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Embroidery - Up to 4” x 4” or 8k stitches ( standard logo placements, +$1.50 per 1k stitches )
Screen Print - Up to 15x18” 1-6 Colors, any larger custom quote, would need to see mock up, submit request here ( link to /contact form )
Digital / DTG - Up to 14x16” ( +$5 for 15x18” )
Patches - Up to 3.5” x 3.5” ( + $4.35 up to 5” x 5” )
Waterbased Transfers - Up to 11x15” ( +$4.85 extra for any larger up to 13.5x17” )

Minimum Order Quantity

Embroidery-1 piece min.
Screen Print-1 min.
Digital / DTG-1 piece min.
Patches-1 piece min.
Waterbased Transfers-1 piece min.

Choose Colors & Sizes

Enter your quantity per size

We have an in house finishing department in our facility with trained individuals to professionally fold and bag your garments. Bags can be provided with customizable options, however we use a 1 mill flat poly bag which can be air sealed or taped shut.

$0.95/Shirt

+ 2 days

Add a size sticker to the outside of each garment or poly bag to easily identify the size of a garment. Packages do come separated by size how ever many retailers and fulfillment centers do require these stickers.

$0.65/Shirt

+ 2 days

We will print & apply a custom UPC label for any retailer, 3rd party logistics or fulfillment partner you work with.

$0.75/Shirt

+ 2 days

Standard Size

4.5” W but larger can be requested

Max Size

Not common, but possible

File Formats

PSD, AI, PDF, EPS, PNG

Max Thread Colors

Specialty Threads

Metallic & 3D Puff

File Specs

Scaled to size or larger with transparent background

Tips

No fades or glows on free-floating art & use clipping path to make sharp edges

Keep reading

Standard Size

3” - 12” depending on location

Max Size

15x18” *special request

File Formats

PSD, AI, PDF, EPS, PNG

Max Colors

Specialty Inks

3M Reflective, Water-based, Plastisol, Puff, Etc...

File Specs

Scaled to size or larger with transparent background

Tips

Use negative space from the garment below to add a color and save $

Review extended content

Max Size

15x18”

File Formats

PNG preferred, ( also acceptable; PSD, AI, PDF, EPS, JPG )

Max Colors

Unlimited

File Specs

300 DPI scaled to size or larger with a transparent background

Tips

Be creative and go wild !

Find out more

Max Size

10x13.5”

File Formats

PNG preferred, ( also acceptable; PSD, AI, PDF, EPS, JPG )

Max Colors

Unlimited

File Specs

300 DPI scaled to size or larger with a transparent background

Tips

Be creative and go wild !

Explore further

Max Size

15x18”

File Formats

PNG preferred, ( also acceptable; PSD, AI, PDF, EPS, JPG )

Max Colors

Unlimited

File Specs

300 DPI scaled to size or larger with a transparent background

Tips

Avoid gradient shading on borders of design

We will email you a mock-up for your approval before starting your order.

Upload Mockups

Acceptable file formats; .jpg, .webp, .bmp, .psd, .ai, .pdf, .tiff, .eps, .png. Design should be expanded with all text converted to outlines and .psd files should be sent in 300 dpi to scale

Don’t worry! Every order is triple checked even if it does not look perfect in this demo.

Do you want us to remove the background?

Yes

Our new AI tool will remove the background from the image 100% automatically and free.

Mock-up is a preview! We will fine-tune the background removal before starting your order.

Max File Size: 15 MB. For any files larger than 15MB please send via wetransfer.com or dropbox.com and share with team@threadghost.com

Order option

What is blank?

We refer to “Blanks” as garments or products with out any decoration, logo, modification, etc... Essentially it is a product that has yet to be customized.

Blanks are typically ordered to test the fit, fabric, & feel but can also be purchased in bulk to customize on your own or be worn blank.

What is decorated?

In screen printing, this is a reference to how many different colors are found in your design. We don’t charge for the base layer so only count the different colors you find in your design / logo.

# of Colors In Screen Print

1 Colour

2 Colour

4 Colour

6 Colour

In screen printing, this is a reference to how many different colors are found in your design. We don’t charge for the base layer so only count the different colors you find in your design / logo.

Counting More than 6 Colors ?

More than 6

We recommend the Digital or Waterbased Transfer Print method for

Photographic / Gradient Designs

Gradient

Photographic

If your deisgn is a photograph, has shading or gradients, add your best guess at number of colors. We will review once received.

Tell us where on the garment you would like the specific design or logo and your account rep will create you a proper mock up to ensure that the design is printed as you intended.

