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This page helps customers understand how custom apparel and promotional product ordering works at Inkdnylon. It explains decoration methods, artwork preparation, production steps, and ordering decisions in clear language.

Understanding custom apparel and promotional product decisions

Ordering decorated apparel or branded merchandise involves more than selecting a product. Each order requires choosing a decoration method, preparing artwork correctly, and understanding how production setup works.

  • Choosing between embroidery, screen printing, DTF, vinyl, and specialty methods
  • Preparing artwork files so production can begin without delays
  • Understanding setup and production steps before the first item is finished
  • Planning quantities to match budget and turnaround goals
  • Making decisions that improve final product quality

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Why education improves custom orders

When customers understand how decoration works, orders move faster and results improve. Learning guides reduce common mistakes like incorrect file types, unclear placement requests, or mismatched decoration methods.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is setup in custom apparel decoration?
Setup is the machine operation process that prepares equipment to run your design. It includes loading files, aligning placements, preparing threads or inks, positioning garments, and running tests before full production begins. Setup happens every time production starts, because machines must be calibrated and prepared for the specific order.
What file do I need for embroidery or printing?
Vector files such as AI, EPS, or high resolution PDF are best for printing. Embroidery requires digitizing, which converts artwork into stitch instructions for the machine. Clear artwork helps production move faster and improves final results.
Which decoration method is best for my order?
Embroidery works well for polos, hats, and uniforms. Screen printing is best for larger runs with simple designs. DTF works well for detailed full color artwork on many garment types. The best choice depends on fabric, quantity, and design detail.
Why does quantity affect price?
Setup time and machine preparation are required whether you make a few items or many. Larger quantities spread those machine operation costs across more pieces, reducing the price per item.