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Garment Decoration Info

Custom Apparel Done Right

From work shirts and uniforms to event merch, team gear, safety apparel, and branded company stores, Holtyme helps you choose the right decoration method for the garment, the deadline, and the way it will be used.

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What We Help With

  • ✓Choosing the right print or stitch method for your garment.
  • ✓Making sure artwork is clean, readable, and production-ready.
  • ✓Helping with sizing, quantities, deadlines, and repeat orders.
  • ✓Building team, staff, event, and organization apparel orders.

What We Decorate

If it can be worn, used by a team, handed out at an event, or branded for staff, we can usually help source it and decorate it.

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Shirts & Tees

Great for events, crews, staff uniforms, school groups, family reunions, fundraisers, and everyday branded apparel.

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Hoodies & Sweatshirts

Popular for teams, organizations, company gear, winter apparel, merch drops, and higher-value branded pieces.

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Hats & Beanies

Best for embroidery, patches, staff gear, promotional giveaways, and brands that need a clean professional look.

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Custom hi-vis safety vests for work crews - Holtyme

Workwear & Safety

Polos, button-ups, jackets, vests, FR garments, high-vis apparel, and safety gear for crews and field teams.

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Bags & Accessories

Totes, backpacks, drawstring bags, aprons, towels, and other items that support events, programs, and promotions.

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Custom team jersey for group orders - Holtyme

Stores & Group Orders

For teams and organizations that need sizes collected, orders organized, and apparel managed without the back-and-forth.

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Quick Method Comparison

This table is a general guide. The final recommendation depends on your artwork, garment, quantity, and deadline.

Method Known For Best Use Strong Points Watch For
Screen Printing Quantity orders Bulk shirts, events, simple-to-medium artwork Durable, efficient at quantity, clean for bold graphics Setup matters; not always best for very small full-color runs
Embroidery Professional apparel Hats, polos, jackets, uniforms, workwear Professional look, long-lasting, premium feel Tiny text and heavy detail may need simplification
DTF Full color Full-color art, short runs, mixed items Handles color and detail well, flexible for small batches Artwork quality still matters; garment choice affects feel
Sublimation Polyester & all-over prints Polyester performance wear, jerseys, all-over prints, mugs, tumblers, and other coated items Vibrant full color with no feel; ink becomes part of the fabric, so it won't crack, peel, or fade easily Works only on polyester or poly-coated items in white or light colors; not for cotton or dark garments
Vinyl Personalization Names, numbers, simple personalization Clean for simple designs and individual customization Not ideal for every design or large full-color jobs
Patches Premium branding Caps, jackets, bags, premium branded gear Retail look, durable, strong brand presence Shape, size, and detail need to be production-friendly
Pad Printing Promo products & hard hats Hard hats, pens, keychains, drinkware, tools, and other small or curved surfaces Crisp small logos on curved, textured, or odd-shaped items; efficient at quantity Small imprint area, limited colors per item, and setup makes it best for larger runs

Artwork Requirements

Good artwork helps your order move faster and print cleaner. If your file is not production-ready, we can review it and let you know what needs to be fixed.

Preferred File Types

  • Vector files are best: AI, EPS, SVG, or production-ready PDF.
  • High-resolution PNG files can work for some print methods.
  • Transparent backgrounds are preferred when possible.
  • For raster artwork, 300 DPI at final print size is recommended.
  • Send the cleanest original file you have, not a screenshot.

Common Artwork Issues

  • Small text that will not print or stitch clearly.
  • Low-resolution images pulled from social media.
  • Logos with blurry edges or unwanted backgrounds.
  • Too much detail for embroidery or small left-chest logos.
  • Colors that may shift depending on garment and print method.

Frequently Asked Questions

A few things customers usually want to know before starting a custom apparel order.

It depends on the garment, quantity, artwork, deadline, and how the item will be used. Screen printing is often best for bulk shirts, embroidery is strong for professional apparel, and DTF is useful for full-color or smaller runs.
Yes. Send the best file you have and we can review it. Some files may need cleanup, vector work, simplification, or recreation before they are ready for production.
Sometimes, but it depends on the item and decoration method. Customer-supplied garments can carry extra risk because replacements may not be easy to source. It is usually best to ask before ordering blanks yourself.
Rush options depend on garment availability, artwork readiness, quantity, and the current production schedule. The cleaner the details are at the start, the better chance we have of helping with a tight deadline.

Need Help Choosing The Right Option?

Send us the garment idea, artwork, quantity, and deadline. We will help you figure out the cleanest way to get it done.

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