FAQ

HOW MUCH IS MY CUSTOM ORDER GOING TO COST ME?

Due to the variables with custom printing we individually quote each order to make sure you get the best value and printing process for your design. Email us or use the request a quote form on the website! A team member will get back to you shortly!

 

HERE’S WHAT WE NEED TO SET UP A QUOTE

  1. Your Logo/Art with description of sizing and placement, please be specific.
  2. Garment type(s) and color(s).
  3. Total number of items you want printed.

WHAT FACTORS AFFECT THE PRICE?

Multiple factors impact the price, such as the total quantity you want printed, colors in your design, print placement, and the base cost garment you choose. Generally, the cost per item decreases with larger orders. Please keep in mind that we have minimums for screen printing based on colors in your design; if your order falls below this threshold, we may recommend DTG printing instead.

Please visit this page for information on DTG— *Note that DTG has different price tiers and requirements compared to screen printing.

WHAT IS THE MINIMUM ORDER FOR SCREEN PRINTING?

Minimums for Screen Printing a design is based on the number of screens needed to create your design, each screen represents a color of ink.

1 and 2 colors- 24 items
3 to 5 colors- 37 items
6 colors and up- 73 items

 

Note that some designs may require an additional white underbase and/or white highlight screen. This is typically necessary when printing color ink on dark fabric.

WHAT ARE THE PRICE BREAKS FOR SCREEN PRINTING?

For screen printing, price per print is calculated by colors in design + total prints in the following price tiers. The more you order the lower the price per print!

24 to 36 prints (Minimum- 1 and 2 colors)
37 to 72 prints (Minimum- 3 to 5 colors)
73 to 144 prints (Minimum- 6 colors and up)
145 to 299 prints
300 to 499 prints
500 to 999 prints
1000 to 3000 prints

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

Turnaround time for new orders is generally 8 to 16 business days depending on the volume of orders on our calendar.

Your production time will start only after you approve the online quote and a payment has been made.

If you have a due date please let us know ahead of time. Rush orders may have additional fee.

DO YOU PROVIDE ITEMS TO PRINT ON? AND WHY ARE YOUR PRICES NOT LISTED?

We have access to discounted prices through the vendors we work directly with. Prices aren’t listed due to variables with quantities, brands, and styles. Let us know the items you’re interested in with your quote request and we calculate the cost per item per order.

Here is a list of suppliers we work with, feel free to have a look around and let us know which items you want!

CAN I SUPPLY MY OWN ITEMS?

Yup! Just let us know while we are setting up your quote. Customer supplied items need to be new, unwashed, and unworn.

We will need a description of garment type(s) and color(s), a link is helpful if you plan to order online, and total count of items that you would like printed.

If shipping to us, use your name or project in the PO so we can match your items to your work order. We must have an official invoice set up and approved to receive any items or they may be returned.

WHAT FILES DO I NEED FOR MY ARTWORK?

Files we can open in Photoshop or Illustrator work best. Acceptable file formats include:

.jpeg
.pdf 
.ai 
.eps 
.png 
.psd 
.tif 

Art resolution requirements are:

300 dpi minimum
600 dpi preferred

Artwork should be sized to your intended print size at 300 dpi (or higher). We can accept digital files via email, dropbox, flash drive, google drive, ect. Zipped files are great as well.

DO YOU DELIVER OR SHIP ORDERS?

Of course!  Shipping costs will be calculated and added upon request, so please provide the address when you set up the order.

Pick up is always free at our Sodo location in Seattle!

HOW DO WE PAY AND WHEN?

After we send you an invoice for review and it is approved, we will send over a payment link. Porkchop requires a 50% deposit or full payment to start production. Full payment is due at or before the time of pickup.

Credit cards and Paypal have 3% processing fee. There is no processing fee for cash, check or ACH payments (just let us know when the link is sent and we will remove the fee).

*Local taxes apply, if you have a resale permit please share it with us if appropriate for your order.

Terms & conditions apply to all orders placed Pork Chop Screen Printing. If you have any questions regarding our print policies & guidelines, please call or contact us before placing your order. Our goal is to set clear expectations to ensure our working relationship is pleasurable for all parties involved.