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Screen Print Placement & Sizing Guide: How to Perfect Your Custom Prints with Pork Chop Screen Printing

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Screen Print Placement & Sizing: A Guide from Pork Chop Screen Printing

When submitting artwork for screen printing, understanding how your design will fit on a garment is essential. At Pork Chop Screen Printing, we print everything in-house and ensure that your designs are sized and placed correctly for the best results. Whether you’re printing on t-shirts, hoodies, totes, or specialty items, this guide will help you determine the ideal print size and placement. If you have specific size requirements or are simply curious about standard sizing, read on!

If you’re designing your artwork and need a visual reference, a great tip is to cut a piece of paper to your desired size and place it on a similar garment. This will help you visualize how large your print will appear on a real shirt. To further assist, we provide digital mock-ups with every order to ensure your design is properly aligned and sized before printing.

 

Understanding Print Size Limitations

The maximum print size is determined by the platen size and the smallest garment in your order that will receive the same design. Different platen shapes and sizes accommodate various garments. For example:

  • Standard T-Shirt Platen: 15″ wide x 18″ tall
  • Sleeve Platen: 3.5″ wide x 17″ tall

Key Factors to Consider for Screen Print Placement

  • Print Size vs. Garment Size: A large design on a small shirt may look oversized, while the same design on a 2XL shirt may appear too small. We take this into account when you place your order, sizing your design to fit the mid-range of the garments being printed.
  • Seams and Zippers: We avoid printing over seams and zippers as this can interfere with print quality.
  • Print Margins: We leave at least a 1-inch margin on all sides of the platen for optimal results.

Quick Reference Guide for Print Dimensions

Here’s a breakdown of standard print sizes for different placements:

  • Left Chest: 2.5″-5″ wide and tall
  • Center Chest: 6″-10″ wide, 6″-8″ tall
  • Full Front: 12″ wide, 10″-14″ tall
  • Oversized Front: 12″-15″ wide, 14.5″-17.5″ tall
  • Upper Back: 10″-14″ wide, 1″-6″ tall
  • Full Back: 10″-14″ wide, 6″-15″ tall
  • Sleeve: 1″-4″ wide and tall (up to 17″ for long sleeves)

Print Placements and Best Practices

Front Prints

T-Shirts & Tank Tops:
  • For centered prints, the 3” rule (placing the print 3 inches below the collar) generally works well.
  • Tank tops sit lower on the body, so the print should be about 1” from the top hem to ensure proper placement.
Left (and Right) Chest Prints:
  • Keep the print under 4 inches, with 3”-3.5” being ideal.
  • Position it about 3.5” from the center of the shirt.

Back Prints

  • Standard full-back prints should sit 6 inches below the collar for hoodies and 3 inches for tees, depending on the design’s size and shape.

Sleeve & Leg Prints

  • Keep designs under 3 inches wide to fit within the platen.
  • Long sleeve prints can extend up to 17 inches for optimal coverage.

Additional Print Placements

  • Koozies: Typically 3”x3”, but always measure first.
  • Tote Bags: Usually around 10” wide, but vary based on bag size.
  • Neck Labels: Keep within 3”-3.5” wide to fit inside the collar area. These can be printed directly or applied as plastisol transfers.

Final Notes

At Pork Chop Screen Printing, we ensure every print is properly placed and sized before production. If you have any questions about how your artwork will appear, let us know! We’re happy to adjust sizes and placements to ensure your design looks perfect on every garment. Contact us today to get started on your custom screen printing order– GET A QUOTE TODAY!!

 

Print area for hoodies

Print area for toddler shirts

Custom Screen Printing in Seattle, WA: How to Order with Pork Chop Screen Printing

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How to order with Pork Chop Screen Printing in Seattle, Washington

At Pork Chop Screen Printing, located in the Sodo area of Seattle, Washington, we specialize in bringing your creative ideas to life. Whether you’re designing custom t-shirts for your team, branded hoodies for your business, or tote bags for an event, we make the process simple and efficient. We proudly serve Seattle and the surrounding areas, including Bellevue, Tacoma, Renton, Everett, and more, offering high-quality screen printing and Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing to suit your needs.

Step 1: Start with Your Design

Every successful project begins with a great design. If you already have a design, that’s perfect—we accept a variety of file types (check out our FAQ page for specifics). Not sure if your artwork is print-ready? While we don’t offer in-house design services, we can fine-tune your design to ensure it’s ready for production. Need inspiration or assistance? Tools like Canva or platforms like Fiverr  can help you create or connect with designers.

Step 2: Pick Your Garments

The right garment can make all the difference. We offer a broad selection of options, including t-shirts, hoodies, tote bags, and hats. Our favorite brands include:

Explore Sanmar and SSActivewear’s catalogs for hundreds of styles, colors, and sizes. Not sure what will work best? Contact us, and we’ll guide you through your options to ensure your garments match your vision.

Step 3: Know the totals

How many items would you like to order? Pricing is determined by the total number of items using the same print setup. We offer price breaks for larger orders, making bulk ordering a cost-effective choice. Once you submit your order, we may suggest alternative quantities or print methods to help you maximize your savings.

