{"id":6431,"date":"2022-05-30T22:18:31","date_gmt":"2022-05-31T02:18:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/?p=6431"},"modified":"2023-04-24T06:03:01","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T10:03:01","slug":"tips-for-print-on-demand-shirt-printing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/2022\/05\/30\/tips-for-print-on-demand-shirt-printing\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Tips to Get the Best Print On Demand Shirt Printing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you intend to start a print-on-demand business that sells designed shirts for customers, you may notice that a creative and good-quality product is the key to your success.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These features are based on the ideas you have for your products and the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/tips-for-print-on-demand-shirt-printing\/#print-on-demand-shirt\"><b>print on demand shirt<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> printing service you choose. <\/span><\/em><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, sometimes you put the designs onto the shirts on the computer screen, but after that, they may be completely different after printing.\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, now we will give you some valuable tips to help you get the best print on demand shirt printing.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h2><b>1. Choose a right print on demand shirt printing method<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6433\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6433\" class=\"wp-image-6433\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Print-on-demand-shirt-printing-method.jpg\" alt=\"Most POD providers supply customers with multiple printing methods.\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6433\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Most POD providers supply customers with multiple printing methods.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nowadays, most POD providers supply customers with multiple printing methods for them to pick. For example, one of the most common POD companies &#8211; <\/span><b>Printful<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; has four printing techniques:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Screening<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is only appropriate for simple graphics with few details and not cost-effective for bulk production.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Direct to garment (DTG)<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will satisfy businesses that want to experiment with different colors and designs without being limited by color restrictions. Besides, intricate patterns and photorealistic images can also be used with this method.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, when using DTG, transparencies should be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Embroidery<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It yields long-term results and is effective for large design patterns, but not for complicated ones. Besides, this technique works best on print-on-demand polo T-shirts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Sublimation<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It will be an ideal option for complex design patterns on your print on demand shirt. However, you should apply this method to clothes that have white or light colors.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To gain a deeper understanding of these four methods such as how they work and what their pros and cons are to make a smart choice, you can find and read our blog <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/printful-custom-printing\/\"><b>4 Popular Printful Custom Printing Methods For Your Design<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Decide your design\u2019s color mode<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Needless to say, you need to have an attractive design first before getting your print on demand shirt printed. And, understanding the color mode of the designs is completely important for this stage.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two most well-known color modes that most users may be familiar with: <\/span><b>RGB<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>CMYK<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You need to differentiate between them as it directly affects your print on demand shirt printing results.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, don\u2019t worry as most design software now allows you to convert between color profiles, or some printing companies can also convert for you. Still, doing it yourself will give you more control over the outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, let\u2019s examine each of them!<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>RGB<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>RGB color model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an additive color model in which the primary colors of light, red, green, and blue, are added together in various ways to reproduce a wide range of colors. The model&#8217;s name is derived from the first letters of the three additive primary colors, red, green, and blue.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6696\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6696\" class=\"wp-image-6696\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/RGB-color-model-1.jpg\" alt=\"The RGB color model is additive.\" width=\"800\" height=\"713\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6696\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The RGB color model is additive.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your design will be displayed on any type of screen, you can use the<strong> RGB color mode<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s because you can modify any of the three source colors to control aspects such as saturation, vibrancy, and shading. As it is done digitally, you can also manipulate how the light on the screen manifests in order to achieve the desired color.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>CMYK<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>CMYK color model<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (also known as <\/span><b>process color<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>four color<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is a subtractive color model used in color printing that is based on the CMY color model. The four ink plates used in some color printing are referred to as CMYK: <strong>cyan<\/strong>, <strong>magenta<\/strong>, <strong>yellow<\/strong>, and <strong>key<\/strong> (<strong>black<\/strong>).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6698\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6698\" class=\"wp-image-6698 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/CMYK-color-model-1.jpg\" alt=\"The CMYK color model is subtractive.\" width=\"800\" height=\"713\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6698\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The CMYK color model is subtractive.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this process, images will be created by combining CMYK colors to varying degrees with physical ink in a printing machine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As mentioned earlier, you can use this color mode for physical printing, not on a screen, and <strong>CMYK<\/strong> will give you an accurate printing result.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. Choose a suitable garment color to print<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though printing designs on white T-shirts is easier, offering different color garments will give your customers more options.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Still, the difficulty is that bright colors may appear faded on darker backgrounds when printing designs on colored shirts.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6652\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6652\" class=\"wp-image-6652\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Colors-of-garment-1.jpg\" alt=\"Designs are printed on multi-colored T-shirts.\" width=\"800\" height=\"512\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6652\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Designs are printed on multi-colored T-shirts.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition, they may appear tinted afterward if you use white ink elements on brightly colored shirts. This is especially noticeable on maroon, red, and other similar-colored shirts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, using the same design color as the garment &#8211; for instance, creating a blue design on a blue shirt should also be avoided.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, the suggestion is you can make your design stand out by using contrasting colors. This will keep your design from getting lost in the background.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Put the print on demand shirt design in the printable area<\/b><\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_6437\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6437\" class=\"wp-image-6437\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/The-print-on-demand-shirt-design-in-the-printable-area.jpg\" alt=\"The print on demand shirt design is placed in the printable area.