Looking for t-shirt printing? Check out Great West Graphics. We are a wholesale custom t-shirt printing company based in Vancouver. Our specialty is screen printing and embroidery on apparel. We also have several promotional products. We have been in the business since 1980, where our printers have garnered over 20 years of experience. They know the in and outs of printing, specializing in screen printing, discharge printing, heat transfers, and DTG printing.
We are more than custom apparel printing – we are about celebrating life’s special moments with you. Be it a gift for someone’s milestone birthday, your child’s first soccer game, your school’s spirit wear, or your company fundraising event, we have you covered. Choose from hundreds of t-shirts listed in our website. Our selection consists of various kinds of shirts, such as crewneck, V-neck, long sleeve, short sleeve, 100% cotton, soft spun organic cotton, etc. Need to find a certain brand or material? Do not worry, we have over 100 brands to pick and choose from, ranging in different price points, material, styles, colour, and much more. If you can’t find what you want in our selection, feel free to give us a call or e-mail, we’ll gladly help you find what you need.
We operate and print straight from our facility in Vancouver. Hence, we are able to provide high quality results. Every single order is very important to us. So are the customers that place them. That is why we will prioritize your needs, preferences and experience. Would it not be good to lay your eyes on an iconic set of t-shirts as soon as you place an order? We understand. Therefore we have kept our turnaround time as minimum as possible. Yes, you heard it right! As soon as your garments are ready, we’ll have them sent your way in no time. Even though we’re located in Vancouver, we are happy to serve those around the world.
Printing Methods
There are several ways to decorate a t-shirt. For example, screen printing, heat transfer, digital printing, embroidery.
Screen Printing: We specialize in screen printing of t-shirts. Our production team consists of 3 excellent printers who have more than 30 years of experience in screen printing. We have 3 seven palette rotating automatic machines that allow us to produce thousands of printed t-shirts per day. Screen printing gives excellent wash-ability and a vibrant, slightly glossy finish. Pantone colors can be matched fairly closely this way. The image sits directly on the shirt fabric with no background although a thin border is sometimes needed for multicolor prints. A screen needs to be made up for each print color making it more expensive for multicolor prints. Our minimum order quantity is 12 items and lead time is usually around 3-5 business days.
Digital Printing: A cost-effective process for photographs, text and multicolor images onto white or pale cotton shirts with no minimum order and a fast turnaround. The print is hardwearing and sits directly on the shirt with no background behind. Images have a lovely soft feel and large print area but the colors are not as strong as some other processes. This process works best on T-shirts due to the high cotton content.
Heat Transfer: It is a process of printing the logo on a vinyl sheet and then transferring it to the t-shirt using a heat press. This is more suitable for printing multicolor logos. It can fade after several washes though. It is recommended for small-term use and multicolor logos.
Find Us Here
For more information on t-shirt printing, contact us. Also, We offer affordable and reasonable shipping to all over Canada. Follow us in Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for more updates.
Our headquarters is located at #105-342 East Kent Avenue South, Vancouver, B.C. Feel free to come to our showroom to check out our apparel and printing. We have all types of samples to see, and if we don’t have the sample in our showroom, we can order one for you. Samples will take approximately 1-7 days to arrive. If you’re looking for printed samples, we offer this service for $75 dollars.