Basic t-shirts

Submission specifications for Basic t-shirts

Use the right colors (PMS or CMYK).

When you choose to print a product with 1, 2, 3 of 4 (Screen printing or Embroidery), the design must be supplied with PMS Solid colors. Only if you choose for a full colour print, then your file should be supplied in CMYK. You can find here more about the different colour modes.

Submit your file in Vector (1-4 colours or embroidery) or in Pixels (Full colour print)

The type of file you need to upload for this product, depends on the number of colours you would like to print the product with. When you choose to print your product with 1 to 12 solid colours or you choose for embroidery, then we need a Vector-file to ensure the print quality. When you choose to print your product in Full colour, then we need a Pixel file to ensure the print quality. Not sure if you have a Vector or Pixel file? Or do you want to know how to create it? Please read our Pixels vs. Vector article.

Fonts should be at least 12 pt.

For textile products the fonts should be at least 12 pt.

Convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts.

Make sure you convert fonts to outlines or embed all the fonts when saving it to PDF.

Check your artwork on overprint.

Make sure no elements in your artwork are set on overprint. Unless you want this effect in your design. The degree of transparency in printing depends on the ink, paper, and printing method used.

Bleed margin is not needed

Bleed margin is not needed.

Safety margin is not needed.

There is no safety margin needed for this product.

Frequently Asked Questions for Basic t-shirts

What is this product exactly? And what can I use it for?

• Basic t-shirts are clothing made from textile material and are the best way to stand out. You can print your Basic t-shirts with the coolest designs. The Basic t-shirts can be used as promotional items, as working clothes or as teamwear.

What is the fastest possible turnaround?

• The fastest possible turnaround for Basic t-shirts is:
• Next day.

Which production techniques do you use?

• For the production of your Basic t-shirts we use the following production technique(s):
• Digital (also called Direct-to-Garment or DTG) - with this technique, the ink is printed directly onto the product. It makes it possible to switch easily to another print per product. However, it takes quite a long time to print a product. For a limited amount (up to 50 pieces) DTG is the best technique to use. With DTG it is only possible to print full colour.
• Screen printing. This technique is useful for large quantities of prints. Screen printing is relatively expensive to start, but the time and cost to print a shirt are much lower than with DTG.

Which carriers are used for the delivery?

• For the delivery of your basic t-shirts we use multiple carriers. Because of the highest reliability, in most cases we use UPS or DPD.
• UPS
• Other carriers we use are DHL and even our own courier service. These carriers are used for certain products (depending on the size, the turnaround and the quantity).

Which Basic t-shirts are suitable for women and which for men?

• The Basic t-shirts are suitable for men. Please consult the rest of our T-shirt offering for women or unisex options.

On what positions can I print my Basic t-shirts?

• It is possible to print your Basic t-shirts on three positions, chest, front, back or a combinations of those. We need a file for every position that indicates which have to be printed on what position.

What is the maximum size for my printing?

• The maximum dimensions for printing are:
• Chest: 10 x 10 cm
• Front: 30 x 35 cm
• Back: 30 x 35 cm

How do I have to supply my artwork?

• It is possible to supply your design files in multiple ways. The best way, for the best result, is to supply your files in Vector. If the logo consists of pantone colours, it should be saved as vector. Vector means that the design isnt made of pixels, but out of lines.

What are the washing instructions?

• • Wool washing program
    
  • Wash inside out
    
  • Screen printing/ embroidery: Maximum 40ºc
    
  • Full color: Maximum 30ºc
    
  • No liquid laundry detergent
    
  • Do not wash chemically
    
  • Do not bleach
    
  • Not in the tumble dryer / dryer
    
  • Never iron the print

How long will the print last?

• With silk-screen printing and embroidering, the decoration will last at least 20 washes. After 20 washes the print may begin to fade in colour. In the case of a full colour, the printing will last at least 10 washes and the print can become less fierce after the first wash (2-10% less), especially with light fabrics. The above is only applicable if you strictly adhere to the washing instructions for the different types of printing.

Can the print positions deviate from the print?

• Printing Basic t-shirts is different from printing paper, not a single Basic t-shirts is the same. It can be that there is a small deviation in the position of the print. This is minimal and often not visible when the Basic t-shirts are worn.