| Here are some tips for ordering screen print or | | | | can't match the color, then the product will be useless |
| embroidery on t-shirts, polo shirts, accessories or | | | | at branding your image. |
| custom apparel online. Follow these guidelines and you | | | | 7) When getting embroidery, ask about thread |
| are sure to end up with a quality product that you will | | | | contents. Cotton threads, cotton covered polyester, |
| be happy with. | | | | and polyester threads are generally not suitable for |
| 1) Find out how long your screen print company has | | | | embroidery. This is because they can pill or fray after |
| been in business. You may not want to use a | | | | washing. Good embroidery thread should always be |
| company who does not have a track record yet. | | | | rayon. Metallic threads are also suitable for embroidery |
| 2) Ask about print sizes. Some companies have a limit | | | | work. |
| to how big they will screen print your image. If you | | | | 8) Ask about specialty inks or processes that you |
| need a large image, you may want to ask for oversize | | | | might need. A high heat press will create a shiny and |
| or jumbo print dimensions. | | | | heavy screen print. This is often used for high visibility |
| 3) Minimum orders can vary widely from company to | | | | prints, like on sports jerseys. If you may need this, |
| company. Some have an order minimum of only six, | | | | make sure your supplier offers it. Also ask about glitter |
| whereas others may require that you order at least | | | | inks, metallic inks, foil printing or 3D embroidery if you |
| fifty t-shirts. | | | | need it. |
| 4) Check out the quality of the apparel that they offer. | | | | 9) Find out how long orders generally take. Good |
| Do they have just a few generic colored t-shirts and | | | | companies usually have a turnaround of about a week. |
| baseball caps? Or do they offer a wide variety of | | | | Shipping costs should be considered and usually deals |
| styles, cotton blends, brands and products? Ordering a | | | | can be made when you order in bulk. |
| name brand that you trust can help you avoid getting a | | | | 10) The last thing to consider is how easy it is to get |
| finished product that seems cheap or poorly made. | | | | your design to them. Can you simply e-mail a file? Or |
| 5) Ask about embroidery detail. How small of print can | | | | do you have to actually meet with a designer and |
| you get before it looks blurry or unreadable? This | | | | have it laid out in a certain way? Good companies will |
| could be an important factor in determining the | | | | have someone on staff who can take an e-mailed |
| provider. What good is your logo if no one can tell | | | | design and create a template for you. |
| what it says or means? | | | | With these tips, you are sure to end up with a screen |
| 6) Ask about color options. This is especially important | | | | printers t shirt or embroidery custom apparel company |
| for logos. Many times, the color that you choose for | | | | that you are very happy with. |
| your logo needs to be consistent. If your screen printer | | | | |