265 min
Read moreHow To Wash Custom Printed Shirts So They Last For Years
Nearly every cracked print we see was killed by heat. A few small laundry changes double the life of custom apparel.
June 30, 20264 min
Read moreChoosing The Right Blank: A Guide To T-Shirt Fabrics And Fits
Your print can only be as good as the shirt underneath it. Here is how the common blanks actually differ.
June 23, 20265 min
Read moreHow Far Ahead Should You Order Custom Apparel? A Realistic Timeline
Standard production is five to seven days. The other two weeks in a typical order are the parts people forget to plan for.
June 16, 20264 min
Read moreHave A Project In Mind?
Skip the guesswork — build a real quote in about a minute.