Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between screen-printing, embroidery, and MTO printing
Embroidery reproduces your logo by stitching it with thread. Screen printing reproduces your design by printing it with plastisol inks through a mesh screen. Digital printing reproduces your logo by printing the design directly on the shirt with the use of a specialized ink jet printer and specifically engineered textile inks.
Screen-printing and embroidery can be done on any color/style/material of garment. Digital garment printing can be done on any color item, but is only guaranteed on high cotton content materials.
Traditional screen printing requires the creation of one screen for every color layer. This increases the cost for multiple color jobs, which can drive consumers to less than optimal designs. Made-to-Order printing allows for unlimited colors to be printed with no additional cost. Photographs, drawings, complex images, and color gradients can all be printed with unrivaled clarity and vividness.
In addition, screen printing yields a maximum resolution of 72 dots per inch (DPI), while the direct to garment process can print an image with 8x to 10x precision (in excess of 600 DPI)--near perfect quality--with no halftone dots.
Is digital printing the same as the iron-ons you can make at home?
No, they can’t produce anything near the quality of one of our shirts. There are a variety of digital printing methods available today; we use a state of the art printer, a large format printing machine that applies ink directly onto the garment.
No, they can’t produce anything near the quality of one of our shirts. There are a variety of digital printing methods available today; we use a state of the art printer, a large format printing machine that applies ink directly onto the garment.
Can a print be applied on dark shirts?
It works great on dark shirts! It feels slightly different on dark versus light shirts, but that is due to a pre-treatment and an underbase. The print quality is the same.
Does printing cost more on dark shirts?
Yes, the process is more expensive due to the pre-treatment and white underbase. The white underbase makes the colors more vibrant.
What are your printed design size limitations?
Screen printing can be very large; our MTO printing process supports a standard size of 12" x 15". But, we can print as large as 15" x 19"; however, oversize fees may be incurred.
How close to the edge of a shirt are you able to print?
Within 0.25” typically--closer may be possible but would be determined on an individual basis.
Does made-to-order printing cost the same regardless of the number of colors?
Yes. One big advantage is that it does not matter how many colors there are. They are laid down at the same time.
How consistent is your printing process?
In a word, VERY. Our processes are designed to ensure print quality and placement is consistent.
Can I mix sizes and colors?
Yes! You can mix sizes, styles, and colors of shirts any way you like.
Yes! You can mix sizes, styles, and colors of shirts any way you like.
I want an item that’s not on your website. Can I get it?
We have access to hundreds of brands and products. If we can find what you are looking for in a mostly cotton item we can most likely use our MTO process and include it into your store. If not, we can use a traditional method and work with you on the best way to fulfill your orders, either as part of CauseMart or as a separate order.
We have access to hundreds of brands and products. If we can find what you are looking for in a mostly cotton item we can most likely use our MTO process and include it into your store. If not, we can use a traditional method and work with you on the best way to fulfill your orders, either as part of CauseMart or as a separate order.
How long does production take?
Most items ship in 5 business days.
Most items ship in 5 business days.
Will you ship directly to our customers?
We ship directly to your customer.