What is Digital Printing?
Why Digital Printing as opposed to Screen Printing?
Both are great options and both will produce good looking shirts. But for it to be cost efficient for your needs, you have to answer some questions first.
*** How many shirts do I need?
*** How many colors will be in my design?
*** Do I have artwork already or am I starting from scratch?
*** What look / feel do I want for my shirts?
*** Whats the minimum order my printer will talk to me about?
*** How soon do I need to have my shirts in hand?
Typical Cost Comparison:
Separation Charges:
Screen Printing: $75.00
Digital Printing: No Charge
Film Positives:
Screen Printing: $10.00 per color
Digital Printing: Not Needed
Colors in Your Design:
Screen Printing: Limited Spot / Separation Process
Digital Printing: Unlimited
Screen Charges:
Screen Printing: $20 per color
Digital Printing: No Charge
Press Set-Up Charges:
Screen Printing: $15 per color
Digital Printing: No Charge
Minimum Quantities:
Screen Printing: 30-50 to be cost effective
Digital Printing: "1" (No Minimum)
Turn-Around Time:
Screen Printing: 1-2 weeks
Digital Printing: Same Day
Print Texture:
Screen Printing: Solid Plastisol Layer
Digital Printing: Soft Fabric feel
Potential Minimum Cost to First Shirt:
Screen Printing: Expect $300-$350 to get to the first shirt
Digital Printing: As low as $12 including the cost of the shirt
Usually, the numbers involved with Screen Printing bring about the question:
"What if I don't need that many shirts?"
The answer is that, typically, screen printing is the most cost efficient method with large numbers of shirts.
When looking for a "short run" (typically fewer than 50 shirts), for high quality, custom printed shirts ....
DIGITAL is the BEST ANSWER!
Give us a call at 386-243-4575 and let us discuss your custom T-Shirt needs!
Both are great options and both will produce good looking shirts. But for it to be cost efficient for your needs, you have to answer some questions first.
*** How many shirts do I need?
*** How many colors will be in my design?
*** Do I have artwork already or am I starting from scratch?
*** What look / feel do I want for my shirts?
*** Whats the minimum order my printer will talk to me about?
*** How soon do I need to have my shirts in hand?
Typical Cost Comparison:
Separation Charges:
Screen Printing: $75.00
Digital Printing: No Charge
Film Positives:
Screen Printing: $10.00 per color
Digital Printing: Not Needed
Colors in Your Design:
Screen Printing: Limited Spot / Separation Process
Digital Printing: Unlimited
Screen Charges:
Screen Printing: $20 per color
Digital Printing: No Charge
Press Set-Up Charges:
Screen Printing: $15 per color
Digital Printing: No Charge
Minimum Quantities:
Screen Printing: 30-50 to be cost effective
Digital Printing: "1" (No Minimum)
Turn-Around Time:
Screen Printing: 1-2 weeks
Digital Printing: Same Day
Print Texture:
Screen Printing: Solid Plastisol Layer
Digital Printing: Soft Fabric feel
Potential Minimum Cost to First Shirt:
Screen Printing: Expect $300-$350 to get to the first shirt
Digital Printing: As low as $12 including the cost of the shirt
Usually, the numbers involved with Screen Printing bring about the question:
"What if I don't need that many shirts?"
The answer is that, typically, screen printing is the most cost efficient method with large numbers of shirts.
When looking for a "short run" (typically fewer than 50 shirts), for high quality, custom printed shirts ....
DIGITAL is the BEST ANSWER!
Give us a call at 386-243-4575 and let us discuss your custom T-Shirt needs!