When you think of custom shirts, you might imagine a classic white T-shirt. But today, printing on colored shirts is just as popular and can make your designs even more exciting! Whether you’re designing for a band, creating gifts, or making unique uniforms, printing on colored shirts can give you tons of cool options. At Giclee Fine Prints, we’re here to show you how printing on color shirts can take your designs to the next level.
Why Print on Color Shirts?
While white shirts are a classic, colored shirts can add extra fun and style to your design:
- Bold Look: A colorful shirt makes your design stand out. It can add personality to your artwork, like matching the theme of an event or showcasing a fun style.
- Eye-Catching: Colorful shirts grab attention quickly, especially when combined with bright, cool designs.
- Creative Design: With a colored background, you can get creative using the shirt color in your design—like making it part of the image.
How Does DTG Printing Work on Colored Fabrics?
We use Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing, where we print designs directly onto the shirt. For colored shirts, there are a few extra steps:
- White Underbase: For dark colors, we first print a white layer so that the colors stay bright and clear.
- Pretreatment: The shirt gets sprayed with a special solution so that the ink sticks well and stays vibrant after washing.
- Color Matching: Our printers are set up to handle all shirt colors and fabric types to make sure your design looks just right.
Choosing the Right Shirt Color and Fabric
Not all colored shirts are the same, and the fabric you choose can affect how your design looks:
- Cotton Shirts: Cotton works best because it absorbs ink well and helps the colors look bright.
- Choosing Colors: Think about how your design will look against different shirt colors. Bright colors work well with bold designs, while darker colors make designs pop even more.
- Test Prints: If you’re unsure about how the design will look on the shirt, we can do a test print to make sure everything looks perfect.
Tips for Designing on Colored Shirts
Designing on colored shirts can be different from designing on white shirts. Here are a few tips:
- Use the Shirt Color: Instead of making the shirt’s color part of the background, you can use it as part of the design, like filling shapes with the shirt’s color.
- Keep it Simple: Don’t make the design too small or detailed, especially if it relies on the shirt’s color for contrast.
- Light or Dark Shirts: Dark shirts need a white underbase, but you can get creative with how much of it you use if you want a retro or faded look.
Printing Beyond T-Shirts
You can print on more than just T-shirts:
- Hoodies & Sweatshirts: Print on cozy hoodies or sweatshirts for a unique look during colder months.
- Tote Bags: Print fun designs on colorful tote bags for a cool, eco-friendly gift.
- Kids’ Apparel: Bright colors on kids’ shirts make awesome birthday presents, school spirit wear, or fun gifts.
Why Choose Giclee Fine Prints?
We care about getting your designs just right. From canvas and fine art prints to apparel, we use the best materials, modern printing technology, and top-notch customer service to make sure your designs look amazing on every colored shirt.
Contact Us
Our address is: 3816 Pioneer Trail Ste #3, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Email: Info@gicleefineprints.com
FAQs
No! Our special white underbase keeps the colors bright even on dark fabrics.
Yes! Cotton works best, but we can print on polyester and other blends too. We’ll guide you on what works best.
It can cost a little more because of the extra steps like the white underbase, but it’s usually not much more.
