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You’ve got the perfect design idea for your personalized t-shirts - now you just have to decide where to print them. The proliferation of inexpensive equipment has led to a sudden explosion of custom screen printing shops, but not all printing processes are equal. Honolulu Shirt Shop, Honolulu’s industry leader in custom shirt design, has some tips on how to separate the true professionals from the amateur crowd.

For starters, any worthwhile print shop will help you design your shirt. Lower-quality shops who are just interested in quantity will take any design you bring in, whereas a professional wants every job to look as good as it possibly can.

Once the design is set, the shop should have the experience, skills, and equipment to make sure your shirts are attractive and long-lasting. So be sure to ask about the curing process, because this is the area in which most inferior equipment fails. Curing is the process that makes the artwork on the shirt permanent, so it is a crucial step of the process.

The printing itself isn’t the only thing you’re buying – remember, you’re purchasing shirts, too. Ask for quality samples, and be wary if the shop offers rock-bottom prices; they may be trying to sell you inferior shirts with imperfections, known as “seconds,” which often have uneven sleeves, flawed seams, or even holes. 

Ultimately, the printing is only as good as the shirt it’s printed on. To get the results you want, you’ll need a reputable print shop with a wealth of experience in T shirt printing and design. Visit the Honolulu Shirt Shop online to learn more, to request a custom quote, or just to see some of their work. You can also call them at (808) 847-0831.

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