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Here are a 7 tips to keep your apparel printing within budget and consistent across all of your custom printed apparel.

1. Simple and Bold Designs for maximum apparel impact:

Go for designs that scream 'WOW' without making your eyes spin. Keep it simple, keep it bold! We're all about those eye-catching prints that grab attention faster than a cat video on the internet. Intricate details are cool, but let's save the microscope for science class, not T-shirt designs!

2. Consider the Color Scheme and Garment color:

Think of your T-shirt color as the canvas for your masterpiece. Choose a color scheme that makes your design pop like confetti. We're talking contrast that's so good, it's practically a magic trick! Because who wants a T-shirt that whispers when it could be shouting 'look at me!' in the coolest way possible? Considering the right artwork for the right garment colors will help build your tshirt deisgn for maximum impact.

3. Limit Colors:

We're all about unleashing the rainbow, but when it comes to screen printing, let's be a bit strategic. Limiting colors not only keeps the project going smoothly but also keeps your wallet happy. Think of it like a superhero with a budget – efficient and always ready for action! You don’t need 1000 colors to make a good design. In Fact, most tshirt designs are like 2 or 3 colors. Using the garment color and negitaive space can really make your designs stand out and stay on budget.

4. Use Pantone Colors and a Pantone Color Book:

Enter Pantone colors – the heroes of color consistency! Specify your shades using Pantone codes, and voilà! Your colors stay true, like the unwavering friendship in a buddy cop movie. Because who needs a color drama when you can have a blockbuster-worthy palette? If you are a professional designer with a pantone book on hand let's use this key to unlock a true color love language. If you are not a graphic designer we can help you select some special colors to really make your apparel pop!

5. Pay Attention to Text:

Text on a T-shirt is like the icing on a cupcake – it better be sweet and easy to enjoy! Choose fonts that are as readable as your favorite meme captions, and size them up so even the back row at the concert can get the message. Let's keep it fun, fabulous, and, most importantly, readable! Let us help you choose some amazing fonts that will smash your next project onto the upper deck?

6. Collaborate with your Print Partner:

We're not just printers; we're your partners in T-shirt crime – the good kind, of course! Work closely with us, share your wild ideas, and let's make T-shirt magic happen. We know the printing ropes like wizards know spells, so let's brew up a masterpiece together! We are here to help and are just a text, email, or phone call away!

7. Mockups Are so Useful:

Mockups aren't just fancy dress rehearsals; they're the VIP backstage passes to T-shirt stardom! Picture your design on our virtual runway, make tweaks, and ensure it's strutting its stuff like a supermodel. Because in the world of T-shirts, every design deserves its moment in the spotlight! Mockups help everyone stay on the same page & help both the printer and you nail your apparel project vision. Request your mockups today!