Jumbo 8-Color Screen Printing for Frank Ocean's Tour Merch in Just 3 Days

The Story

The Perfect Canvas: LA Apparel 1801GD T-Shirts

The LA Apparel 1801GD is a heavyweight, garment-dyed t-shirt that’s built for durability and style. Its 6.5oz cotton fabric offers an incredibly soft feel while maintaining strength, making it the ideal choice for high-quality screen printing. The vintage, washed-out look pairs perfectly with the bold, multi-color artwork for a standout piece of tour merch. The black colorway served as the perfect backdrop for Frank Ocean’s detailed design, allowing the colors to pop and the print to shine.

Simulated Process Printing: A Vibrant 8-Color Design

We used simulated process screen printing to bring Frank Ocean’s intricate artwork to life on the front and back of the t-shirts. This 8-color technique allows for smooth gradients, detailed shading, and a full range of vibrant colors, making it ideal for complex designs like this one. Our high mesh screens ensured that every fine detail of the design was captured with precision, resulting in a photorealistic finish on the soft yet durable 1801GD fabric.

Simulated process printing is perfect for achieving multi-color prints on dark garments, ensuring that the colors stand out without sacrificing the softness of the fabric. With Frank Ocean’s bold and intricate design, this technique allowed us to deliver a premium print that perfectly represented the artist’s aesthetic.

Custom Neck Tags & Retail Finishing

To enhance the branding and give these tees a retail-ready look, we added custom screen-printed neck tags. By removing the standard tearaway labels and replacing them with custom screen-printed tags, we improved both the comfort of the t-shirt and the brand’s visual identity. This attention to detail elevated the overall feel of the garment, giving fans a higher-quality product.

In addition to the custom neck tags, we offered retail finishing services, which included folding, bagging, and labeling the t-shirts for direct-to-retail display. This extra step saved time for Frank Ocean’s team, ensuring the merchandise was ready to sell as soon as it hit the shelves at the concert venues.

Guaranteed On-Time Delivery: Couriered Directly to the Venue

With only 3 business days to produce and deliver 800 t-shirts, we couldn’t afford any delays. To ensure the merch arrived on time for Frank Ocean’s next show, we decided to courier the order directly to the venue rather than relying on traditional shipping methods like UPS or FedEx. This guaranteed the order would arrive exactly when needed, avoiding any risk of shipping delays and providing Frank Ocean’s team with peace of mind. By taking this extra step, we ensured the t-shirts were ready for sale without any last-minute complications.