FAQs

The $2.95 Deal is 1,008 white, name-brand 100% cotton short-sleeve t-shirts printed on one location with artwork you provide. The art needs to be print-ready — if it's good to go, those shirts are $2.95 each, period. One design, one location, one color run. If you want to customize beyond that (additional colors, additional locations, different shirt colors), we'll work out pricing from there.

Our standard minimum for a screen printing run is 144 pieces per design. That's the minimum that allows us to set up screens and run production efficiently while keeping the per-piece cost competitive. For the $2.95 Deal specifically, the quantity is 1,008 shirts. Need something in between? Send us the details and we'll work out the most cost-effective path for your order.

Yes — as long as the design is exactly the same across all items. Popular additions to a t-shirt order include tank tops, long-sleeve tees, crewneck sweatshirts, and hoodies. If you have something else in mind, just tell us — we can source most anything and run it alongside your order.

No — each design is treated as a separate order. For example, the $2.95 Deal is 1,008 shirts of the same exact design. If you have two different designs, that's two separate orders. That said, in some cases we may be able to run two orders of the same quantity back to back — send us the artwork and let's look at it together.

Absolutely — bring it on. If you want one design spread across five different shirt colors, we can make that happen. Just let us know the breakdown of quantities per color when you reach out.

Yes — because the mills charge us more for them. Plan on a minimum of $2.00 extra per shirt for 2XL, and more for some brands. We carry sizes up to 5XL, and pricing varies by brand. A rep can nail down exact costs for your specific size run.

Yes — in most cases we can mix ladies' garments into your order. Keep in mind the artwork typically needs to be scaled down to fit properly on women's styles, so we treat that portion as a separate run (minimum 144 shirts). Tell us what you're thinking and we'll set it up right.

Of course — we can source any shirt on the market. Most brands offer a 6.1oz option that averages about $0.50 more per shirt. The Hanes Beefy-T is one of our most popular heavyweight choices at around $2.00 more per shirt depending on color. We also carry soft, fitted ringspun options. Just tell us the feel and weight you're after and we'll match you to the right blank.

That's normal, and it's exactly what we're here for. We carry a wide range of garments, from best-value blanks to premium pieces. Browse our catalog, then tell us who's going to wear these and what matters most to you — we'll help narrow it down to a few strong options.

Tell us what you're after — garment, quantity, number of print colors and locations, and your deadline — and we'll tailor a quote to your project. The fastest way is to contact us or call 858-513-7000. The more detail you share, the more accurate the number.

Additional print locations start at a minimum of $1.00 per shirt. Depending on the number of colors in the artwork and the total quantity of shirts, that price may go up or down. Talk to a rep and describe what you need — they'll give you a straight number.

We require 50% down with the balance due at delivery. If you provide a purchase order, we may be able to arrange the full amount payable at delivery or before shipment — whichever is more convenient for your business. We price it right and do the work right, so we ask that you pay us when we're done.

High-resolution vector files (such as .ai, .eps, or .pdf) give the cleanest results, but don't worry if that's not what you have. Send us whatever you've got and our art team will tell you what's usable and what may need to be recreated. When in doubt, send the largest, clearest version of your file. You can also check our Design Specifications page for full details.

JPEG files are viewing files, not print files. If they "worked" before, it usually means the printer ran them as-is and the quality suffered for it. We care about the output too much to do that. We can absolutely use a JPEG — we'll just need to rebuild it into a proper vector format first, which takes some time. Our art costs are very reasonable, and we'll quote you any one-time costs upfront before we touch anything.

AI-generated images are not print-ready artwork — and this is important to know before you start. AI tools produce great visual references and can help you explore layouts and ideas, but the files they output cannot go directly to press. Every piece of AI art needs to be completely rebuilt from scratch in vector format by our art team before it can be screen printed. The good news: we do this every day. Just share what you have and we'll quote you an art rebuild — it's usually very reasonable.

