Screen Printing.
Done right.
The classic decoration method — durable, cost-effective at scale, and unmatched for bold solid colors. But only when the shop knows what it's doing.
The workhorse of custom apparel.
Screen printing pushes ink through a mesh screen, one color at a time, directly into the fibers of your garment. Done correctly — proper cure temperature, right ink for the fabric, clean registration — the result lasts the life of the shirt. Done wrong, it cracks by wash twelve.
It's the best fit for larger orders, simple-to-medium color counts, and jobs where maximum durability matters. Below, we answer the questions we get asked every week about cost, minimums, quality, and how to know when screen printing is the right call versus embroidery or DTF.
5 guides in this section.
Screen Printing vs DTF — Which One Your Job Actually Needs
The most common question we answer. A practical breakdown of when each method wins — by quantity, cost, colors, and durability.
Read the GuideHow Much Does Screen Printing Cost?
The five factors that actually determine screen printing cost — and why shops posting fixed prices are usually cutting corners somewhere.
Read the GuideWhat's the Minimum Order for Screen Printing?
Why minimums exist, what's realistic to expect from any reputable shop, and how to know when DTF is a smarter choice for small runs.
Read the GuideWhy Prints Crack, Fade, or Peel
Most print failures start with a decision made before the shirt hit the press — not in the laundry. The three causes and how to avoid them.
Read the GuideHow Many Colors Should My Design Have?
More colors isn't always better — here's how color count affects price, quality, and whether a design even works for screen printing.
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