FAQ
For mass distribution what sizes of t-shirts should we order?
It
is always preferable to know the sizes of the users. There are various
brands, each following their own size specifications. Therefore, to
avoid disappointment following is the size chart for reference
Why Do Garments fade?
Sunlight
contains ultraviolet (UV) radiation which results in colour fading. In
summer there is obviously a lot more UV radiation than in winter.
Further, since the days are longer in summer, you are likely to have
clothes fade more in summer than in winter. It is not just clothes
hanging on the line to dry that fade. While you are out in the sun, the
clothes you are wearing are being exposed to UV radiation and
consequently they tend to fade.
You
can take some steps to reduce fading when you hang your clothes out to
dry after washing them. As a first step, turn your clothes inside out
when you hang them out to dry. Any fading which occurs on the inside of
the garment is not likely to be noticeable. If you have a rotary clothes
line, hang your darker coloured clothes on the inner lines and the
lighter coloured clothes on the outer lines. The clothes on the outer
lines act as a shade for the inner lines and reduce the amount of
sunlight they are exposed to.
If
you have a fixed clothesline you will know the direction from which the
sunlight comes for the time of day when you are drying your clothes.
Simply hang the white or lighter coloured clothes in a position so that,
as much as possible, they come between the darker clothes and the sun.
Finally, do not leave the darker clothes on the line for longer than it
takes to dry them. In summer especially, clothes are often dry in under
an hour and so dont need to be left out for the whole day.
Minimum quantity I can order?
Although
at Samurai Exports we manufacture 2000 pieces a day. The minimum
quantity is a single piece from our ready stock of colours and style
with branding. Nevertheless, minimum quantity of 100 pieces.
Colour options available in t-shirts?
We
offer a wide array of colour options to choose from our ready stocks,
if a specific colour is required the same too is possible minimum
quantity in Polyester is 300 pieces and for Polyester Cotton 600 pieces.
Can I give a pantone number to match my required color of T Shirts?
Yes
pantone number works well with us. Please note that fabric pantone
numbers are different from that of paper pantone numbers as the medium
of printing is different. We will need the fabric pantone number. If
giving a fabric pantone number is not possible a print out of the colour
required for matching it manually.
Can I customize my T Shirt order?
Yes
you can style your own T Shirt. Visit “Sample Studio” on the home page.
“Sample Studio” is very interactive and simple to use. A minimum
quantity of 300 – 500 T Shirts is required for the same depending on the
pattern selected.
What type of branding is possible?
Printing
or embroidery are the most popular ways of branding. Depending upon the
design we suggest the most suited technique. However one needs to
remember that Halftone / Photographic images cannot be embroidered.
Types of printing possible –
1.
Plastisol Printing - Ideal to print on light/dark garments, has good
opacity. There are special plastisol printing machines for this ink,
fine letterings and alignments are easy to attain. This is the most
popular technique of printing the world over. Printing cannot be ironed
upon.
2.
Sublimation Printing – Printing is possible only on 100% Polyester
garment. Excellent vibrancy of colours. A small run of printing too is
possible. Unlike transfer printing there is no development cost. The
layer of ink cannot be felt.
3. Pigment
Printing - This is a water base method of printing which is possible
only on white or light colour garments. Printing can be ironed upon.
4.
Lazor / Digital opaque printing on White or Light Garment – Brilliant
reproduction of the design, the turnaround time too is very fast. Ideal
technique of printing within a few hours. Nevertheless, the printing is
guaranteed to fade with every wash. This technique is ideal for a single
day event.
5. Direct to garment
printing- Also known as DTG printing, digital garment printing and
inkjet to garment printing, is a process of printing on textiles and
garments using specialized or modified inkjet technology. This
technology is still at a very primarily stage and is evolving. Printing
lacks vibrancy.
6. Rubberized Printing
– Is a rubber based chemical, after printing on the garment the print
area is heated from the reverse and the print swells out.
7.
High Density printing: High density printing is done through a process
of adding layers of ink on top of one another to create depth and 3D
graphics.
Will my T shirt shrink?
