Our Sample Before Production Process
We send a sample before production photo for you to approve before production. This can be text messaged or emailed and helps you avoid the need to order a sample since you'll approve the print before production. In this page, you'll learn about our production timeline and how to feel confident when placing a bulk order.
Learn about our sample before production process to ensure your order meets expectations.
Our Production Sample Workflow
Check out these real examples of our sample before approvals.
Do you offer printed samples?
We provide pre-production photos on every order, but due to the labor and material costs involved with production, we are unable to produce a one-piece printed order.
What do I need to place an order?
We suggest preparing a tech pack, so we understand your vision. Watch this video or visit our how to get started page to learn more.
Our Sample Before Production Reviews
What can I do to avoid the need for a sample?
We suggest creating a mood board to ensure that your custom screen printing and embroidery will meet your expectations. This will help you feel confident in placing a bulk order and skipping the sampling phase.
Our Sample Before Production
& Production Process
Custom screen printing and embroidery production requires time to set up the machines and there are costs such as labor and materials that are involved. Also, it takes time for an order to go through its various stages. Check out the usual stages of an order in the steps below and keep in mind that factors such as the artwork's complexity, the order's quantity, and the number of printing locations will affect the timeline.
Artwork Approval
Our design team will prepare your artwork for production and create an artwork approval. Please review thoroughly & accept if it's correct.
Order Your Garments
Our purchasing team will order your garments and they typically arrive in 1 - 3 days. If you have a rush order then we will have limited options.
Ready for Production
Once your artwork has been approved and garments have arrived then our production coordinator finalizes your order.
Sample Before Production
We want to make sure you're getting exactly what you want, so the sample before production is sent to confirm your artwork and garment.
Production Begins
Production can take 1 or a few days depending if you'd added our retail finish service, the order's size, and artwork's complexity.
Quality Control & Shipping
Our shipping team will quality control your order and prepare it for shipping or delivery depending on the due date of your order.
Which Services Are Part Of This Sample Program?
All departments are part of this service and a photo is sent of each printing location. For example, you'll receive a photo of the back, the front, the sleeves, the poly bag, the tags, and more.
Jumbo Printing.
Print up to 17" wide by 23" tall. Check out screen printing over kangaroo pockets on hoodies.
This technique uses plastisol ink mixed with a puff additive to create a 3d puff screen printing look.
Embroidery.
The most popular way to customize hats, polos, and more. Check out our puff embroidery service.
Digital Printing.
Combines traditional screen printing with the newest digital printing technology.
Simulated Process.
Simulated printing uses a few ink colors to create the appearance of many colors.
Silicone Printing
Available in 2mm, 4mm, and 8mm heights. Available up to 5 colors and best for performance fabrics.
Learn About Our Production Changes Fees
We have a thorough order approval process, but sometimes the order you approve may not meet expectations once you see it in person. For these rare situations, we've created this video to help you learn about how we can help.
SCREEN PRINTING CHANGES
EMBROIDERY CHANGES
GARMENT CHANGES
Learn About Our Return Policy
We have a thorough order approval process, but sometimes the order you approve may not meet expectations once you see it in person. For these rare situations, we've created this video to help you learn about how we can help.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Sample Before Production Policy
If there is anything we missed, please contact us:
- Call (855) 942-7636
- Email info@GarmentDecor.com
- Visit 4778 W Mission Blvd. Montclair CA 91762
Request a Call Back
An account rep requires a minimum order of 50 pieces to process your order.
Absolutely!
We follow a thorough three-step approval process to ensure your satisfaction:
1) Quote Approval
Review and approve the pricing details.
2) Artwork Approval
Confirm your design is exactly as you want it.
3) Sample Before Production
We’ll send you a sample before production text or email with a photo of the first screen print to make sure you’re happy with the result before full production begins.
This process ensures you’ll love your custom merch!
Due to the time, labor, and material costs associated with screen printing, we have a minimum order requirement of 50 units.
If that doesn’t work for you, we’re happy to discuss your concerns and find a solution that eliminates the need for a sample. For example:
- If you are concerned about which blank t-shirt to use then we'll order you a sample pack of t-shirts.
- If you're not sure how the design will look on the t-shirt then we'll create free mockups
- If you're not sure if the design will sell then we encourage you to run a pre-sale and if it's less than 50 you can utilize direct-to-garment.
- If you're not sure how the print will feel then we'd encourage you to stop by our showroom to feel the examples we have
Keep in mind that within our minimum order, you can mix different styles, sizes, and garment colors, as long as the design remains the same across all garments.
Our standard turn around is 7 to 10 business days. But, we offer 24 hour service.
Please give us a call as soon as possible if you need to receive your order tomorrow.
Unfortunately, the process of screen printing and embroidering requires labor and materials that have real costs.
While we can produce one it would be very expensive, so we set our minimum at 50 units.
The chances of you not liking the sample photo are slim to none.
Prior to production we would have sent a quote and an artwork approval that including details from your garments to artwork. So, by the time we move into production, you would have already approved two steps.
Plus, our sales team are professionals with decades of experience. They'll work with you 1 on 1 to ensure you love your merchandise.
