Journal
Guides to getting custom printing right
Print methods, artwork preparation, workwear specs, realistic budgets and lead times — written from what we see go right and wrong in the studio.
- PRICINGHow much does custom T-shirt and hoodie printing cost in the UK?Real 2026 prices for custom-printed T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, polos and tote bags in the UK — what's included, what pushes the price up, and how bulk pricing actually works.6 min read
- DTFHow to press DTF transfers: temperature, time and the hot-peel mistake.The exact press settings for our DTF transfers — temperature, time, pressure and why hot peel matters — plus what to do when a transfer won't stick or starts peeling.8 min read
- GUIDEThe complete London printing playbook for 2026.Everything a brand should know before placing their next print order — methods, fabrics, budgets, lead times and the questions to ask any printer.14 min read
- METHODSPrinting methods explained: DTG vs DTF vs screen print vs vinyl.A complete reference: how each method works, what it costs, where it shines, and the right choice for any custom apparel job.11 min read
- METHODSDTF vs vinyl printing UK: which one wins for your job?A practical breakdown of when DTF transfers beat heat-transfer vinyl, when vinyl wins on durability, and the cost difference for typical UK orders.8 min read
- ARTWORKHow to prepare artwork that prints first time.Resolution, colour profiles, transparency, file formats — what we wish every brand knew before sending us files.6 min read
- SPEEDSame-day t-shirt printing in London: the realistic guide.What "same day" actually means in 2026, what jobs are physically possible same-day, and how to plan a real rush job without disasters.7 min read
- WORKWEARCustom workwear printing in London: the 2026 buyer's guide.How UK trades, hospitality and construction businesses spec branded workwear that survives the job — fabric weight, hi-vis specs, and durable decoration.9 min read
- BUSINESSHoodie printing for small businesses: a budget guide.How small UK businesses actually buy custom hoodies — quantities, blanks, print methods and the realistic per-unit cost at every scale.7 min read
- BRANDHow to start a clothing brand in London: the 2026 founder's guide.Eight steps from "I have an idea" to "I have a real product to sell" — niche, blanks, designs, print, pricing, packaging, photography and launch.12 min read
- BRANDPrivate label clothing in London: turn blanks into brand.Custom necks, woven labels, hangtags, packaging — how to turn standard blanks into garments that look and feel like your premium brand.8 min read
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