Knitted
cotton always shrinks on wash. However, the shrinkage is reduced by a
process of compacting the fabric before it is stitched whereby the
shrinkage is less than 5% (internationally accepted norm)
Will the T Shirts bleed colour?
X
tricks & Canyons brand T Shirts are guaranteed for colour fastness.
The T Shirts will not bleed or soil other clothes washed along with it.
Colour Bleeding normally occurs when poor quality dyes are used to save
on cost.
What is GSM?
GSM
is the short form of “Gram Square Meter”. This is normally confused
with Gms (weight of the garment). It is not possible for a non-industry
person to determine the gsm. Of a garment unless a lab test is done to
determine the same. It is very unfortunate that a non-industry person
normally while comparing the price of a garment of various manufacturers
use G.S.M.as a bench mark. Higher the gsm better the quality is an
absolutely wrong
What is the difference is between combed / semi –combed T shirt?
There
are various qualities of cotton yarn. Combed cotton is superior to semi
combed. Cotton balls (bubbles) start surfacing after a few washes if
the yarn is a semi combed.
Delivery Schedule?
In
case of urgency our turnaround time could be a few working hours with
branding from our stock colours and styles. Ideally we need 15 days to
manufacture order specific styles. Nevertheless, the same too varies
depending upon various factors such as style, quality and quantity.
How do I get my goods?
We ship the goods via air, rail, road & sea to the destination of your choice on a To-Pay basis..
What kind of Artwork is required for branding?
• .CDR
• .AI (Adobe illustrator)
• EPS
For
embroidery a good quality JPG file will suffice. In either case a
physical printout is very imperative to match the colours. Please note
that the colour on the monitor and output may differ therefore a signed
printout is necessary.
How do I decide which quality of T-Shirt should I opt for?
For
a non-industry person the best way to determine the quality of a
garment is by putting the garment through a wash. If the t-shirt holds
good after a wash with regards to colour, shape and feel then it is safe
to choose that quality.
Why does the feel of the garment vary from the ordered sample?
Cotton
being a natural fibre is very sensitive to moisture. The feel of a
garment varies depending upon the season it is manufactured in. Many a
times the manufacturer needs to use dryers to dry the fabric, the feel
of the garment will vary as compared to naturally dried fabric. In the
corporate clothing industry delivery schedules are very crucial, and one
cannot allow climatic conditions to affect the delivery schedules.
How much does it cost to have some t-shirts printed?
This
depends on several factors. If I may ask you a few questions I will be
able to give you a quote for your custom print job. As Screen Printers
we should know all the factors that go into producing a custom t-shirt
job and know that without getting all the details necessary you cannot
give your customer an accurate quote.
Can I get a sample?
Yes you can get paid samples.
What if I need to order one more t-shirt?
We
always suggest our clients that they order an additional buffer
quantity while placing the initial order itself. Being manufacturers it
is almost impossible to reach the exact quantity ordered for unless we
manufacture additional quantity and build it into our costing. This
would always increase the cost of the t-shirt to a client therefore
willingness to accept a tolerance level of 5% (+) / (-) in the quantity
is recommended. Ordering an additional quantity later will cost a lot
more.
Do you have T-Shirts that I can try on?
We
always suggest our clients try on the samples to determine the sizes
required. Sample can be provided on confirmation of prices for size
trials.
What if I need my logo for other types of printing?
If
a client has been charged for the logo then we are obligated to give
the same to you. Embroidery : Digitized designs can be mailed to you.
Printing: We only charge our client for the mesh and positives.
Therefore if they need the screens to be given to them then the cost of
the metal frames will be charged additional.
Are big brand names better in their qualities?
The
quality you see in the retail outlets are not the quality you get to
buy 99% of the time. Large brand names does not necessarily imply that
the quality is good. Many large and popular brand in the retail segment
have also entered the corporate promotional clothing industry.
Nevertheless, they have created a separate low cost and quality line of
products for the promotional industry which is not retailed. This line
of products are being used only to en-cash their brand image. We suggest
“buyer beware” and should keep the brand name aside and compare
products on the basis of quality.