Screen Printing FAQ — Colorado Springs
Find answers to common questions about screen printing, DTF printing, and embroidery in Colorado Springs from ARK Screen Printing.
We recommend 12+ pieces for screen printing to keep per-piece cost reasonable. For smaller runs — even a single shirt — DTG/DTF digital printing has no minimum order and handles full-colour, photographic designs without extra setup fees.
It's all self-serve and instant: design your garment in our online Designer, see live pricing update as you add colours and print locations, choose DTG/DTF or Screen Printing (once your quantity qualifies), and check out securely through Stripe. We will be in touch if we encounter anything that we have questions about, and of course we will keep you updated as your order moves through our production process.
We use Monarch plastisol inks and Matsui water based and discharge inks. These are the best inks on the market for their respective applications.
Yes — we can custom mix inks to match specific Pantone colours for precise brand consistency. Please leave a note when you go to checkout describing the pantone colors you'd like matched.
We operate 6 color manual presses. We can do up to 6 spot colors for any design, and can do more colors with simulated process and CMYK process prints. Our CMYK process prints are unique in that we use a discharged underbase which enables us to do vibrant CMYK printing on dark garments. So however you want it, screen printed or digitally printed, we've got you covered.
Absolutely, it is just a matter of accounting for those variable before we go to print. Our designer tool will generally avoid seams and buttons and the like, but feel free to give us a call or text or fill out our custom quote form and we would be happy to discuss the best way forward.
Payment is collected securely at checkout via Stripe — we never see or store your card details. Your order is placed in our production queue immediately upon confirmation, and you will receive emails as your order moves forward in the queue. There is no separate approval step required unless we have details which are unclear or which require confirmation. In such case, we will hold off for printing until we are able to reach you to answer our questions or confirm details. To ensure the smoothest process, make sure your artwork is high quality, and upload your artwork on the mockup exactly as you'd like it to appear as printed. Approved wholesale accounts can also pay by invoice and have access to net terms and 50% deposit terms.
Yes — free shipping on every order, nationwide, no minimums or weight-based fees. Estimated delivery is about two weeks from when you place your order. Need it sooner? Call or text us at (719) 280-2638.
Yes, and it's easy — every order you place is saved to your account. From My Account → Orders, hit "Reorder" and the exact same design, artwork, and print locations are added back to your cart at current pricing, ready to check out again. You are also able to go back and edit previous designs.
Every order is custom-printed to your design, so we can't accept returns for a simple change of mind. If something arrives wrong or defective — a printing error, damaged garment, or an order that doesn't match what you approved — we'll make it right. Full details are in our Refund Policy.
Each product's colour and size options in the Designer are standard adult unisex sizing unless stated otherwise in the product title. If you're between sizes or ordering for a group, we recommend sizing up for a relaxed fit or checking the manufacturer's size chart before ordering — reach out if you're unsure and we're happy to help you pick.
High resolution (300DPI+) PNG, JPEG, and SVG vector files. For the cleanest print, high resolution PNG or SVG with a transparent background works best. Our designer tool will automatically detect the color count, however if you're confident it is incorrect then you can adjust the color count manually.
Yes — approved wholesale accounts get a 10% discount on every order and are sales-tax exempt at checkout. It's free to apply, and most applications are reviewed within 24 hours. Apply for wholesale pricing here.