Let Us Help You Design A Custom T Shirt: The Print Bar

Whether you're looking to fill in the gaps or make the most of a print, you'll find what you're looking for here in our Help Centre.
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What's the print quality like? How does it look & feel?

All of our prints are retail-standard, but the look & feel varies depending on the process. Digital prints on white garments almost feel like the shirt, whilst digital prints on darker garments tend to sit on top of the shirt, but with a soft, malleable feel. Screen prints in general act in a similar way, with prints sitting atop the garment with a soft hand feel. All our prints have excellent washability and should last for years.

What's the difference between screen printing & digital printing (DTG)?

Digital, or direct-to-garment (DTG) printing is a process where essentially a large inkjet printer prints specialty ink directly onto garments, instead of paper. With darker garments, a white underbase layer is also applied.

The screen printing process is a little more laborious, and involves pressing ink through a stencil. Each colour in the design is printed separately with its own stencil, and a white underbase is also applied if the garment is darker.

Both processes produce comparable, retail-quality prints, and each have different strengths and finished looks.

Which print method is right for my project?

Digital printing is superior at doing full-colour, photographic and customisable prints. It is suitable for natural fabrics such as cotton, silk, linen and hemp. Digital printing is the best option for you if you want a smaller run of 1 - 10 units, or if you have a photograhic or colourful design and want to get the best quality result.

Screen printing is superior for solid spot colours, such as matching Pantone colours in corporate logo's. You can print on a varierty of fabrics such as polyester too. You can also order photographic and full colour prints as a screenprint too but you won't get as much detail as a digital print for these designs. Screenprinting is better value for money on larger runs.

The most suitable process for your project ultimately comes down to your design and the quantity you're after. For a guide on what process suits your project see our infograpic below.

How do I get the best print?

To make sure our print team can produce your timeless customised garments, here are a few hot tips for your next order:

Photo/image quality
For crisp, vibrant images, you always want to submit high-resolution images. Keep in mind that pictures on the internet generally aren't great quality, so make sure you ask your designer, friend, grandchild or Google image search to give you the largest image size possible.
Illustrations & text
If you're uploading your own, try and get us a vector version, although high-res images will also be great.
Colour use (screen printing)
If you're screen printing, it's best to have a think about specifically which PMS colour(s) you'd like to print on.

We've been printing for seven years (and counting), so there's a fair bit of experience and muscle memory we apply to each and every print. If something doesn't look quite right, we'll get in touch to make sure you get the best outcome. If you have any specific requests or comments, please make a note of it so we know!

What are your shipping options?

Regular Shipping – $10 per order, or FREE if your order is over $100
(Allow 7–10 business days)
Pick Up In Brisbane – FREE from 9 Florence Street Teneriffe QLD 4005
(Allow up to 7 business days)
Rush Shipping – Priced per item, depending on how quickly you need them, even if it's within 24 hours
(Allow up to 4 business days, but for Next Level garments we do them same day if you order before 10am)
International Shipping (outside of Australia) – Priced per item, depending on where it's headed
(Allow 1–5 weeks, depending on location)

How long do orders normally take?

Orders usually take 7-10 business days to order, print and deliver. If you need your order by a certain date, we can usually accommodate that, just choose one of the 'rush' options during checkout.

Occasionally one of our suppliers may be out of stock, and they'll let us know when to expect it again. In this situation, we'll get in touch with you to see whether you'd like to wait, replace the item or print on something else.

We're always aiming to give you the best outcomes, and this means regular quality control checks. From time to time, a printed garment may not meet our standards, and we'll need to reorder the stock to complete your order. This may change your delivery date, but we'll keep you updated.