Screen Printing
Bulk Screen Printing for Merch Orders
Screen printing is the most cost-effective decoration method for bulk apparel orders. blankup produces screen printed t-shirts, hoodies, and crewnecks on premium blanks with consistent color, clean registration, and written pricing before production starts.
Free written pricing, usually within one business day.
Recent print runs: Opal Electronics and two Whitney High School programs. See the case studies
- Typical minimums
- 3 pieces per style and color; single-color runs welcome
- Timeline
- 3-4 weeks for standard runs; rush options available
Offerings
Offerings
What we offer
- Single-color to multi-color screen printing (up to 8+ colors)
- Front, back, and sleeve print placements
- Specialty inks: puff, metallic, glow-in-the-dark, discharge
- Large-format back prints and all-over printing
- Production on premium heavyweight and mid-weight blanks
Audience
Audience
Who this is for
- Brands running seasonal merch or collection drops
- School clubs and senior classes ordering group apparel
- Event organizers needing bulk conference or launch merch
- Startups producing company swag or employee kits
Pricing
Pricing
What drives the quote
- Number of colors
- Each ink color requires a separate screen, more colors increase setup cost
- Quantity
- Screen printing becomes more economical at higher volumes, typically pulling ahead around 30-50+ pieces for simple designs
- Print size
- Standard placements vs. oversized or all-over prints affect pricing
- Number of locations
- Front only vs. front + back + sleeves, each location adds setup
- Ink type
- Standard plastisol is most cost-effective; specialty inks (puff, metallic) add cost
- Garment type
- Tees, hoodies, and crewnecks have different print surface requirements
Starting point
Starting point
A common starting point
Tee Starter
12 pcs
12 printed 200-220 GSM tees
Pricing on quote
Written pricing for this package comes back in one business day.
Start from this packageFAQ
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
We handle up to 8+ colors per location. Per-unit cost increases with each additional color due to separate screen setup, so simpler designs are more cost-effective at lower quantities.
Vector artwork (AI, EPS, PDF) is required for screen printing. If you only have raster files, we can assist with vectorization for an additional fee.
Discharge printing removes the dye from the garment and replaces it with ink, creating a soft, vintage hand feel. It works best on dark 100% cotton garments.
Yes. Front and back prints are common. Each location requires its own screen setup, so multi-location orders are priced per placement.