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Hello,

Anybody has good recommendations for T-shirt printing services? I heard Big Cartel is quite good, Cafe Press on the other hand has very lousy printing quality.

I'm looking for good priced, quality and printing options. Does anyone have suggestions?

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For : pick a printer by matching your needs, not by name. The replies from and point to two real selection factors: a usable design workflow and a wide product choice. The practical differences that matter most are print method, garment quality, artwork prep, and proofing.

Quick checklist to evaluate any vendor:

  • Choose the right print process for the job (spot‑color runs vs full‑color photoreal work). See basic differences between screen printing and direct‑to‑garment printing.
  • File and color prep: supply vector files (AI/EPS/PDF) for spot‑color/screen jobs; provide flattened PNG/TIFF at 300 dpi at final print size for DTG; outline fonts and include Pantone numbers when you need exact spot colors.
  • Ask about minimum order quantities, price breaks, lead times, and sample policies. Always order a physical sample and run a wash test before committing to the full run.
  • Check garment specs: brand, fabric weight, and pre‑shrink treatment affect final feel and durability.

Practical workflow: prepare a clean vector master, export a high‑resolution raster for DTG, request a color proof (digital and physical), and confirm placement and dimensions. Cautions: heat transfers can crack over time; low‑quality DTG on cheap fabric will fade sooner; screen printing has setup cost but is usually more durable for larger runs.

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I use 'Custom Ink.' They are flat out awesome. You can design your shirts online. Prices will range based on volume, quality of fabric, type of shirt, and amount of text/images that are to be printed.

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Cafepress offers variety of T-shirts design, optimization, tools and more options. You may try with them for design & printing purpose.

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