Don’t worry if you don’t place it perfectly, we triple review each order to ensure satisfaction.

Front

Back

Left

Right

Neck Label

Fabric

Minimums

Photo Quality

Set up Fees

Large Volume

Low Volume

Specialty Inks

Eco-Friendly Inks

Black Ink

Pantone Matching

Color Vibrancy

Wash

Consistency

Screen Printing

Water-based Transfer

Direct to Garment

Embroidery

Patches

View Fabric + Ink Chart

Any

Recommend 100% Cotton For Best

Any

1 piece

A-to C+ depending on image

A+

N/A

Per Color

Free

Included

Price Lowers Significantly

Price Lowers

Price Remains after 1k units

Small drop in pricing as quantities increase

Expensive Initial Set Up Costs

Easy/No Set Up Free Pricing

Higher per unit price at low volume

Yes

3D Puff & Metallic Threads

Yes

N/A

Most Rich & Dark Blank Prints

Jet Black/100% Black Available

Black Prints Max Out At 90% Vibrancy

N/A

Yes

N/A

Best

Amazing Results on Any Fabric

Best on 100% Cotton

Vibrant

A+

A- / B+ Depending on Fabric Blend

A+

Eco friendly inks + screen prints are the true green alternative to screen printing. These inks replace traditional harmful inks and are 100% PVC and phthalate free.

Mostly used for athletic/activewear fabrics such as nylons, spandex, polyesters, rayons, lycra, that have a lot of stretch but can also be screen printed on other blends for different textures. These inks will make your prints stretch with the fabric and do not create cracks or creases when stretched. These should be printed on all sports jerseys, yoga apparel, athletic uniforms, and activewear.

We offer the 3M reflective ink prints as well as a standard reflective print that come in either a water-based (eco-friendly) or plastisol-based ink with the unique ability to reflect once a light source is aimed at the print. Popular uses for this new ink includes police departments, fire departments, E.M.S., and other safety professions. Has recently become extremely popular in the skate, surf, urban, and street apparel industries.

Well known for their soft feel and vibrant colors they produce when printed onto t-shirts and other textiles. When printed water based inks leave no hand feel behind so you can feel the fibers of the garment.

Inks that expands and rises when heated, giving a three dimensional look with a raised feel. Any Los Angeles t-shirt printer can buy inks and print them, but the real beauty and art of screen printing on t-shirts comes when you can mix inks correctly and accurately. Controlling how the puff inks actually puff is one example.

Silk screen t-shirt printing with plastisol is the oldest and most commonly used ink across the market to screen print your custom t shirts. The misconception how ever is that all inks are the same.

Specialty Order Off-Site

Available in both water based and discharge inks. The ink actually cracks in pieces the way you want it to so no two pieces will be alike. Great for vintage washed out looks while still brand new. This is custom silk screen printing at its best.

Specialty Order Off-Site

Perfect for creating custom silk screened T-shirts right here in Los Angeles. High Density inks can be matched to any color and rises in the drying process to create a 3D look. Inks can be raised to your desired height or width and can be printed with other high density inks of different sizes.

Specialty Order Off-Site

Burnout is a special screen printing process we use to removes the cotton fibers from a shirt, leaving only the polyester intact. It's perfect if you want to give your T-shirt designs that really cool see-through look.

Specialty Order Off-Site

Flocking screen printing can add a new dimension to your materials. Tiny particles of fiber are applied to a material with an adhesive, adding a suede-like or velvet texture to the surface. We color the fiber according to your designs, and you end up with products that stand out from the rest.

Water-based. w/ Base

Oil Based. w/ Base

Oil Based. w/o Base

High Density

Puff

Stretch

Silicone

What is Tax Exempt

Tax exemption is the reduction or removal of a liability to make a compulsory payment that would otherwise be imposed by a ruling power upon persons, property, income, or transactions. Tax-exempt status may provide complete relief from taxes, reduced rates, or tax on only a portion of items. Examples include exemption of charitable organizations from property taxes and income taxes, veterans, and certain cross-border or multi-jurisdictional scenarios.

*Only orders shipped with in California are charged tax unless a a valid CA resale form is provided.

How fast do you want us to produce your order?

Production time is separate from shipping

If you're in a hurry to receive your order, we offer an expedited service to fast-track the production process. While this option incurs additional charges, it ensures you get your product sooner. However, if time is not a pressing concern, you can stick to our standard production schedule at no extra cost. We believe in providing you with the flexibility to choose the timeline that best suits your needs.

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A short list, on purpose

What we decorate, and how

Before you order

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