Faq
Pricing
How is price determined?
Like any other kind of custom embellishment, the most important factors in determining price are the QUANTITY and the QUALITY of the item. Other factors such as the color of the garment and the number of ink colors are also important variables. As a rule of thumb, the lighter the garment (whites,neutrals, and heathers) and the fewer ink colors needed; the lower the price.
I hear people talking about screen charges or set up fees? What are they and why do I have to pay them?
Many other screen printing companies charge for screens and set up. Charges range from $25 to $45 per color. If you have a three color design, you could pay as much as $75 before even the first shirt was printed. At Graphic Explosion, you only pay a one-time charge for GRAPHICS. This includes the preparation of your artwork AND your screens/set-up. The typical fee is no more than $45. (The good news with this is that when you do a re-order, there are no additional charges. You pay for only your printed products.)
Do you offer volume discounts?
The simple answers is YES. We even allow you to mix and match garments to reach the discount levels.
Ordering
How long will it take to complete my order?
It typically takes 10-14 business days to complete a brand new order that includes first time artwork.
Do you have minimums?
Our minimum order is 12 pieces. Under specific circumstances, we may modify these minimums but there would be an added charge for this.
Will you print on shirts that I provide?
Yes. We will guarantee the quality of our printing but not the garment itself.
Can I get my items personalized with names and numbers?
Yes. Typical charge for customization is $8 per name or number.
Do I have to come into Graphic Explosion to place my order?
We live in a wonderful time where there are many communications options. You can place orders through e-mail, on the phone, or at either your location or our location.
Do you do RUSH orders?
If you have a special event or situation that requires a tighter deadline, we can usually accommodate your needs without additional charges.additional charges.
Art Work
What if I know what kind of design I want but I don't have any artwork?
At Graphic Explosion, we have the capability of creating whatever you can imagine. You give us your concept and we will design and format it for printing...working with you every step of the way.
What format should my art be submitted in?
We can work with a wide range of formats. The best format is anything that is saved as a vector image (pdf .ai, .wmf, .eps, .). Artwork can also be submitted in more common file types (.jpg, .tif, .gif, .bmp, .psd). We will help to make sure we have what we need to produce a quality print.
Must I submit artwork at a particular resolution?
To properly convert artwork, the resolution needs to be at least 300 dpi but preferably 600 dpi.
What are the various sizes for printing? How big is a Left Chest or a Full Front?
The following are the standard imprint sizes:
Left Chest (LC) 3.5 inches by 3.5 inches
Full Front (FF) 12 inches by 12 inches
Full Back (FB) 12 inches by 12 inches
Short Sleeve (SS) 3 to 4 inches by 3 inches
Long Sleeve (LS) 3 to 4 inches by 12 inches