Let your brand and
Vibe come to life
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At BOLT Screen Printing we pride ourselves On creating quality custom apparel that brings your vision to life. We have assembled a team of professionals, who strive to understand your goals and assist with out-of-the-box advertising and Branding techniques. We combine our knowledge of all things apparel with your project goals in order to provide killer gear and a stress-free experience.
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WHAT IS DTG?
DTG PRINTING - FOR SMALL ORDERS
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Instead of using screens to apply the ink to the garment, DTG printing actually uses something like an inkjet printer to print the ink directly onto the fabric. This method is able to take very intricate, detailed designs and a great multitude of colors and apply them with relative ease!
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However, because of the time required to print each design, this method is not as cost effective for larger batches, but instead is more economical for smaller batches.
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Pros:
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Better option for small runs
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Able to print detailed designs
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Extensive color options
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Easily customized designs
Cons:
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Not cost effective for larger batches
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Limited design placement
WHAT IS SCREEN PRINTING?
SCREEN PRINTING - FOR LARGE ORDERS
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Screen printing is widely considered the most popular method of printing. Why? Because it’s very cost effective for printing large batches of apparel, with limited print colors. Because a special screen must be made for each design, there needs to be a large number of orders for this method to be financially feasible.
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Pros:
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Cost effective for large batches
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The more product ordered, the cheaper they are
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Ideal choice for simple designs with less colors
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Limited number of colors and less cost effective the more colors used
Which print option is best for you? ​
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Think about your design... Are there fine details and many colors you want to incorporate?
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Is it a simple design with only a few colors?
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What color is your shirt? DTG is more cost effective on light colored tees.
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The DTG printing process is much more labor intensive compared to screen printing. DTG is machine-dependent and averages just 30 – 60 garments per hour, while screen printing can average 1,000 garments and upwards per hour.
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Use our pros and cons list to make an informed decision, and remember, the bottom line is there are positives and negatives to both, so it really all comes down to your individual circumstances and needs.
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Still have questions? Fill out the contact form below.
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YOUR
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ABOUT US
We opened opolis clothing in 2007 with an ambition to create premium quality vintage threads. Bolt was born from our passion of creating the best clothing for opolis and our customers expressing the desire to see their designs on our high-quality apparel. after being in the industry for over 13 years, we've perfected the process of turning amazing ideas into even better results.