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Find the best way to make custom t-shirts. Learn about silk screen printing, costs, and other methods like DTG and heat transfer.

What is Silk Screen Printing?

Silk screen printing is a way to put designs on shirts. Here’s how it works:

1. Make a screen: A stencil (called a “screen”) is made for each color.
2. Add ink: Ink is pushed through the screen onto the shirt.
3. Dry the ink: The shirt is heated to make the ink stick.

Best for:

• Big orders (50+ shirts).
• Simple designs with bold colors.
• Cotton or cotton-blend shirts.

Not good for:

• Photos or designs with lots of colors.
• Small orders (under 50 shirts).

Silk Screen vs. Other Methods

Compare costs, durability, and design options:

Pick silk screen for:

• Big orders (cheaper per shirt).
• Long-lasting designs.

Pick DTG for:

• Small orders.
• Photos or many colors.

Pick heat transfer for:

• Fast orders.
• Simple designs.

Silk Screen Costs

What changes the price?

• Colors used: Each color adds $20–$50 (setup fee).
• Order size: Bigger orders cost less per shirt.

Example costs:

• 100 shirts, 2 colors: ~$4/shirt ($400 total).
• 500 shirts, 4 colors: ~$2.50/shirt ($1,250 total).

Watch out for:

• Artwork fixes (extra fees).
• Pantone colors (special inks cost more).

Design Rules for Perfect Shirts

Do this:

• Use vector files (made in Adobe Illustrator).
• Keep 300 DPI resolution.
• Use spot colors (like Pantone).

Don’t do this:

• Use gradients (colors that fade).
• Write tiny text (hard to print).
• Use too many colors (raises cost).

Pro tip: Use a mockup generator (like Canva) to test designs.

How to Choose a Screen Printer

Ask these 5 questions:

1. Do you give free artwork proofing?
2. What’s your smallest order?
3. Can you use Gildan or Bella+Canvas shirts?
4. Do you have eco-friendly inks?
5. What’s your reprint policy?

Top companies:

• Custom Ink: Good for beginners.
• Vistaprint: Fast shipping.
• Local shops: Custom options.

Eco-Friendly Screen Printing

Make green choices:

• Inks: Use water-based (not plastisol).
• Shirts: Pick organic cotton or recycled fabrics (look for GOTS certification).

Best brands:

• Bella+Canvas: Lightweight shirts.
• Next Level Apparel: Affordable eco-shirts.

Mistakes to Avoid

1. No test print: Check colors first!
2. Ignore shrinkage: Wash shirts before printing.
3. Cheap blanks: Use quality shirts (not thin fabrics).

FAQs

Következtetés

Silk screen printing is best for big orders with bold designs. DTG works for small orders, and heat transfer is fast.