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Toppoki

Screen printing T-shirts?

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Hey guys! I’m doing a destination wedding in Maui and want to get a set of those cheesy “just Maui’d” shirts for our mini-moon. I know Etsy has one set that I like but it comes out to $80 CAD which is a tad too much for a pair of T shirts imho. I mean I could get it as a last resort, but I’m wondering if there’s a way to print my own shirt? I know places like VistaPrint have that, but I’m concerned with the cut of their shirts... I’m looking for mine to be a slouchy relaxed fit, rather than the generic T shirts they have. Anyone tried this before, or have any suggestions?

Thanks in advance!

Posted Jan 11, 2018, 6:00 AM UTC

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Vern_and_Nuggz•

Hi, screen printing background here. If you're heart set on actual screen printing, most places have a 24 shirt min, because it is most cost effective for them. I won't bore you with the process, but it's a lengthy one for only a 2-shirt run. However, you should look into what's called Direct To Garment printing. Basically they have a printer, like your printer at home, that prints directly on to the t shirt. The quality isn't as great, meaning it'll wear a little faster than your normal screen print, but to the untrained eye, it looks super similar and is pretty hard to tell the difference in printing.

Another thing you have to beware of with DTG printing is that since they are printing directly on the t-shirt, you need to pick a light colored shirt (think white, grey, yellow, baby blue) and a dark ink (black, navy, etc.) for the best results.

Places that do DTG printing: onehourtees.com customink.com

Good luck, and let me know if you have any other questions!

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ToppokiOP•

Cool I will look into this, thanks for the detailed answer!!

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ams42592April 15, 2018 | PDX•

You could try zazzle. I think they have a selection of shirts and stuff to choose from

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ToppokiOP•

Cool I will check them out, thanks!

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bkwrm860Married! 09/17/16, Chicago, IL•

My sister had an iron on made on Etsy (she said it was super affordable) and ironed them on herself. She got cheap tshirts at Walmart and used those. She had it customized to my bachelorette location and details. She said it ended up being like $5 or less per shirt.

She then found cute bridesmaid/bride decals at Hobby Lobby and ironed on the back as well.

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ToppokiOP•

Hmm I will look into that. Thanks!

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gomnomnom03.10.18 - Laguna Beach, CA•

I just came back from Maui not that long ago and I saw those kinds of shirts in all the little t-shirt souvenir shops they have over there. If you can wait until you make your trip out there, I would just get it then!

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ToppokiOP•

Ooooh that’s smart. I hadn’t thought of that... thanks!!

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CherryPeel_4.28.18 // Los Angeles•

Try a company called printful.

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ToppokiOP•

I’ll check it out, thank you

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ninkafatherlandApril 21, 2018 • Tennessee•

Try looking into etsy! I've seen listings for shirts where you can provide the design, or pick the words you want printed on it. That's what I did for FH's socks because I wanted them to have a specific phrase on them.

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ToppokiOP•

I did see them in Etsy but they are my last resort as it comes out to like $80 CAD for 2 t shirts! Thanks though!

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Whapwhaaap•

In the UK we have companies called Funky Pigeon and Moonpig, that print photos on t shirt, mugs, send flowers and chocolate, etc. If you have one of those in Canada, maybe try there? Should be cheaper than Etsy.

There's always iron on transfers too. They won't last many washes, but if it's only for the mini-moon, they should be okay.

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ToppokiOP•

I will check that out, thank you!

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rockontoast•

I was just looking on Amazon and they have a bunch of these for like $11-15 each. https://www.amazon.com/Funny-Honeymoon-T-shirt-Married-tshirt/dp/B0756TFQ8B/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1515687064&sr=8-1&keywords=honeymoon+shirts+just+mauid

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ToppokiOP•

Yes I did see those.. none of them seemed to be the cut I wanted but I’ll take another look later. Thanks!

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