“Transparent” is where the opacity is lower than 100%. Transparent files can cause issues when printing. When printing unfortunately we are unable to print ‘transparencies’ onto coloured garments. No printer can print transparent colours because all inks/dyes are concentrated pigments as opposed to diluted pigments. In turn this means the […]
Sublimation Printing – Sleeve Design
Our dye sublimation t-shirts are constructed, and then generally printed on flat print beds post construction. This means that the design on the sleeves needs to be the same as the design on the body; with the design on the body flowing onto the sleeves. Lets say we start with […]
Production Queue
You’ll may sometimes hear our team talk about a ‘production queue’ or ‘print queue’, which for those of you not in the print industry, likely doesn’t mean much. The production queue is the number of print/embroidery jobs scheduled into the production schedule. We run a continuous schedule so for the […]
My print or embroidery isn’t perfectly positioned
There will always be a degree of variance with printed & embroidered clothing, this is due to a number of factors which are outlined below: Clothing products are rarely perfectly symmetrical – Clothes are still made & sewn together by humans, as a result they’re almost never perfectly symmetrical. Due […]
I’m not sure what the garments will look like or their colour
If you are unsure on what the garments will look like or the colour, please get in touch with our team. We can then help you in making the right choice; in most cases this will be a case of providing you with product visuals of the garment in your required […]
What Print Method Will Be Used On My Order?
With the widest range of print methods available in the UK, we have something for orders of all sizes. Our expert team will generally choose the most suitable print method for your logo or design, dependent upon your artwork & quantity requirements. However, in some cases you may require a […]
Print Methods Used on Samples Vs Bulk Orders
The print method chosen for your order is based on a number of variables, including your artwork & quantity requirements. Due to this we cannot guarantee the same print method will be used on a small order as a large, with the same artwork. If printing onto polyester garments, we’d […]
Sublimation Printing Vs Cut & Sew
Sublimation Printing & Cut & Sew both have their merits, however, if you’re unsure on which print method is best for you the below comparison is a great place to start. Sublimation Printing Suitable For: – Fashion T-Shirts – Promotional Wear T-Shirts Benefits: – Lower price – Faster lead times […]
Print & Embroidery Positions Available
Please see below the standard print positions available. Please note, nape of neck printing is not possible if ordering via our Online Shop, or on quantities of less than 25 units. If you require a different print location to those shown above, just let us know and we’ll be able […]
How many colours are in my artwork?
Counting colours sounds easy, but can be tricky, especially if you have shades, gradients or other complexities. A simplistic way to get to grips with the colour count in your artwork is to think in terms of inks. For every shade or colour in your design, a different ink will […]