Thursday, July 17th, 2008 at
3:59 am
David Black asked: There are many companies out there offering
custom printed t-shirts, and it can be difficult to know where to start if you're looking for a good deal. This article shows you how to avoid getting ripped off.
Vinyl printing is a very cost effective method which uses modern technology to produce outstanding results. The print does not come off, crack or fade in the wash, as it is a type of plastic which is melted into the fabric of the garment by heat press (like a large iron). The setup costs for each print run are relatively small compared so other methods such as screen printing or embroidery, and this is where you can make great savings if you only need a small quantity of t-shirt printed (for example, between 1 and 100 garments).
The best advice if you're looking for cheap (yet high quality) printed t-shirts is to approach a t-shirt printing company direct rather than using one of those "design your own t-shirts online" type websites. That way you'll get a much more personal service and you'll avoid paying a premium for the "luxury" of using the expensive t-shirt design software.
If you can speak on the phone to a t-shirt printer, it's more likely that you can build a "rapport" with him/her. This means they won't see you as an anonymous customer, but a real living person - and you'll find it much easier to negotiate a better price than the one they originally quoted. This tip works with any type of business - give it a try and you'll see what I mean!
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