| In the world of advertising specialty, shirts occupy a | | | | shirt and the amount of time that a printer has to |
| special place. This is so because not only do people | | | | complete the job. Any rush job is going to be twice |
| wear shirts for various occasions, but also because | | | | as much as a regular job, so it is best to plan your |
| they last longer than other merchandise. | | | | purchase well in advance. Of course, if you buy the |
| An advertising specialty shirt can be a tee shirt, or a | | | | specialty shirts in bulk, they are cheaper. |
| golf shirt. It can have long or short sleeves and can | | | | Before selecting a printing company, ask for samples |
| be distributed at various company-supported events | | | | of work done or a sample of the work that you |
| like road races, golf tournaments, bike rides, etc. The | | | | want done. No reputable company will refuse to do a |
| shirts can be embroidered or silk-screened with a | | | | sample for you. |
| company's logo, name, sponsors, etc., or it can be | | | | If you want a sticker printed on the shirt using heat |
| screen printed or digitally printed. Screen-printing, | | | | transfer, there are two options. The first option is to |
| however is not used much, even though it is cheaper. | | | | look for different vendors, one that makes the |
| The simple reason is that it does not last long and | | | | stickers and another that makes the shirts. Or, you |
| gets damaged easily (by a hot iron). Screen-printing | | | | can simply give the job to someone that can do |
| does not look as good as the embroidered or digitally | | | | both. The latter option is better, as it gives the |
| printed finish. | | | | company a better time schedule to work with and all |
| The cost of specialty shirts printed or embroidered | | | | the variables are in their control. |
| depends on many factors including the quality of the | | | | |