Customization
The right method depends on your artwork, fabric, quantity and how the garment will be worn. Here's how they compare — and we'll recommend the best fit with every quote.
The methods
01
Ink is pushed through a fine mesh screen, one screen per color, building up a vivid, opaque print. It's the industry standard for volume orders: crisp, long-lasting, and increasingly economical as quantities grow.
Priced per color in the design — fewer colors, lower cost.
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Your logo is digitized into a stitch file and sewn directly into the garment with thread. Embroidery reads as premium and professional, and it outlasts the garment itself.
Best for logos up to about 4 in wide; very fine text may be simplified.
03
Direct-to-film printing places full-color artwork onto a film that is heat-pressed onto the garment. It handles gradients, photographs and unlimited colors with no setup per color.
04
Heat turns special inks into gas that bonds with polyester fibers, so the design becomes part of the fabric. There's zero texture and nothing to crack — ideal for performance wear.
Available on white garments only.
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A special additive makes screen-printed ink expand when cured, lifting the design off the fabric for a soft, raised 3D effect that people want to touch.
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A thicker, elastic ink layer gives a smooth, slightly glossy finish that stretches with the garment — a favorite for team numbers and bold lettering.
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Reflective inks and films bounce light back to its source, making logos and safety markings highly visible in headlights and low light.
At a glance
| Method | Fine detail | Durability | Soft feel | Cost on smaller runs | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Printing | Large runs with simple, solid-color artwork | ||||
| Embroidery | Polos, caps, uniforms and executive wear | ||||
| DTF Transfer | Photographic or multi-color designs | ||||
| Sublimation | All-over prints on white polyester | ||||
| Puff Printing | Streetwear and merch that stands out | ||||
| Rubber Printing | Sportswear numbers and bold graphics | ||||
| Reflective Printing | Safety, workwear and running events |
Print locations
Standard maximum print sizes for an adult T-shirt. We'll scale placements for smaller sizes and other garments.
Artwork guidelines
Don't have print-ready files? Send what you have — our team can prepare artwork for production.
AI, EPS, PDF or SVG files scale to any size without losing sharpness — ideal for screen printing and embroidery.
For DTF or sublimation, supply PNG files at 300 DPI at the printed size, with a transparent background.
Convert text to outlines (or include the font files) so lettering prints exactly as designed.
Keep lines thicker than 1 pt and text taller than ¼ in. Embroidery needs slightly bolder detail.
Send your artwork and quantities — we'll recommend the right technique and show you a proof before anything is produced.