When it comes to printing on a t shirt, you have lots of options available to you.

Here's a brief primer on the methods for printing on a t shirt that we use at Print Me A Shirt.

1. Screen Printing-highly durable, vast customisation potential, great for larger quantities. Inks are applied directly to the fabric providing the smoothest feel.

2. Direct To Garment-uses a process similar to a colour ink jet computer printer. Your image, photo, or graphic is printed directly onto a t shirt. Best for smaller quantities and one-offs, or where the life of the image is not too critical. The image and graphics can fade with repeated laundering so this method might be best for t shirts that are reserved for special occasions or collections.

3. Vinyl Printing-used for smaller quantities. Typically one, two, or three colour designs. Your graphic is cut into a flexible vinyl fabric, then heat-transferred onto the t shirt. Good for heavier fabrics, since the vinyl material can be a little stiff.

4. Transfer Printing-your design is printed onto a special paper, then heat-transferred onto the t shirt. Ideal for smaller quantities and lighter fabrics.

Sound confusing? Don't worry. These are just basic guidelines. If you have questions or concerns about which method is best for your printing on a t shirt project, we're only a phone call or an email away. Let us handle the details. Whether you want printing on a t shirt for gifts, holidays, special events, teams, or companies, printmeashirt.com lets you focus on creating your unique, custom design. Let us be your guide through the technical details, and make sure that you fully understand which options will give you the best possible outcome.

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