If you've ever attended a sporting event, exhibition, or charity, you've probably seen people carrying bags with different slogans, logos, messages, etc., or wearing a range of bespoke t-shirts.

One may ask what kind of print may be made on a personalised t-shirt or other item of clothing, as well as how individuals can afford to have personalised phrases printed on them.

In this post, we'll try to clarify the various print options for custom t-shirts and other clothing, as well as provide you with an idea of the most cost-effective printing process to guarantee a t-shirt that is priced competitively.

Direct to Garment, or DTG Customised t-shirt printing 

High-quality results are produced via the relatively new (commercial) technology of direct to garment printing, or DGT. A tiny layer of water-based ink is applied to t-shirts or other clothing, and it swiftly seeps into the fibres. It is eco-friendly and provides a quick, high-quality method—a crucial feature for firms who are concerned about their environmental impact.

Although the result is not quite as colourful as screen printing, you may print gradient-colored photos or full-color graphics, and because setup costs are minimal, it is a great option for anyone wishing to produce small quantities.

We advise only printing on t-shirts or other clothing that is between 80 and 100% cotton. Direct to Garment printing works best on large chest or back regions of t-shirts and hoodies.

Personalisation of t-shirts using screen printing

The most popular printing technique for personalised t-shirts and other branded workwear is screen printing. Inks are applied to the fabric by passing them through a stencil made of woven mesh. The setup process requires a lot of effort because every colour used in the design needs to be printed on a separate screen.

As a result, the colour is richer and more saturated, giving the garment an extremely vivid finish. When printing t-shirts in big quantities and volumes, it is quite helpful.

Because of the setup costs and time, screen printing t-shirts is more expensive than vinyl or direct to garment printing when ordering smaller quantities. However, it is usually more advantageous if you are looking to place an order for a larger number of branded t-shirts, hoodies, or other branded clothing. The real print costs are far cheaper than with other printing methods once the screens are set up, so the lower the cost per unit, the more items you print. In particular, screen printing works well for more intricate logos and branding and messaging placement. Screen printing is the greatest choice if you want to match pantone colours precisely since inks may be combined to meet precise pantone colour references in artwork or logos.

Either one colour or all colours Printed vinyl on personalised t-shirts

Again, single- or full-color vinyl printing on t-shirts works well for smaller print runs; vinyl printing is frequently more affordable for quantities between one and fifteen t-shirts. If you submit your artwork in the appropriate vector format, there are no setup fees for this kind of print, which is why small businesses and organisations who are organising events and seeking for gifts or items frequently choose it. When DTG printing is not an option, vinyl printing is an excellent alternative for sporting goods.

Call Work Wear Club at 020 3887 0364 for guidance and assistance with direct-to-garment (DTG), vinyl, or screen printing on t-shirts. We would be happy to offer you advice on your design and the best print process to meet your needs.