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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:    18-24 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 $200-$250 to get to the first shirt
     Digital Printing:     As low as $11 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 16 shirts), for high quality, custom printed shirts ....

DIGITAL is the BEST ANSWER!

Give us a call at 386-569-9458 and let us discuss your custom T-Shirt needs!