HEAT TRANSFER PRINTING FAQ
What is heat transfer printing?
Heat transfer printing is a decoration process that uses heat and pressure to permanently apply a printed design to a garment. Unlike screen printing, heat transfers don't require screens, making them an excellent option for full-color artwork, names and numbers, and smaller order quantities. Modern heat transfers produce vibrant, durable prints with a soft feel that hold up well through repeated washing.
How is heat transfer printing priced?
Transfer printing is priced based on the number of print locations, the material used, and the quantity ordered. Because transfer printing requires no screens, it is often more cost-effective than screen printing for small orders or designs with many colors. Larger quantities may still benefit from screen printing, depending on the artwork and garment type.
Is heat transfer printing for me?
Heat transfer printing is a great choice for small quantities, highly detailed artwork, full-color graphics, and projects that require personalization, such as individual names and numbers. It's also ideal for one-off items or designs that would be expensive to screen print due to the number of colors.
For larger orders with simple artwork, screen printing is often the more economical option. Our team is happy to recommend the best decoration method based on your design, garment selection, quantity, and budget during the quote process.
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CUSTOM WEB STORES
We offer customized web store solutions for a wide variety of industries through a comprehensive platform that encompasses the frontend (client-facing) site, backend production (decoration), and fulfillment (shipping) services, all in one. Our customized web stores are free to set up, individual orders ship quickly, and no long-term contract is required.
CORPORATE APPAREL
Whether you need a small run of knit polos for a trade show, tens of thousands of custom-made items sourced from our partners in China, or a corporate apparel store for your employees to drop-ship items from on a regular basis, we can help. We offer screen print, digital print, embroidery, and promotional items, and are happy to explore sourcing anything that we don’t produce in-house.
ON-DEMAND E-COMMERCE SOLUTIONS
Let the Ann Arbor T-shirt Company's integrated on-demand decorating and fulfillment services streamline your branded offerings. Backed by custom development, API integrations, and automated workflows, our team builds scalable solutions that seamlessly connect your systems and simplify order management from start to finish.
GROUP PURCHASING
Group purchasing lets everyone order individually online at a group price - saving you time and frustration. Our sales team will help you select the right products, customize an online store for your team, and notify your members. It's fast, easy, and just as cheap as doing a bulk order the old fashioned way - what's not to love?
LICENSED U.S. MILITARY
Our fully licensed collection of United States military apparel honors those who serve and have served. Whether you're active duty, a veteran, a military family member, or simply looking to show your support, you'll find designs representing the Army, Navy, and Air Force, including unit insignia, rank, aircraft, and ships.
SPORTS UNIFORMS
Whether you're outfitting a local rec league or a competitive travel team, we offer custom uniform solutions for any budget and any sport. Complete your team’s look with custom accessories like socks, bags, warmups, and more.
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Ann Arbor T-shirt Company provides a variety of brands with the right printing, embroidery and fulfillment services for your needs. Do you need a partner for apparel, merchandise, and fulfillment? Ready to get uniforms for your hockey team? Looking for gifts for your employees?
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