I’m a graphic artist that primarily focuses on Celina custom shirts printing projects. I usually quote my clients beforehand. Recently, I have noticed one question has been coming up. Why not use an online printer or outsource the printing? While these screen printers are adequate, I do not recommend them to my clients.
Do I use them? Sometimes to keep my clients happy, and deliver what they want. There is good reason to not go online when it comes to printing. Here is why I use Celina custom shirts print shops, as well as why you should too.
SERVICE
When you print online or outsource overseas, it is difficult to speak to a representative. It is also hard (and also costly) to get samples. For some projects this may not be all that essential, for a large printing job this is vital.
SAFETY
Using your credit card information online is risky. There have been multiple online and offshore businesses that collect and vanish. If this happens there is nothing you can do.
Most local print shops divide payment. This establishes a higher level of trust. The Celina custom shirts printer does not get paid until the project is right. If you receive the project and it’s wrong, request a rerun at no cost (given that the actual printer was at fault). The Celina custom shirts printer does not get paid in full if the job is incomplete.
ACCURACY
Shirts can print color differently with different inks. When using an online printer, you don’t get options. The result can be mediocre. You need the appropriate printing method for every project. This also limits your T shirt printing design options.