Custom T-Shirt printing – Five things you need to know
The custom printing industry has seen a large increase in demand over recent years and in particular, online businesses. Customers have the choice of using a physical store or an online store to create their T-Shirts but this article will cover the online option.
Choice and quality of material
The choice and quality of materials vary from site to site. Most websites will list the type of materials they use and the choices they offer. If they don’t, you should enquire to ensure you are purchasing a quality material and not something that will shrink upon the first wash.
What are your printing options
When it comes to printing, generally, you have to decide between two options; having your T-shirt digitally printed or using the more traditional option of screen printing. Digital printing is the newer technology and uses a computer to process the design and then directly print the ink onto your shirt. The screen printing process involves the creation of a stencil, which is then used to apply ink to your shirt. Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages. Screen printing produces professional, high-quality results and is suited to larger orders. Digital printing is more suited to small orders where one item can be printed at a time. It’s a good option for printing photos and is easy to customize.
Supply quality artwork
If you are using your own images and hope to receive a quality printed T-shirt or another item, it’s important to ensure you are using quality images. Most sites give you the option to upload either a JPEG or PNG. Care should be taken as the quality of the image effects the quality of the printed item. In particular, JPEG uses a lossy compression technique, which allows for smaller file sizes but uses more compression resulting in a pixelated image. Be sure your image is of sufficient quality and not heavily compressed. If you are unsure, ask a customer service rep before ordering.
Cancellations may mean a fee.
Due to the nature of the business and the costs involved, a cancellation will most likely incur a fee. Before clicking on the order button, be sure you are satisfied with your choice of item, the design and print option. On the other hand, if for some reason your order doesn’t meet the level of quality you expect, you are within your rights to request a full refund.
Payment options
You want to be sure when ordering online, from any merchant, that they are offering a safe and secure method of making a payment. All respectable businesses use a payment service that is protected by an SSL certificate. Look for the logo on the payment page.
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