Absolutely — and this is one of our biggest strengths. We work with talented in-house artists who can take a rough idea, a logo, or a full concept and turn it into print-ready art. Whether you're starting from scratch or need a tweak, we've got you covered. Take a look at our Custom Design page to see what we can do.

Artwork created for your order is owned jointly — you can't take it to another printer, and we won't use it without you. We will, however, allow you to use the artwork across other mediums (social, print collateral, etc.) because we like you. If you want to own the artwork outright and take it wherever you choose, have your own artist produce it in a print-ready format and bring it to us ready to roll.

If you're supplying ready-to-go artwork, figure on 2–3 weeks for a new order. If we're designing the shirt for you, your rep will quote a timeline based on the scope and our current workflow. The smartest move is to tell us your in-hands date upfront — we'll confirm a realistic timeline and, in many cases, work to beat it.

Reorders are printed and shipped within 1–2 weeks from the time the quote is signed off and the 50% deposit lands here. Since your artwork is already on file, the process moves fast. Just reach out and we'll get it rolling.

Rush is basically our middle name — we do it every day. If you're on a tight deadline, tell us your in-hands date when you first reach out and make sure you have the artwork and order details ready to go. We can turn jobs around very quickly when everything is in place. Call or email sales@295guys.com with your deadline and we'll tell you exactly what's possible.

Yes — and it's one of the things that sets us apart. We print and ship a sample to your door before we run full production, so you can see and feel the finished product first. If something needs adjusting, we fix it before the whole order is made, not after. The labor is on us; you cover the overnight freight. Companies that skip this step are just guessing.

Compressed t-shirts are shirts we press into a compact, custom shape using our own in-house machinery — they fit in the palm of your hand. They turn an ordinary shirt into an eye-catching package that's perfect for direct mail, giveaways, event swag, and any promotion that needs to stand out. It's a marketing piece and a wearable shirt in one. We have hundreds of shapes to choose from, and using our existing molds is free — no setup cost.

Absolutely — we build our own compression equipment right here in-house. Send us your custom shape idea and we'll see if we can make it happen. In most cases the cost for a custom mold is a one-time fee of around $395, though many shapes come in for less. Let your imagination run wild — that's what we're here for.

Yes — compression is a labor-intensive process. Each shirt is covered with tissue paper to protect the print, hand-folded, placed into the female mold, and pressed with the male companion mold. There's no minimum quantity to try it, and we'll even compress shirts you've already had printed elsewhere. Ask your rep for compression pricing on your order.

Screen printing is our craft, and we've been refining it for decades using techniques and materials a lot of shops skip. That attention is why our prints hold up instead of fading or peeling after a few washes. Everything happens under one roof — no middlemen — which means tighter quality control and faster turnaround. If you have a specialty decoration in mind, ask us — we'll tell you honestly whether it's the right fit.

Short answer: quality. Screen printing produces brighter, more vibrant colors and a soft hand feel that DTG (direct to garment) and DTF (direct to film) simply can't match. For volume orders where the look and longevity of the print matter, screen printing wins every time. We've been perfecting this craft since 1987 — 38 years of proof.

Yes — provide us the addresses and we'll take care of the rest. Just note the additional shipping costs for each location when you're planning your budget, and make sure to flag this when placing your order so we can set it up correctly.

Every day of the week — we welcome it. Just provide your account number when placing your order. Keep in mind your account will also be billed for the pre-production overnight sample shipment, which gives you peace of mind we're going to nail this before running the full job.

Possibly — we'd need more details. If you're willing to pay for the order in full up front, there's a good chance we can store it here for a period of time. Reach out and tell us what you have in mind and we'll see what we can work out.

Our shop is in San Diego and we proudly serve customers across the region — see our service areas page. We also ship orders nationwide, so you don't have to be local to work with us. Reach out and we'll sort out the logistics.

Starting is easy: get in touch or call 858-513-7000 (text 858-775-5350) and we'll walk you through it. Already ordered before? Just give us your previous order details and we'll get the reorder moving — we keep your files on hand so the process is fast.