CustomYourShirt.com offer 4 printing methods for garment printing.
We listed below the pro and con of all methods to better help you decide what will fit your needs.
 Direct To Garment digital inkjet printing process:This direct to garment digital printing technique uses state of the art technology to print images directly to the garment. Digital printing provides a soft, breathable image feel. This process is perfect for small orders requiring vibrant full colour or photographic images.
The process involves taking a high resolution image and printing the image directly onto the Garment. We can print images in most formats including BMP,TIF, GIF, AI, Jpeg. The quality of the image produced is directly related to the quality of the image supplied so it is important to supply a quality images. Price list
Compare to screen printing this process is more expensive per print but keep in mind these prints sell for much more in retail shops. PRO:
- No minimum order required for digitally printed apparel.
- No setup fee.
- Best quality for print of photograph.(Resolution printing 720-2800 dpi)
- Full colour print at no extra charges.
- Ink is smooth to the touch.
- Eco Friendly Ink
- Quick turnaround.
CON:
- Can get expensive for large quantity compare to screen printing.
- Only available for print on Cotton shirt.
- You have to wash the garments insidout in cold water.
- Maximum print size: 280mm x 370mm (Larger size up to 375mm x 480mm have a minimum of 100 print )
  Screen Printing process:Screens are made by putting a chemical emulsion on a mesh surface. The screen is then exposed on a light table with the artwork under it. The light solidifies the chemicals around the design, and where the light failed to pass through, the chemical breaks down. The screen is then rinsed out and what is left is the area where the light hit. When screen printing, one colour at a time is applied and therefore the cost will increase with each additional colour applied. Likewise a separate screen is required for each colour, and hence, it may be uneconomical if only a small quantity of clothing is required.
Normally, when you place an order for screen printed clothing there is a Setup charge which covers the cost of having the design made into a screen. . One screen is required for each different design, and different screens are required for each colour printed, and each different location of printing. For example, a one colour front and back print requires two screens if the design on the front is different to the design on the back. At CustomYouShirt.com we don’t have any setup charge as it’s often confusing for the client, we factor it in our price so you know exactly how much it’s going to coast you per unit without having to calculate setup charge and other fees. Please note that with screen printing the price vary depending of the number of colours to print. In contrary of digital technology who allow printing in Full colour regardless of the quantity.
See price list. PROS:
- Affordable, great for large designs.
- Cheaper pricing for large quantity.
- Very cost effective for one colour print.
- Colours are brighter
- No particular washing instructions
CON:
- Not economical for small orders requiring more than one colour design.
- Special artwork requirement.
- Two weeks turnaround. (Faster with rush fee)
- Minimum of 25 prints.
Our screen printers can print up to 10 colours or colour process on light and dark garment.
  
Cat Cut printing process:
Also called Plot printing is available in two forms:
Flock is a "velvety" print and the design is slightly raised from the surface. Flex is matte and lies flat on the textile. This print technique doesn't allow colour blending, merging or fading. Designs for plot printing must be submitted as a vector graphic (i.e. Freehand, Illustrator or Corel Draw). Firstly the logo or text need to have an outline added. Then, the design is input direct into a digital cutter which electronically cuts the design on to a single colour sheet of flock, foil or vinyl. The uncut areas are then removed by hand. This process is known as “weeding”. The cut panels are then taken and are applied using a commercial heat press and silicone paper. See price list PRO:
- Can be done on Polyester.
- Long lasting.
- Special effect available.
- No minimum quantity.
CON:
- This method is recommended for text rather than photographic or complex graphics.
- Can get expensive for large quantity compare to screen printing.
- Special artwork requirement.
 
Embroidery process:We offer embroidered clothing service, including work wear, uniform embroidery, corporate and promotional clothing embroidery. All high quality at affordable prices. Embroidery is the process by which a design is sewn onto a garment using a computerized embroidery machine. The process gives a highly professional long lasting appearance and is suitable for text or logos. We use modern industrial embroidery machines which give a professional finish. See price list In order to produce an embroidered logo we have to manually redraw the logo in a format which can be read by an embroidery machine. This conversion process is known as digitisation. Plain text in simple fonts is easier and therefore cheaper to convert than embroidered logos. If you use one of our fonts their is no setup cost other way we have to charge you a $55 fee.
PRO: - Quality Image
- Long Lasting - No minimum quantity for text only.
- No setup for lettering. (Logo have a $55 setup)
CON:
- Costs more than Printing for some design.
- Expensive for large logos.
- Embroidery cannot be used where a graduated colour effect is required.
For Promotional products To print our promotional product we use a special techniques called Sublimation.
Click here for Sublimation technique.
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