If you are looking for a place where you can have custom screen printed t-shirts made, then Ninja Stitch is the place for you. There are many advantages to having screen printed t-shirts made, and these custom shirts can be used in a variety of different ways. Our team at Ninja Stitch is here to assist you with creating your design to screenprint onto your t-shirts. The limits are virtually endless when you choose to have screen printed t-shirts made with a custom design. Some businesses even use crypto-themed shirts to market their brand. In this article by Ninja Stitch, we share some information about a few of the advantages of screen printing t-shirts.
Learn more about our process for embroidery and screen printing at Ninja Stitch.
Find Bold Colors and Images
At Ninja Stitch, our team of ninjas can help you find the right type of t-shirt to screen print your design onto. We have a massive selection of t-shirts in a wide spectrum of colors for your choosing. One of the biggest advantages of screenprinting t-shirts with Ninja Stitch is the number of t-shirt choices that are available to you.
Ideal on Any Shirt Color
Your logo or image can be screen printed onto any color t-shirt you want. If you need to make screen printed t-shirts for your staff, sports team, or group, and you need to match the colors perfectly, then our team at Ninja Stitch can assist you with this. If the shirts are for employees, here’s why printed tees make practical work uniforms.
Durable Prints That Last Wash After Wash
Screen printing lays down a thick, even layer of ink that’s cured with heat, so the design bonds to the fabric instead of sitting loosely on top. That’s why screen printed t-shirts are a favorite for work shirts, team uniforms and merch that gets worn every week. With a little care, a quality screen print usually stays bright and crisp for the life of the shirt:
- Wash inside out: turning the shirt inside out reduces friction on the print.
- Use cold water: cooler washes help colors stay vivid and limit shrinking.
- Skip bleach and fabric softener: harsh additives can break down the ink over time.
- Tumble dry low or hang dry: high heat is tough on both the print and the fabric.
- Don’t iron the design directly: if a shirt needs pressing, iron it inside out.
A Lower Cost per Shirt on Larger Orders
Every color in your design gets its own screen. Making those screens and setting up the press takes time, but once everything is ready, the press can print shirt after shirt quickly. Because that setup is shared across the whole order, the price per shirt usually drops as your quantity goes up.
That makes screen printing one of the most cost-effective ways to outfit a full staff, a sports league or a large event. It also keeps every shirt consistent, so the last shirt in the run looks just like the first. If you need staff shirts and event tees with the same design, ordering them together is an easy way to get more from a single setup.
You Can Send Us Your Design
You can send your logo or design to us in either .png, .jpeg, or .pdf format. Once we receive the design or logo, our ninjas will send you a quote for your screen printed t-shirts. This is a great advantage for our customers because they can simply upload their design remotely, and our Ninja Stitch team can take it from there for the final product.
A little prep helps your order move smoothly from quote to proof to press:
- Send the highest-resolution file you have: a large PNG or a vector PDF keeps edges crisp at full print size, while small web images can look blurry when enlarged.
- Count your colors: each ink color needs its own screen, so a two- or three-color design is simpler to set up than one with ten colors.
- Share your brand colors: if you have Pantone (PMS) color codes, include them so we can match your ink as closely as possible.
- Tell us the shirt color: light inks on dark shirts usually need a white underbase, which affects how the design is set up.
- Mark your print locations: tell us whether you want a front, back or sleeve print so we can size the artwork for each spot.
Don’t have print-ready artwork? Our graphic design team can clean up a logo or build a design from scratch, and you’ll approve a digital proof before anything is printed.
When DTF Is a Better Fit Than Screen Printing
Screen printing is hard to beat for big runs of a simple design, but it isn’t the best answer for every order. If your artwork has photo detail, gradients or lots of colors, or you only need a handful of shirts, direct-to-film (DTF) printing is often the smarter choice, with no screens, no minimums and room for several designs and sizes on one 23″ x 36″ gang sheet. Not sure which method fits? Our DTF vs. DTG vs. screen printing guide breaks down the trade-offs.
Screen Printed T-Shirt FAQs
Will a screen printed design crack or fade?
A properly cured screen print is very durable. Washing inside out in cold water and avoiding high dryer heat helps it stay crisp for a long time.
How many colors can my design have?
There’s no hard limit, but each color needs its own screen, so simpler designs are quicker and more affordable to set up. Full-color or photo-style artwork is usually a better match for DTF or DTG printing.
Is screen printing worth it for a small order?
It can be, but the screen setup makes it most cost-effective on larger quantities. For just a few shirts, DTF or DTG printing is often the better value.
Can I order a range of sizes with the same design?
Yes. Most orders mix sizes, and the same design is printed across your whole size run so everyone on your team matches.
There are many advantages of screenprinting t-shirts with Ninja Stitch. We encourage you to continue browsing through our website to learn more about our process for custom embroidery and screenprinting.
Request a screen printing quote or speak with a Ninja Stitch representative about your next order.
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