Custom Screen Printing T-shirt Services — High-Quality Prints for Teams, Events, and Brands

At Kirkwood Trading Company, our custom screen printing service combines the most industry trusted inks, state of the art equipment, and attention to detail to produce vibrant, long-lasting prints on t-shirts, hoodies, bags, and more. Whether you’re ordering a small run for an event or large quantities for retail or team uniforms, we deliver consistent color, crisp detail, and a professional finish that stands up to repeated wear and washing.

Why choose our screen printing?

Screen printing is the most cost effective method, period. Proof is that your largest brands still choose screen printing for their large runs, and bulk orders. It’s the most durable process and the most cost effective. Screen printing has stood the test of time and while there are always new processes being developed. Nothing compares to the price, production, durability, and trust that a screen printed t-shirt has. We’re talking exceptional durability: Screen printing uses thicker, more resilient ink layers than many other methods, which means prints retain color and integrity through many wash cycles. Cost-effective for bulk orders: For orders starting around a dozen pieces and up, screen printing typically offers lower per-unit costs than direct-to-garment (DTG) printing or direct to film (DTF) printing.
Versatility: We print on a wide range of fabrics and garment types, including cotton, polyester blends, athletic fabrics, and organic materials.

Our screen printing process for custom tees

Artwork review & preparation — Send us your logo or design. We check file quality, separate colors, and prepare film positives or digital separations. If needed, we convert and refine your art to ensure crisp edges and accurate registration.
Color matching & proofing — We confirm colors with you and provide a digital mockup. For precise matches, we can print physical color samples on request.
Setup & test print — Our team sets up screens and runs test prints to verify alignment, ink opacity, and curing. This step ensures the final run meets your standards.
Production — We print your order on our automated presses, apply proper curing techniques, and perform quality checks during the run.
Finishing & packaging — After printing and curing, garments are inspected, folded, and packaged according to your specifications. Rush finishing and individual poly-bagging are available as well as shipping and drop shipping to multiple locations. We make screen printing custom t-shirts easy and affordable.

Materials and ink options

Inks: Plastisol for vibrant, durable prints; water-based for soft-hand and eco-friendliness; discharge for a vintage, integrated look on darker fabrics; specialty inks (glow, metallic, puff) on request.
Garments: We source quality blanks from popular brands and can accommodate custom-supplied garments. We recommend fabric and brand options based on end use and comfort preferences.
Eco-friendly options: Choose water-based inks, organic cotton garments, and low-impact packaging for a greener production footprint.
Artwork guidelines
To get the best results, provide vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) with fonts outlined. For raster art, supply high-resolution PNG or TIFF at 300 dpi at actual print size. Keep color separations simple for complicated gradients — we can advise on halftones or simulated process printing for detailed images.

Turnaround & minimums for screen printing custom t-shirts.

Minimum order: We typically start at 12–24 pieces depending on design complexity; exact minimums vary by garment type.
Standard turnaround: 4-6 business days after artwork approval for most runs.
Rush options: Need it faster? We offer expedited production and shipping for an additional fee — contact us with your deadline and quantity and we’ll provide availability and pricing.
Pricing & quotes
Pricing depends on garment choice, number of print locations, number of colors, and order quantity. Because setup costs are significant for screen printing, larger runs reduce per-item cost. Request a free quote by providing your garment type, quantity, print size/location, and artwork. We’ll return a clear estimate including setup, printing, curing, finishing, and shipping.

Quality assurance
Every order receives a thorough inspection before shipping. We check color consistency, registration, and curing quality, and we photograph the first piece for your approval on larger runs. If an issue arises, we address it promptly to meet your expectations.

Common uses

Team uniforms and spirit wear for schools and clubs
Promotional shirts for events, fundraisers, and product launches
Retail apparel and streetwear collections
Corporate wear and branded merchandise

FAQs
Q: Can you print multicolor designs?
A: Yes — Screen print designs are either printed using spot colors (individual colors) or simulated process or process (using CMYK inks) to obtain a full color range of a design if required.

Q: What file format do you need?
A: Vector files (AI, EPS, PDF) are ideal. High-resolution PNG/TIFF at actual print size also works for raster images.

Q: How do I care for my printed garments?
A: The most common question. To try to eliminate the most shrinkage washing on the delicate cycle and drying on a cool setting works best. While most cotton shirts are preshrunk these days. There still can be another 1-3% shrinkage depending on laundry habits. Anything with polyester in it will have less of a chance of shrinking.

Ready to start?
Send your design, quantities, and deadline to matt.cox@kirwkoodtrading.com, or use our online quote form Here: Online Quote Form – T-shirt and apparel printing | St. Louis Missourito get pricing and lead times. If you’d like, we can recommend garments, or help optimize artwork for the best screen printing result.

Let’s make something great that lasts.