Steps to our order process
Screen Printing
1. REQUEST A QUOTE
In order for us to able to quote your job correctly please make sure you know the following details: How many shirts do you need? What type of shirts? t-shirt, tank top, long sleeve, hoodies. Who do you need them for? men, women, youth, or toddler. What style and manufacture do you like? What color or colors of shirts do you want? Do you need the inner neck tag screen printed? Most importantly have your artwork ready files for us to look at.
2. APPROVE DESIGN MOCK UP
Once you communicated what you would like to have printed we will create a design mock up for you. We will then send you the design mock up to review and make changes or approve.
3. APPROVE THE QUOTE & PAY THE INVOICE
After all the details are hashed out, a invoice will be created using your requested blank type('s) and quantity in each size will be created. We require payment in full before we proceed with any order.
4. THE LEAD TIME BEGINS, BLANKS ARE ORDERED
we will begin the process of ordering your blanks. While your blanks are en route to our shop we will start outputting your films and start burning the screens and getting everything prepped while we wait for your garments to arrive. Our standard production time is usually 7-10 business days from date payment is received until date order is shipped or pick up. Sometimes production time is faster, it just depends on the current work load. We will keep you updated on the job progress via e-mail.
5. BLANKS ARRIVE, LET THE PRINTING BEGIN
Once your blanks arrive we check to make sure they are all here. Once they are all accounted for we will fire up the presses and begin printing your items.
6. ORDER COMPLETED - PICK UP/SHIP
Once all your items have been printed we will box them up for you and contact you to let you know that your order is done. You have the choice of picking up your order from our Santa Ana location or we can ship them to you (we determine if you want to pick up or ship during the quote process). *Please note that shipping time is not included in production turnaround time.
The Details
WHAT IS SCREEN PRINTING? A print made by the silkscreen process.
- A printmaking technique in which a fine mesh cloth is stretched over a heavy aluminum frame and the design is what we call burned into the screen using a liquid material called emulsion. The design is then printed by having a squeegee force ink color through the pores of the material. The result is your design screen printed onto a piece of material AKA Screen Printed.
HOW TO ORDER
• First you need your artwork/logo in the required format listed below.
ARTWORK REQUIREMENTS
- Preferred vector file formats: .pdf .eps .ai
- Preferred raster file formats: .pdf .psd .tiff .jpg | Rasterize or outline any type layers.
- Leave your background color transparent or match apparel color in your order, ensure all raster files are 300 dpi at full size.
- All artwork should be exact size that you want it to appear on your printed item.
- If you do not have your artwork in any of the files listed above that is in the correct format, we can design your artwork for you for a fee. To create your artwork we will provide you a estimated quote based off the information you provide us on what you want. We require half of the estimated quote price paid up front before we will start your project. This payment is not refundable.
BLANK OR ITEM TO BE DECORATED
- You will need to decide on the type of item you want your artwork/logo applied to. We can supply the blank items, or you can provide your own. (Please note, not all items are printable so if you are wanting to provide us the blanks we need to physically see the items you want decorated prior to).
SPECIFY ALL LOGO SIZES AND PLACEMENTS
- You will need to specify all logo placements on the items, including specifying sizes and heights. Rough sketching artwork placements is a huge help and eliminates guessing on our end. Know what you want and where you want it.
SELECTING INK COLORS
- You need to select your ink colors you want printed on your items. (Please note all quotes are based off of standard ink colors. Anything beyond standard colors will be subject to an additional ink charge based off the additional cost of the premium ink colors).
PRIVATE LABELING ADD-ON'S
Do you need your items private labeled in any way? Do you need the inner neck tag screen printed? (for an additional 1 color ink print charge). Do you need your items folded and poly bagged? (for an additional $0.50 cents per item charge). Do you need your items hang tagged (for an additional $0.30 cents per charge). Do you need any special additions to your items? Please make sure you let us know.
- RETAIL READY FINISHING / ADDITIONAL SERVICES
- Fold & Poly Bag: $0.50 cents per item* (Garment folded in a sealed poly bag with size label)
- Screen Printed Inner Neck Label: Single color print charge
- Hang Tagging: $0.30 cents per item
SHIPPING
- Shipping Options: Do you want us to ship your items using our shipping accounts? Do you want us to use your shipping accounts? Are you going to pick up your items?
CA SALES TAX
- CA Sales Tax- Is added to all orders placed and payment received from California Addresses. If you are a re seller you must fill out our re sale cert.
MOCK UP
- Once we have received the above detail information from you, we can move forward with creating you a design mock up sheet for your approval. Once you receive the design mock up we allow you 2 minor design changes. Any major design mock up's will result in an addition design fee charge.
PAYMENT
- Payment must be received in full before we start any job. Click here to see payment types we accept.
BASIC SCREEN PRINTING INFORMATION
- Screen Set-Up Charge: FREE
Up To 13"X 19" Print Area
Color Change $25 Per Color
TURN AROUND TIME
- Standard production time is 7-10 business days. (sometimes faster depending on our current work load).
Production time begins after the final design mock up is approved and payment in full is received.
*Please note that production time can also be dependent on shipping delays of blank garments from the manufacturer.
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