Frequently Asked Questions

Screen printing is a traditional technique used to print mass production on fabrics such as t-shirts, sweaters, pants, and many other apparel. Screens are composed of different types of silk mesh, surrounded by a wooden or aluminium frame. The ink goes through the mesh and stamps the design on the fabric. Currently, it’s one of the most common and economical ways to print apparel.

The screen printing process is one of the most enduring processes that have existed over decades. Since the ink goes directly into the thread, and then burned on a professional conveyor dryer, it will stick longer on a fabric than any other printing process. With screen printing you can get a smoodly texture, a rustic feeling or a raise-up 3 d surface. Everything depending on what type of ink is used.

We work with the most prestigious material and ink in the industry of screen printing. Some of them are: Plastisol, Water Based, Discharge, and Metallic.

First, we need to create a digital design on a design program, Corel, Illustrator etc. Then, we print that design using pure black ink on a special transparent paper call film. The darkness of the design will be essential when burning it on an emulsioned screen.
Screens need to be prepared ahead of time using a particular solution called emulsion which is a coat of liquid material applied on the surface of the screen mesh. When the film is placed on the top of the screen and exposed to a strong light source ( light box) it will stam the design on the screen while the rest of the emulsion coat will dry and indurate.
After washing the screen and removing all of the exposed areas of the design, it is placed on the screen printing machine. Right after that, we add high quality ink on the screen and with a rubber squeegee, we swipe the paint on the design so the ink can go through and stamp its content on the shirt. Finally, the shirt is placed inside a high temperature dryer to cure the paint.

For the moment, screening printing photos is not available, However, we can still print digital images using a different process called digital printing transfer. A digital printing transfer is a process in which we print a multicolor image (photograph) on a special high quality paper which then is heat pressed on the shirts, using a heat press machine. The high pressure makes the image stick to the fabric through the threads.

Digital Printing Transfer can be used to print individual T-shirts for special occasions or special events such as birthdays, funerals, family trips and many more.

It’s recommended to wash this type of printing on cold water and dry it on cold air, just to prolong its quality. However, since the design is printing through water based ink, it will fade away after a certain time.

For the moment we can print up to 4 colors.

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You can change color from black ink to white ink, from red to blue, from whatever color to whatever color you might wish. Yet; be aware that a $15 dollars cleaning fee will be added every time you switch the color of the ink. This fee is charged due to the labor and material that is done to clean up the screen to replace a color for another.
We recommend that you pick different colors of shirts that are similar on pigments, such as dark colors so the printing ink can be light, or light shirts colors so the print ink can be dark.

For the moment the biggest area we can print is 12”x13”. Anything sizes bigger than that, submit a request.

Here are some standar guidelines that we use to print on different locations.

Front:
Left chest : 4”X4”
Center : 12”x13”
Right Chest: 4”x4”

Short Sleeve: 4”x4”

Back: Any sizes within 12”x13”

We can print on the following areas.
Sleeves ( short and long),
Chest (right, center, left),
Back,
Back inside (tag position)

We can print on many different apparels such as T-shirts, (women and men) short sleeve, long sleeve, sweaters, hoodies, crewneck, zipped, polos, pants, tank tops, jerseys and many more.

Apparels are made from different materials such as 100% cotton, 50/50,
65 Polyester \ 35 Cotton, 100 polyester and nylon.

We work with the most prestigious brands in the industry of apparel, such as Guildan, Hanes, Jerzee, Bella Canvas, Next Level, Champion, A4 Sport, American Apparel and many more. If you have a specific brand that you would like to utilize for your design, please let us know, and we will be more than happy to check with our numerous providers to find the perfect brand for you.

Youth: Small, Medium, Large, XL.
Women: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL,
Men: Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL, 5XL.

Yes!
We required at least 12pcs for each design. The more pcs you order the more money you will save.

Yes!
You can order multiple shirts colors, sizes and apparel. However, you need to be aware that some materials, sizes or style will modify the final cost of your order.

Yes,
we can handle big orders. As you might already know, the more shirts you print the more economical the prices will be.

Yes!
You can bring your own shirts. If you have your own shirts already and want to stop by our shop, we will be more than happy to assist you. The price will be determined by the type of material and style you bring to us. Some particular fabrics will require special ink that fulfills that fabrics’ needs. For example, Polyester and Nylon.

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We have 3-5 business days rush order services. Rush order will increase the cost about %60 percent from their original cost. For example if the total order is $100, then, with the rush order services will go up to $160.

* Rush Order Service is available ONLY, to clients in the great area of Los Angeles and its surrounding cities.

Cut off time to place rush orders is 10:00 AM.

Yes!
If you don’t have a design or a logo yet, don’t worry! Our dedicated graphic designer will help you create one . We will send you a small questionnaire to find out more about your idea, design or product. Then, we will use that information to visualize your project and, with our designer’s extraordinary talent and abilities, we will create an astonishing design for your product/service.

The designing cost starts at $50 per hour, minimum one hour. It might increase depending on the amount of time we invest in creating your design.

