20 things to know about t-shirt PRINTING

• They come in a wide variety of colors, just about any color
• They come in 50/50 poly/cotton and 100% cotton
• There are different Qualities at different prices
• They come in sizes from toddler to 10xl (that's 10 x's)
• XXL and larger typically cost more than adult S-XL (about 1.25 per size up)
• Youth sizes generally cost less than adult sizes
• They are unfortunately, not always available in the style or color you wish.
• Even though it says pre-shrunk on some 100% cotton T's they still shrink sometimes(2%-4% on average)
• Shirts are priced by color: whites (the least), lights, darks (the most expensive)
• Sometimes it costs more to print on dark shirts because you need a white under base
• 50/50 T's are typically priced less than 100% cotton T's
• The more you buy the less you pay
• Common quantity breaks for screen printed t-shirts are 36,72,144,288,540 & 1000+
• To save money make the color of the t-shirt one of the colors of the art and you can save a screen charge and reduce your run charges too
• The weight of the t-shirts can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.  A heavyweight t-shirt could be 5.6 oz. With one manufacturer and 6.1 oz with another
• Colors will vary if you get tshrits from different companies so be sure to order the same brand on repeat orders
• Tshirt advertising is a great way to get your message out.  Some tshrits will be worn for years and be seen by thousands of people
• 100% cotton tshirts tend to be a bit softer than 5050 tshrits
• 50/50 tshirts will shrink less than 100% cotton tshirts
• wash you custom printed tshirts inside out and the printing will last longer

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Written by: Mike Thompson Taylor Made T-shirts
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