\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6437\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The print on demand shirt design is placed in the printable area.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When designing your print on demand shirt, you should keep in mind that the dimensions of the designs are particularly vital as it affects how your final products look like.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Besides, you should ask your print-on-demand supplier about their acceptable printing area and consider how you can take advantage of this range.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Design size<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each product may have a different limitation on the area that you can put on your design. For example, with print on demand shirt printing, several sizes are offered ranging from small, medium, large, X-large, 2X-large, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general, the suggested design width for print on demand shirt printing is usually <\/span><b>9.5-10.5 inches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the minimum(small) and <\/span><b>13.5-14.5 inches<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the maximum (4X-large).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Position<\/b><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_6439\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6439\" class=\"wp-image-6439\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Common-positions-for-shirt-designs-1.jpg\" alt=\"There are several common placement locations on a print on demand shirt.\" width=\"800\" height=\"800\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6439\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There are several common placement locations on a print on demand shirt.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several common placement locations on a print on demand shirt, which are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Left chest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for formal and corporate settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Front chest<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for both casual and business settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Full front<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for more casual designs, usually for personal expression.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Back collar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: solely for marketing purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Upper back<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for both casual and corporate settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Vertical left or right<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for team wear and branding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Full back<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for casual wear.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Sleeve<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: for branding purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although these are standard placements, they do not have to be followed exactly. You can change the placements to better suit your personal designs and requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Create a design with a suitable level of DPI (Dots per inch)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b>DPI<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is used to measure the resolution of a printed document or a digital scan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of print on demand shirt printing, it\u2019s recommended that the resolution of all images and art files for printing should be<\/span><b> 300 IDP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to get the best output.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6655\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6655\" class=\"wp-image-6655\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A-suitable-level-of-DPI-1.jpg\" alt=\"The level of DPI directly affects the quality of your designs.\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6655\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The level of DPI directly affects the quality of your designs.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, if you increase the size of your image, you\u2019ll make your design blurrier. Similarly, stretching to fit a square design into a rectangular printable area will result in distortion. Instead, you should consider recreating your design if the resolution is too low.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>6. Use transparency<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transparency in images helps you avoid clunky or boxy backgrounds. As a photo that is simply sitting on a T-shirt with plain edges can appear uninteresting, you should consider a floating design.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, you should save your design as a <\/span><b>portable network graphic (PNG)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> file. Transparent areas in PNG files typically display a checkered pattern.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6441\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6441\" class=\"wp-image-6441\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Grid-transparency.jpg\" alt=\"Transparency displays a checkered pattern.\" width=\"800\" height=\"805\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6441\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Transparency displays a checkered pattern.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re printing on a white shirt, you should remove the white background and replace it with a transparent one. Otherwise, you risk getting a large white square on your shirt.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Furthermore, black ink usually appears gray on black shirts because the white under base is used during printing. Therefore, you also keep these areas completely transparent before printing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>7. Create a Mockup<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before starting your <strong>print on demand shirt<\/strong> work, generating a mockup is essential. That\u2019s because your design will look more different on a flat surface than on a shirt worn by a real person. Therefore, mockups allow you and your customers to see how a design would appear on a real product.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moreover, mockups can entice customers to buy, so choose high-quality ones for your store.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_6651\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6651\" class=\"wp-image-6651\" src=\"http:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/A-T-shirt-mockup-1.jpg\" alt=\"Generating a mockup is essential.\" width=\"800\" height=\"713\" title=\"\"><p id=\"caption-attachment-6651\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Generating a mockup is essential.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that most print-on-demand websites provide mock-up generators that you can use for your store. Or, you can create your assets using specialized mock-up software such as <\/span><b>PlaceIt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. PlaceIt has a larger selection of models and environments and can help you create eye-catching mockups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Final thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some rules for <\/span><b>print on demand shirt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> design and printing such as where you put your designs on the products and how to make them harmonize with the background color. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, you should follow them as they will help you get a more eye-catching printing shirt and attract more customers\u2019 purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now after jotting down these tips, you can be ready to get starting to design your custom shirts and sell them to the customers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Best Print On Demand Companies for 2022\" href=\"https:\/\/ecommerce-platforms.com\/articles\/best-print-on-demand-companies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-schema-attribute=\"\"><b>Best Print on Demand Companies for 2022<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will list for you some top-rated and trustworthy POD services you can work with.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The quality of your printing products is based on the ideas you have for the designs and the print on demand shirt printing service you choose.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":6432,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[120],"tags":[],"amp_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6431"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6431"}],"version-history":[{"count":12,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":15937,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6431\/revisions\/15937"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6432"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/onecommerce.io\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}