Step 4: Submit Your Order

Submitting your order with us is easy! Simply:

  1. Upload your design on our quote page.
  2. Specify the garments, colors, and quantities.
  3. Provide additional details like print placement, deadlines, shipping if requested.  Let us know any other specifics for your project.

After receiving your order, we’ll finalize the details, create an invoice for you review and approval, and get started once payment is complete. We offer convenient payment options, including online, ACH, and checks.

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Why Choose Pork Chop Screen Printing in Seattle?

We’re proud to be a local business serving Seattle and nearby communities. Here’s what sets us apart:

  • Expertise in screen printing and DTG printing.
  • High-quality results and attention to detail.
  • Fast turnaround times for Seattle-area customers, or shipping to anywhere in the USA!
  • Personalized service to ensure your vision becomes a reality.

From design adjustments to final delivery, we’re committed to providing the best experience for every project.

Start Your Custom Printing Journey Today!

Don’t wait to turn your ideas into reality. Visit our quote page to submit your order and let us help bring your custom designs to life. Whether you’re in Seattle or the surrounding areas, including Edmonds, Kent, Lynnwood, Seatac, Kent, Pork Chop Screen Printing is here to deliver the quality and service you deserve!

What shirt or hoodie should I use? Our vendors supply a varity of products!

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There are tons of choices to pick from with our vendors. Here are some of the most popular tee shirts, pullover hoodies, zip-up hoodies, and crewneck sweatshirts we used in 2022.  Let this be your guide to picking out an awesome canvas to your design.

Feel free to ask about at any of the items or variations of products in these links when you request a quote. We have samples and booklets with color samples in the office at our Sodo Porkchop location, email us to set up an appointment if you would like to see some of these items in person!

Tee shirts

2000 Gildan® Ultra Cotton® 100% US Cotton T-Shirt

DT5000 District ® The Concert Tee ®

NL3600 Next Level Apparel® Unisex Cotton Tee

BC3001 BELLA+CANVAS ® Unisex Jersey Short Sleeve Tee

 

Pullover hoodies

PC78H Port & Company® Core Fleece Pullover Hooded Sweatshirt

18500 Gildan® – Heavy Blend™ Hooded Sweatshirt

DT6100 District® V.I.T.™ Fleece Hoodie

Independent Trading Co. – Midweight Hooded Sweatshirt – SS4500

Zip Up hoodies

PC78ZH Port & Company® Core Fleece Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

18600 Gildan® – Heavy Blend™ Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt

DT6102 District® V.I.T.™ Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie

Independent Trading Co. – Midweight Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt – SS4500Z

 

Crewneck sweatshirts

Independent Trading Co. – Midweight Sweatshirt – SS3000

PC78 Port & Company® Core Fleece Crewneck Sweatshirt

 

Suppliers we work carry thousands of items!

We are not a wearhouse (that would be a big storage endeavor for a small screen printing business!). What we do is work with dependable vendors that carry thousands of items in almost any color you can think of. They supply the produts to us at wholesale and we pass the savings on to you when embellish items with your graphic. Have a look around for a wide variety of items including tote bags, baseball tees, athletic gear, shorts, hats and much much more…

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Limited Edition ‘Eddie’ tees and hoodies for El Corazon and Funhouse!

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Limited Edition ‘Eddie’ tees, baseball tees, and zip-up hoodies for El Corazon and Funhouse located in Seattle WA!

Head on over to this site to order before midnight on January 1st 2023!!

 

*Hand printed in Seattle WA*
All shirts will be printed after the store closes in January 2023 at Porkchop.
Please allow up to two weeks for your items to arrive AFTER printing.
We can not bundle shipping for orders placed separately.
No returns or exchanges.

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Pork Chop Screen Printing has been in business for over 2 decades, so we know a thing or two about creating custom t-shirts. Whether you only need a two dozen shirts or an entire wholesale order completed, we only provide high-quality custom t-shirts. We make the ordering process of any and all custom t-shirts simple. Our expert staff will ensure your new custom t-shirts come out perfectly.  Head on over to the quote form page and get started!

TO SET UP A SCREEN PRINTING OR DTG QUOTE

1. Send the art you would like to use with a description of sizing and placement, please be specific. A file we can open in photoshop that is 300 dpi or higher is great.
2. The garment type(s) and color(s). If you would like to look for specific products see below for a list of our vendors or we can select them based on your description.
3. Provide the quantities of items you want printed. We will need the size breakdown for your final order.

Minimums for Screen Printing a design– a one and two color print is 24 items, three to five colors is 37 items, and six and up is 73 items. For DTG prints– a one to full color print is 3 to 72. We will determine which process will be best for your project after reviewing the art and garments being requested.

 

VENDORS WE WORK WITH TO SUPPLY GARMENTS

Here at Pork Chop Screen Printing we can provide the canvas for your custom order though our partners. Provide a description of the type and color of items you would like and we can find them for you! Or if you prefer, head on over to one of our partners and have a look around yourself.

There is wide assortment of brand name apparel available on the following websites. Just let us know what products you are interested and we will provide the items and include the pricing in your quote.

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