Here is a look at how to get started with designing a business t-shirt using tshirt printing Singapore.
Why do you want to create a shirt?
There are several reasons you might want to create a company t-shirt. Those reasons can then better guide you when making decisions about fabric, design, cost, etc. Here are some of the main ones;
Promotion – Shirts are a great way to promote the business, a new product, an event, a new opening and so on. Give them away, take them to events, use them as prizes and get more people wearing them. They walk around wearing them and giving you easy advertising.
Creating a sense of solidarity – Another use for a company t-shirt is to act as a uniform and create a team spirit or sense of unity.
Gifts for clients, investors and such – How about using tshirt printing to create shirts to give out at the end of business meetings, or to give to loyal clients, or partners or investors?
Think about your timeline, budget and how many you need
Before you rush into the tshirt printing Singapore options you need to work out some important details;
When is the deadline for the shirts to be done? The process of designing the shirts, getting samples, testing and then making final choices and printing them takes time. Try to ensure you give yourself enough time by the deadline they are needed, or be more flexible with that timeline.
How much money do you have to spend? A larger budget gives you more options when it comes to printing methods, additional options like embroidery, more color, higher-res images, and better quality shirts that people are more likely to be happy to wear.
How many shirts are needed? That will also impact the printing method you choose as well as budget and such.
Decide what printing technique works best for you
The three most popular t-shirt printing techniques are screen printing, direct-to-garment and vinyl.
Screen printing
When you have a larger order and a simple design with a handful or fewer colors then screen tshirt printing is often the most popular choice. Most printers will give a lower price per shirt when you order more. You pay per screen used and it is one screen for each color. It is reliable, durable, affordable and effective.
DTG
Direct-to-garment is one the newest methods in printing using printers like the ones used in offices. You can achieve great detail so when you have a photo or image with lots of color and complexity, this is the best choice. Being more expensive though means people who use it tend to have a good budget or use for small batches.
Vinyl
Vinyl is an example of heat transfer printing. You can enjoy some texture added to the shirt and it is durable. However complicated designs are more expensive so again not the best for bulk orders.