FAQ - Shirts
How does pricing work?
Pricing for screen printing is based on 4 variables.
- The number of colours to be printed
- The number of prints on the tee i.e. Front only or front and back etc
- The number of garments to be printed
- The size of the image - Large or Small ( Large is A4 or larger)
So to give you a solid price we need to know these three variables. We will always advise you on how you can reduce your costs by adjusting these variables.
Why do more colours cost more?
The way screen printing works we have to set a screen up for every colour in every print. The more screens the higher the set up costs. It also takes longer to print four colours as we need to make four separate print passes on each tee.
Do you only print t-shirts?
No. We do a range of printing as well as banners, stickers and balloons. We also supply all types of offset printing and also short run digital printing. Our aim is to provide you with great pricing on all services so you only have to deal with a single company for your printing needs.
What is the maximum amount of colours you can print?
We can print up to six spot colours and of course full process colour.
How should I provide my logo or artwork?
We want your t-shirts to look top notch! In order to get them looking great, we ask our customers to send us their artwork in the highest resolution available.
If the resolution is too low, the end result will be saw-toothed and pixilated.
Format: An EPS is best for us, but you can also send us a tif, jpeg or pdf.
Resolution: We require your image in 600 dpi (dots per inch) or higher to insure a top quality print.
What software should I use?
This is really up to you. We recommend using a vector based software like Adobe Illustrator. If your software can export to PDF/EPS (fonts converted to curves) or TIFF this is fine. It is recommended that you work in CMYK colours as the colours may change slightly when we convert to this.
How can I send you my files?
You can simply click on the “UPLOAD FILES” link on the page of this webpage and upload any file from there. There is a limit to the size of file less than 10MB. If you have any trouble doing this, email it as an attachment to info@specialtyballoons.com.au . You can also put the files on a CD and mail it to us.
Is there a minimum order?
We have no minimum. We are happy to supply one off tees. You must understand they will be priced accordingly though. We will screen print a single colour on to a tee but when it comes to multi colours on one off tees it is far more cost effective for the customer to use digital processes.
Can I supply my own tees?
Yes you can supply your own tees. But often times it is a lot more cost effective for us to supply them for you. You save on postage to us and because we have great relationships with our suppliers we are able to provide you with low wholesale pricing. We can also supply you with a huge range of styles…whatever you want we can do our best to source it for you.
Do you charge extra for artwork?
Artwork including photos can be designed for you by our expert Art Department. Please ask for a quote for this service.
Will I need to pay set-up again if I get a re-print?
We will keep your screens for a period of time. Usually there is no set-up charges for re-prints within three months of the original order, as long as the order is over 30 tees. If the quantity is under this then we charge a small run set up fee of $20 + GST. We don’t like to keep the screens too long as over time the mesh on the screen relaxes and when it comes time to re-print the registration on multi colour images can be out. So even though this can mean an added cost to the client, they will be getting better quality prints.
