T-Shirt Vendors - Any recommendations?

crd26a · Apr 30, 2009

We're looking at getting some t-shirts made for our new logo, but we're at 7 colors (see attached image). Due to the cost of setup, could become expensive. I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations / vendors they've used and been happy with, that have helped to keep cost low.

Any info you can share is greatly appreciated.

WineMaster · Apr 30, 2009

I just went through the same thing. I was able to reduce to 5 colors and use the color of the shirt as a color. I would have to say that the logo looks just as good as with the full 7 colors. Just a thought.

Dan

paydabill · Apr 30, 2009

zazzle.com - used them onse, and they are great. What I like about them no screening fee. shirts are around $20 each. SO you need to do a break even analsys on how many shirts you want to buy.

KC_Bobby · Apr 30, 2009

Can you change the art to CMYK? That would change it to 4 color.

BTW, I count 9 colors: Black, Yellow, Green, Lt Blue, Dk Blue, Red, White, Brown, Orange

C Rocke · Apr 30, 2009

IMHO - In the long run, it's best to deal with a local screen printer. Yes, there are screen charges, set up, etc and the first run of shirts may be a little pricey. In the long run, having local vendors who can also act as referral sources (or customers), who know you and your business is important. YGWYPF

crd26a · Apr 30, 2009

KC_Bobby said:
Can you change the art to CMYK? That would change it to 4 color.

BTW, I count 9 colors: Black, Yellow, Green, Lt Blue, Dk Blue, Red, White, Brown, Orange

Correct on the 9 when we throw in white. Had slighed my count.

KC_Bobby · Apr 30, 2009

How did you design the file?

I only have enough graphic knowledge to be dangerous, but programs like Photoshop should allow the art to be changed to a 4 color CMYK - however, I don't think that's a screen print friendly format. But I believe other digital options exist for printing on shirts.

Fast signs might do shirts, might be worth a call.

timzcardz · Apr 30, 2009

FWIW, I tried cafepress.com and printfection.com to do a few shirts with my logo on the front, and "Don't Fear the Reaper" on the back. I found printfection.com to produce a far superior T-shirt.

That said, it was for a small quantity and if I was to do a large quantity I would look to a loval provider.

BTW, both provided excellent turnaround times..

Slamdunkpro · Apr 30, 2009

How many shirts are you looking for? There are other short run processes that look and wear better than screen printing that don't require set-ups. We use a Solvent ink thermal cut & transfer process, and there are a lot of people offering direct to garment printing as well.

Merl · Apr 30, 2009

I have used Sports Imprinters from Pueblo, Colorado. I do not know the minimum order. They do many of the contests shirts and other items.
The owner is a KCBS supporter: Randy Anderson
1-719-544-4777

Merl

moocow · Apr 30, 2009

Digital printed tee shirts are the way to go. You can get as many colors as you like. WWW.queensboro.com. I have had lots of t-shirts, hats, polos done there. They have specials every week.

smknwhlswife · Apr 30, 2009

If you want local. Alphi Creations is in Lenexa. They have done many bbq teams shirts. Ours, Early Bird, Plowboy, We Like Big Butts, etc. www.alphicreations.com Ask for Alice, she is the owner.

Bigmista · May 1, 2009

Go to the Swap Meet.

ammoore · May 1, 2009

I used uberprints.com for a digital print. No minimum orders, I think we ordered 12 shirts and the price came down to around $15/per shirt.

They were very fast. We had our shirts in 4 days.
The only drawback is that for digital prints, you are limited to certain color shirts.

Good luck.

crd26a · May 1, 2009

Thanks everyone for the suggestions, you've pointed me in some great directions.

BBQ Grail · May 1, 2009

Queensboro.com

T-shirts $8.95 four shirt minimum.

sign up and wait and an discount promo code will appear in your email box with in a day. Free Shipping for other great deal.

Cigarbque · May 4, 2009

A local screen printer told me the digital printed shirts washout after about ten wash cycles. Have any of you that went the digital route had any problems with wear? Thanks.

nthole · May 4, 2009

We ordered through Cafepress because they were simply the best deal for numbers we needed and had such a huge variety of items.

Been washing them for 2 years and they still look great.

Slamdunkpro · May 4, 2009

Cigarbque said:
A local screen printer told me the digital printed shirts washout after about ten wash cycles. Have any of you that went the digital route had any problems with wear? Thanks.

The shirts I've done digitally out lasted the last batch of screen printed ones by a wide margin. But, your mileage may vary, There are a lot of variables in both screen printing and digital printing that impact the longevity of the garment.

Balls Casten · May 4, 2009

A semi-local company that we use was bought out by Staples. They have a promo running now for $1.70. They will up charge for smaller orders but still a deal if they are looking for orders.
http://www.staplespromotionalproducts.com/Landing.aspx?name=tshirt_special&cm_sp=Johnson_Box%20-%20SPP-_-1.70T-Shirt-_-Box

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