We also offer Logos Design Services. If you need a brand logo that will represent your company or business for a long period of time, we can help you customize an attractive and professional logo. We will get in contact with you and ask you some questions about your business, products or services. Then, we will gather all that information and brainstorm ideas to come up with a unique, desirable and powerful logo.

Logos Design starts at $150 per logo. The cost will increase depending on the complexity of the logo. When you purchase a Logo from us, you will obtain it in three universal design formats: JPEG, NPG and PDF. You will also own the copyright of the creation of the logo.

Yes!
You can submit your artwork for review. Our professional designer will analyze it and give you some feedback. If the image is not applicable for the screen printing process, we will let you know. The image or graphic needs to be in high resolution format, at least 300 dpi. We accept images on the following formats: JPEG, PNG, and PDF

If your image is not adjustable to the screen printing process, we can help you by vectorizing your image. The vectorization cost will depend on the complexity of your design. It starts at $65.

Vectorizing an image, means that we will convert your JPEG,NPG,PDF image in a format that will allow us to modify, change, or manipulate it, according to the screen printing process. This means that if your image has 3 colors, after vectorizing it, we will be able to separate each color individually to burn them on their respective screens.

Yes.
As part of our excellent services, before printing any product, we always send an image proof. The image will reflect how the product will come out.

Notice that, because the viewer is perceiving the image proof through a RGB screen on a small device, the actual finished product might look a little different in terms of color and size.

You are responsible to revise image contents, graphics, information and other aspects of the design before approving it. If you are not satisfied with your design, you have 3 chances to modify it, up to three revisions. These changes might be within the design and they have to represent 25-40% of their original content. If you want to change the entire design, an extra designing fee will be applied.
Once the design has being approved, we are no longer no longer responsible for any error on information or other related content regarding the design

No,
Once you have selected and approved the design that is going to be printed on all of the shirts, you can not change the design. If you decide to change or modify anything on the design, after it has been printed, that will be considered another order.
You can change the design after 12pcs. Yet it will be considered a different order and the cost might be modified, depending on the design or graphic on the shirts.

Because we use high quality products and use the right methods to print on fabrics, our product can last for many years. Yet, there are some materials and processes that will not stand the test of time, because of their unique purpose and effects, such as Digital Printing Transfer.
How long does it take to get my order?

Screen printing, basically, is done through individual screens that are utilized to paint a design on a shirt.

Heat Transfer Vinyl is a process in which a high quality sticker (vinyl) is cut, according to a specific design, through a plotter ( cutter). Then, it’s placed on the top of a shirt and strongly compressed by a high temperature Heat Press machine which makes the vinyl stick to the thread of the shirts, giving it a soft and smooth quality.
Here are some differences between Screen printing and Heat Transfer Vinyl:

With Screen printing you can make hundreds of hundreds of shirts and you will save more money because the production is low-cost. Moreover, the print will last longer than any other printing process.

With vinyl you can make a few personalized shirts such as individual names, individual numbers and individual designs, however the cost will increase a little bit more because each design is cut individually and each shirt is heat pressed independently. Some of the print will last about 2-3 years depending on the way the shirts are being washed. It’s recommended to wash the shirts with cold or warm water and dry it with cold air.

While in screen printing we use high quality ink that penetrates the thread and stays there forever, digital printing is done through Direct Garment Printer, which works exactly like a regular printer. The shirt is inserted inside the printer, like a sheet of paper, then once the printer receives the information of the design, it prints on the shirt, utilizing layers of ink, filling up every tiny space of the thread, until the design is completed. Direct Garment Printing is a great way to print individual designs, even though the process to print one shirt might take longer, the printing outcomes will always have great details and multi colors on it.

Yes!
T-shirt printing for School is a great idea to create culture, pride and unity among the school’s staff, students, parents and community. We have many ideas that can be very useful to enhance school spirit through the school year. Here are some:
Perfect Attendance T-shirt, Spelling Bee T-shirts, Staff Appreciation T-shirts, School Spirit Day T-shirts, School Clubs T-shirts, School Rallies T-shirt and Many More.

Yes!
There are many ways to promote your business brand, yet one of the most effective and precise manners is by customizing your t-shirts to emphasise on your business’s products or services. T-shirt printing for business, not only will give you and your employees a good sense of professionalism and unity, but also it will advertise your brand anywhere you go.

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T-shirt printing for sports is an excellent way to show team support, on and off the field. Every sport team must develop culture, pride, unity, empowerment, good sportsmanship and a healthy competition. You can accomplish all of these values and principles by placing your team’s logo or slogan on a t-shirt, jersey, sweater, pants or on any other applicable fabric. You can print t-shirt for basketball practice, t-shirt for soccer practice, t-shirt for football practice, t-shirt for baseball practice, t-shirt for softball practice, t-shirt for track and t-shirt for any other sport you might think of.

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Screen printing for Events will definitely assist you with your public or personal gathering. Whether it’s for a big rally or a family reunion, you can place your design on a t-shirt and celebrate your event with the people that most matter to you. You can order, t-shirt for birthday, t-shirt for rallies, t-shirt for church, t-shirt for family reunion, t-shirt for fundraising and for whatever event you wish to commemorate.