Same-Day T-Shirt Printing

Specifications

Garments	Crew-neck and V-neck tees in 100% cotton, poly-cotton blends and 100% polyester sports fabric
Sizes	Kids and adult sizes, typically XS to 3XL in adult; availability depends on colour and stock on the day
Print methods	DTF (direct-to-film) for full-colour designs, heat transfer vinyl for one or two solid colours, names and numbers
Print positions	Front, back, left chest, sleeve and back-of-neck
Typical print area	Up to roughly A4 to A3 on front or back, depending on garment size; left chest logos usually 80 to 100 mm wide
Garment colours	White, black and a range of colours; DTF prints a white underbase so full colour works on dark shirts
Minimum order	Set per product - see shop/quote

Artwork requirements

Supply artwork as a PNG with a transparent background at 300 dpi at the actual print size, or as vector PDF, AI, EPS or SVG.
Do not place a white or coloured box behind your logo unless you want it printed; remove backgrounds before sending.
Keep fine lines at 0.5 mm or thicker and text at least 6 pt so it survives pressing and washing.
Supply each print position (front, back, sleeve) as a separate file and tell us the intended width in mm.
Low-resolution images copied from websites or WhatsApp will print soft or pixelated; send the original file where possible.
For names and numbers, send a clear list matching each name and number to a size.

Full artwork guidelines · Upload artwork

Turnaround options

Standard turnaround is confirmed on your quote or at checkout and is the most economical option. Express moves your job up the production queue when you need shirts sooner but not today. Same-day production may be possible for DTF or vinyl prints on garments we have in stock, when artwork is print-ready and payment and approval are in before the configured cutoff. Jobs fall off same-day when the garment colour or size has to be sourced, when there are many individual names and numbers to weed and press, when quantities are large, or when artwork needs redrawing. Production completion and delivery are separate: a job finished today can be collected or dispatched, but delivery arrival depends on the delivery option you choose.

Pricing

This service is available in our online shop with live pricing and quantity breaks. See prices for Custom T-Shirt Printing.

Same-day conditions

Garments in the required sizes and colours must be in stock on the day.
Artwork must be print-ready, at the correct size and approved before the configured cutoff.
Full payment is required before the job enters same-day production.
Personalised names and numbers on many shirts may need standard or express turnaround.
Customer-supplied garments must be checked for fabric suitability before we commit to a time.
Same-Day Priority Production carries a 40% surcharge on the eligible printing and production subtotal.

Popular uses

Staff and volunteer shirts for an event
Birthday, bachelor and family reunion shirts
School sports days, house colours and matric farewells
Church outreach and youth camp shirts
Promotional tees for product launches
Memorial shirts for funerals and remembrance events

FAQs

Which print method will you use for my shirt?

Full-colour logos, photos and gradients are usually printed with DTF. Simple one or two colour designs, names and numbers are often cut from heat transfer vinyl. We recommend the method that suits your artwork and fabric when we review your order.

Can you print on shirts I bring in?

Often yes, but we need to check the fabric first. Some garments, such as certain coated or very stretchy fabrics, do not take heat-pressed prints well, and we cannot accept responsibility for garments that scorch or shrink.

How do I wash printed T-shirts?

Turn the shirt inside out, wash cold or warm, avoid bleach and fabric softener, and do not iron directly on the print. Tumble drying on low is fine for most DTF prints, but line drying extends their life.

Is same-day guaranteed if I order early?

No. Same-day depends on stock, quantity, artwork readiness and capacity on the day, with payment and approval before the configured cutoff. We confirm whether your job qualifies once we have reviewed it.