Olk googles a lot. “What is the meaning of life?” “How do you know if a duck is depressed?” And… “How much does a printed t-shirt cost?”
We can't help you with the duck. But we know everything about t-shirts. So we've gathered the most frequently asked questions – and the answers you actually want.
💰 How much does a printed t-shirt cost?
The short answer: between 129 and 399 kronor . Maybe more? It's completely impossible to say. With us, a t-shirt with a circus print costs 199 kronor, a little more if you're going to take all the fabric from the factory.
The longer answer: It depends on whether you want something that feels like a soft hug – or like a damp toilet paper after three washes. Cheap tissues are fine if you just want a disposable shirt for a bachelor party. But do you want something that will survive both festivals and 90s washing machines? Then you'll have to pay a little more.
🧵 What is the best t-shirt brand to print on?
Everyone is talking about Bella+Canvas, Stanley/Stella and Gildan.
We say this: Want something that doesn't feel like a plastic bag with sleeves? Go for ring-spun cotton , preferably organic combed cotton . Stanley/Stella is more expensive – but feels like being embraced by an eco-conscious monk.
🔥 Which print is best for t-shirts?
It depends on what you want:
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DTG (Direct-to-Garment): For detailed designs. Holds up OK, but doesn't like rough washes.
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Screen printing: King of all. Long lasting. Works best on solid color motifs.
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Transfer: Like a rub mark for adults. Cheap. Often looks like that.
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Embroidery? No. These are t-shirts, not scout shirts.
👕 Which t-shirts can be printed on?
Technically: everyone.
But if you press a tisha that is 80% plastic and 20% anxiety, the motif will crack like your soul at a Wednesday meeting.
100% cotton is still the best base. Thickness between 150–180 gsm is just right – not so thin that you see nipples, not so thick that you get heatstroke in June.
💸 How much should it cost to print a shirt?
If you do it yourself:
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Printing press + paint + mistake = 3000 SEK and another nervous breakdown.
If you order from someone who can:
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Around 50–150 SEK per print depending on size, colors and quantity.
Pro tip: Don't ask why a multi-coloured A3 design costs more than a black dot on the chest. It's like asking why sirloin steak doesn't cost the same as black pudding.
🧼 How to wash printed shirts?
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Upside down. The shirt, that is. Not you.
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Max 40°C. Higher heat = fading of the colors.
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No dryer. The dryer is the Mordor of printing.
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No bleach, please. You're not going to exorcise the garment. Just freshen it up.
🏆 What is the most popular t-shirt company?
You're probably thinking of Spreadshirt, Teespring, or some random Amazon shop with zero soul.
But what really matters is not who is the biggest – but who is the most fun.
We can't promise that we're the biggest. But we can promise that you'll find shirts with us that will make your aunt say, "Oh my god, can you wear something like that?"
🖌️ Which t-shirts are best for screen printing?
Simple answers:
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Dark colors: Requires white base = more expensive
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Light colors: Simpler, cheaper, sharper
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Smooth surfaces: Pressure loves it
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Gildan Hammer and Stanley/Stella Creator: Works every time.
But you… if you have to choose between screen printing or printing from home with an iron and tears – choose the former.
👑 What is the best quality of a t-shirt?
Check for this:
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Ring-spun cotton
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Combed cotton
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Organic certified (GOTS or similar)
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Double-stitched seams
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Pre-shrunk fabric (so it doesn't turn into a crop top after the first wash)
Bonus points if the t-shirt doesn't look like a sloppy sack of potatoes after 3 hours.
🎤 In conclusion:
Everyone has a t-shirt. But good t-shirts – you choose them with care.
And sometimes... you just print something stupid on a cotton swab to make people smile.
And that's fucking okay.
