screenprint ORDER REQUIREMENTS & PROCESS

Here’s everything you need to know to get your screen printing order started . from artwork requirements and setup fees to minimums and specialty options. Follow the steps below to ensure your order runs smoothly and your prints turn out perfectly.

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How to Place an Order

  1. Provide Your Design
    Send us your print-ready digital design or logo (PDF, AI, or high-resolution PNG). If your file isn’t ready, our design team can help prepare it for print.

  2. Choose Your Ink Colors
    Identify all ink colors used in your design.
    💡 Each color requires its own screen.

  3. Select Print Placement
    Specify where each design should appear — front, back, sleeve, tag, or custom placement.

  4. Confirm Design Size
    Provide exact design dimensions for each print location.
    Standard size: up to 13" × 15"
    Jumbo / oversized: up to 15" × 20"

  5. Pick Your Garments

    • Choose from our Basic, Standard, or Premium quality apparel options

    • Or supply your own garments for decoration

  6. Add Custom Options
    Include any finishing touches like sleeve prints, inside tags, specialty inks, or packaging add-ons.

screen print Design Specifications

  • Color Limit: 1–8 colors per design

  • Standard Imprint Area: Up to 13" × 15"

  • Jumbo Imprint Area: Up to 15" × 20"

  • Print Locations: Front, back, sleeves, or custom placement

💡 Each color in your design requires a separate screen setup.

screen print order MINIMUMS

MINIMUM ORDERS PER COLOR:
12-23 FOR 1-2 COLOR DESIGN
24-49 FOR 3 - 4 COLOR DESIGN
50+ FOR 5 - 8 COLOR DESIGN
ADD 1 COLOR FOR ALL DARK
GARMENTS


**WE RECOMMEND USING AN UNDERBASE ON ALL DARK
GARMENTS TO ENSURE A BRIGHT PRINT**


**THIS IS CONSIDERED AN
ADDITIONAL COLOR, YOU CAN OPT OUT OF THIS OPTION BUT YOUR DESIGN WILL NOT BE OPAQUE AND HAVE A MORE WASHED VINTAGE FEEL AND LOOK TO IT *

Screen Printing Set-Up Fees

Before we start printing your custom apparel, we prepare screens for each color in your design. Here’s a breakdown of our screen printing set-up costs.

SCREEN COLOR SET-UP FEE:
$25.00 PER COLOR (PER LARGE DESIGN)
$30.00 PER COLOR (2 SMALL-MEDIUM DESIGNS PER
SCREEN

*We offer free screen printing setup for orders over 144 pieces.


**WE WILL KEFP YOUR SCREEN IN STORAGE FOR UP TO
15 DAYS AFTER YOUR LAST PRODUCTION ORDER AND WILL NOT BE CHARGED A FULL SET UP FEE IF REORDER IS PLACED BETWEEN THAT TIME PERIOD FOR THE SAME DESIGN. **


ALL ARTWORK MUST BE PROVIDED PRINT READY.
VECTORIZED EPS/AL/PDF/PNG OR LAYED 350DPI PSD AT ACTUAL PRINT SIZE IN INCHES PLEASE VECTORIZE
PRIOR TO SENDING ARTWORK TO US.
IF YOU NEED ARTWORK WE CAN HELP.

ADDITIONAL SCREENRINT SERVICES

•JUMBO OVERSIZE SCREEN PRINT (15.5 X 20)


•PANTONE COLOR MATCH


• METALLIC COLOR OPTIONS


• 1 COLOR 3-D PUFF EFFECT


•GARMENT POLY BAGGED WITH SIZE STICKER:
(FOLDED INTO POLY BAG & SEALED)


•CUSTOM NECK LABEL W/ YOUR BRAND NAME

Our team is eager to collaborate with you and ensure that your custom prints exceed your expectations. Don’t wait—start your order now and let us help you make a lasting impression!

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Contact us.

caoscreatesart@gmail.com
312-978-0689

4227 w schubert ave
Chicago, IL, 60639